Mononas

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Common Sense Media says

Latino-themed social site promotes girl's empowerment.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this social networking site requires parental permission to register.

 

  • The site features a focus on friendship and self-confidence.
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  • Although the current user comments are clean, bad language or inappropriate comments could get posted because posts appear immediately on the site.
  • An online store sells Mononas T-shirts, hoodies, and other products.
  • User profiles don't display contact information. Parents must click on a link to activate their child's account, regardless of what age the child is.

Is it any good?

 

MONONAS features five main characters, the Mononas -- who, according to the site, are "all-American girls with a Latin flavor." The characters emphasize having a positive outlook and self-confidence. However, although the general theme gets a thumbs-up, the site doesn't really offer all that much to do. You can listen to or download a few original songs with a self-empowerment theme; you can also upload your own song (although it doesn't appear any users have yet). The site also features a matching game and simple dress-up game and functionality that lets you create a Mononas-like avatar for your profile. The interactive blog section, which has just over a dozen posts and only a few comments, doesn't offer much more content. However, there is hope for Mononas: The characters' profiles say they'll be starting to write regular diary entries soon -- which would at least offer users more to read.

Online interaction: Users can view each other's profiles, which don't contain any contact information, but aside from commenting on posts other users have made in the Let's Talk section, interaction is minimal.


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What families can talk about

  • What is self-confidence? Why is it important? What things can you do to believe in yourself and feel good about yourself?

  • What are some of the advantage of being able to express your opinion -- such as being open and honest with friends and your family? And what are some of the risks/potential problems that could occur when you do it online on a chat board or on a site's comments section? What kind of things are OK to say, and what kind of things aren't?

  • How can you help your friends and other people you know at school to be more self-confident? What kinds of things, like teasing, might make people feel less confident?


This review was written by Erin Brereton
Teen, 15 years old
May 13, 2010
 
Like it a lot and is different form the typical game site
I think the music is awesome and the idea of uploading my own music what makes it special. I think it`s safe for kids. I hope they upload more music and games.

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Parent of 11 year old
April 30, 2010
 
I love his song "Baby".It was awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kid, 11 years old
May 9, 2010
 
perfect

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Teen, 17 years old
April 26, 2010
 
The Mononas experience
I am so happy that I found this Website, It`s just lovely. I love the characters, I felt identified and portrayed by them.

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Kid, 12 years old
May 8, 2010
 
form tweens
i luv luv luv luv luv luv luv luv it.

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Teen, 14 years old
June 11, 2010
 
cool possitive
this is cool i use it an im 12 years of age

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Adult
May 16, 2010
 
mononas are differents they have a great message for the kids
love it

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Adult
May 8, 2010
 
I LOVE THE GAME I JUST PLAYS IT

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Parent of 10 year old
April 26, 2010
 
I really like this site, specially the song contest ideas they are now displaying

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Kid, 11 years old
July 6, 2010
 
meez*

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This review was written by Erin Brereton
Genre:Fan Sites

This review was written by Erin Brereton

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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