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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Fun, kid-friendly video site ideal for tween YouTube fans.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Some videos are just for fun, while others teach lessons about science, nature, language skills, and other topics.

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Some videos feature ads before the content, and there's often an ad on the homepage. There are logos and sometimes Web addresses for content providers, including Hulu and ON Networks.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About DM Kids

Parents need to know that this site features age-appropriate videos for kids and tweens, though some of the content (e.g. sharks, ghosts) might be a bit scary for very young kids. There are no interactive features that require users to share information.

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