Hot Spots for Teens to Hang
Ratings will be set up on a scale of 1 to 4 firecrackers:
Needs work.
Not too bad. Needs that extra something
Pretty Awesome
The Bomb
CyberTeens
This site is nicely done, it contains a large selection of cool links, some games, shopping, homework help, college information and a place where you can submit your writing or artwork. The colors are kind of drab though. It needs to be brighter.
My rating is:
BAMboozled
A show broadcast from San Francisco, written, directed and designed by teens. They travel through school looking for "Truth in Youth". Their site features articles from the cast members and past members, archives of writings on movies, comics, poetry, music and city life.
My vote:
Bolt.com
Bolt has a huge array of things to do, fairly easy to navigate. There's free email, bolt notes, clubs, shopping, horoscopes, polls, advice, info on sports, movies, music, reviews, and downloads. Lots of fun and a great place to make friends.
I give it:
SHiNe
One of my favorite sites. It's very pleasing to the eyes, and has loads of things to see and do. Features include: Music articles, poetry, journals, galleries, polls, contests, advice, and real life topics. Get involved in one of their programs and help to make the world a better place.
My rating, Shine's the Bomb:
The Student Center
An interesting site featuring lots of cool stuff to do. Create your own blog, use points to bid on auctions, read the latest profile, meet other teens, take neat tests, polls, play their student casino, keep a diary and enter all kinds of contests. There's so much to see and do!
I give it:
BeeTrendy
A bright, colorful site designed as a safe place for teens to connect. Has a quote of the day, message boards, a tutorial on "Stingers" (abbreviations used in emails on in chatrooms). You can also shop, read your Beescope and check out Buzzworthy Sites.
I give it a B for effort:
FITteen
Think exercise is something you do when you get old and try to maintain your physique? Wrong. Exercise can be fun. Check out FitTeen for daily regiments, recipes, tips and exercise tricks. FITteen also features, shopping, chat, message boards, and articles. It's a fun site, easy to navigate and appealing to the eyes. So get off your Duff and check it out!
My rating:
Teen/Slant: Opinions and Angst
At Teen/Slant you can sign up for their newsletter, chat on the message boards, enter contests, check out the contents of their four main sections: Politics, Lifestyle, Media, and Interact.
My vote:
Teen FX
The TeenFX homepage has all the low down on entertainment, celebrities, health and beauty, sports, society, shopping and advice. Check out the polls, quizzes and contests. There's a lot to see and do there. Fun. Free. Informative.
My rating:
The Teen Zone
Get the scoop on fashion, lifestyles, entertainment and more. The site is a little lacking in imagination, but it does have some cool stuff. Free email, MP3's, online radio, horoscopes, stocks and weather.
I give it:
IPL Teen Division
Nicely done site by librarians using the suggestions of young people. Includes links for College, Art, Dating, Clubs, Health, Money Matters and More. Easy to navigate and very informative.
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