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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Solid tween advice site talks about everything.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids can learn about many things, including money issues and puberty.
  • Messages:

    Talks about healthy eating, money, time management, dealing with stress.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About It's My Life

Parents need to know that topics on this wonderful advice and information site include alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and celebrity drug abuse as well as issues related to puberty and dating. There's a lot of helpful information and advice for tweens and teens about school, friends, family, emotions, and money. Every game teaches kids about something from saving money to handling a tough friend. There's no advertising on the site.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about some of the topics raised on the site. Do you want a boyfriend or girlfriend? Why or why not? What would you do if you had a million dollars? What was your most embarrassing moment at school? If you could be any other age, what would it be?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue

    this website is perfect!

    great!

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title for age 15 and give it 0.0

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    This site is a great way to learn about issues like money management, and going into middle school.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    it rocks

    i love it the games are fun the information is rely good....

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    A good website but...........

    This is a very productive website. Good for kids of all ages. After playing all the games once or twice, and explore the site for about a hour it becomes boring.

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