 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Kidult
Common Sense Media says
Hip news site doesn't sugarcoat the events of the day.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this news site designed by hip-hop artist Pharrell Williams covers some mature topics, like teen pregnancy and crime, but not in a tabloid manner. The news is delivered in a format that's easy to read and doesn't put a lot of spin or attitude into the story. Basically, it's just the facts -- but the site's clear point of view is that kids shouldn't be protected from news. Celebs profiled in the entertainment section appear to be wholesome choices, rather than sensational, and there is a focus on getting teens to think about their future with career profiles and opportunities to contribute to the site.
Is it any good?
If you're too old to still be considered "a kid" but not old enough to be an adult, then KIDULT (get it?) is for you. The site is like a newspaper, entertainment magazine, and video site all rolled into one. Kids can get news, gossip, and music suggestions -- but parents will need to determine if this site is age-appropriate for their kids.
What families can talk about
Famiilies can talk about news sources and staying up to date on what's happening in the world. How has the internet changed the way people access news? Do you think it has made us better informed? Who decides what becomes news and what doesn't? Do you notice a difference in how difference sites report the same stories?
Talk about the harsh realities of some news, and what news stories are age-appropriate.
What does it mean to be a "kidult?" Is this the same thing as a teen? Do
you sometimes feel confused about where you fit in, between childhood
and adulthood?
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Kid, 12 years old
July 1, 2010
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(silence)
... Can you hear the echo?
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Some appropriate parts
Ehh. I watched a Twilight spoof and it was NOT appropriate.
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Kid, 12 years old
July 15, 2010
AGE
Great website where people can just get good news.
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Kid, 9 years old
July 18, 2010
AGE
GAAAAAAAAA
THAT SOUNDS BAD S__ AND S__ AHHHHHHHHH
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Great website!
This is a nice website for when you just want to check the news for a few minutes. The articles are pretty brief and to-the-point, yet informative all the while. It covers categories from Business and Politics to Entertainment and Fashion. It's a very safe website. Some of the issues covered in articles may be a bit mature for very young children, but for most kids and tweens, it's probably a lot better than watching the news.
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