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Safe Virtual Worlds for kids
Online Virtual Worlds are proving to be great, safe web places for kids to have fun and interact with others. The attractive safety features that virtual worlds are providing are popular amongst parents looking for web security for their children. But these safety features are not the only reasons that virtual world memberships continue to grow and new kids virtual websites continue to pop-up.

Fantage is one online virtual world targeted towards children aged 6-14. Players of Fantage can create a customized avatar, play games and chat with other members, alter their avatar's environment, win awards, earn stars, and use the stars to buy new items in the game.
Kids are attracted to many of the virtual world because of their 3d animation, colorful worlds to be explored, and the ability for them to create their own avatars. Unlike watching television, in a virtual world a child can fully interact. Even though there are many safety features of these sites there are still some common sense rules one should follow.
Three important rules for children when using online games!

Don't ever tell anyone your personal information such as your name or address. Even your phone number or where you go to school.

· Tell your parents if you have any troubles. For example if someone says or does something that makes you feel uncomfortable or if they ask you about your real information.

· If someone asks for your password do not tell them! Your password is for you and you only! Well you mom and dad need it too but that is all.

Children should not spend all their time in front of a computer playing. For those that would do this some sites have a nice feature built in. A timer that you are able to set and once the time is up for the day they can not log in and play anymore.

As with adults, there are all types of children. Therefore, you will be able to find all sorts of virtual worlds to fit your child's tastes. With many different avatar types for children to choose, including penguins, ponies, cartoon characters like fantage, bears, dolls, pets, plush pets, farm animals, robots, and even monsters. We are sure that you will find one that suites your child's personality. Just remember to play by the rules and be safe!