Social Networking for Kids
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Believe it or not, Facebook and Twitter aren't the only cool social networking sites on the Web. But before you register for any of these sites, be sure to read our Social Networking Tips and share them with your kid, so the whole family is on the same page about safe and responsible social networking behavior.
ScuttlePad
AGE
7
QUALITY
Social network with training wheels is safe, but limited.
URL: http://www.scuttlepad.com/ (2010)
iTwixie
AGE
8
QUALITY
Safe social site appeals to girls' depth and intelligence.
URL: http://www.itwixie.com (2010)
Yoursphere
AGE
9
QUALITY
Kid-only social network promises to block dangerous adults.
URL: http://www.yoursphere.com (2009)
GiantHello
AGE
10
QUALITY
LEARNING
Facebook-lite gets a lot right, but watch out for games.
URL: http://www.gianthello.com/ (2012)
Kidsocial
AGE
10
QUALITY
LEARNING
Safe social networking for kids under 13.
URL: http://kidsocial.com/ (2012)
Editors' pick
Sweety High
AGE
10
QUALITY
LEARNING
Closed social network for girls is strong on privacy.
URL: http://sweetyhigh.com (2010)
Kidzworld
AGE
11
QUALITY
LEARNING
Well-monitored site where kids uphold community standards.
URL: http://kidzworld.com (2007)