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Girl2Girl Wall

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Free Social Networking
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Common Sense Media Review

Dana Anderson By Dana Anderson , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 10+

Bully-free zone for girls to start social networking.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 10+?

Any Positive Content?

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age 11+

Based on 2 parent reviews

JulietteBl
JulietteBl Adult
October 18, 2019
age 8+

Safe & Positive App For Girls

As the developer of this app, I wanted to comment on the post by @Momjoz. I am sorry you felt this app was too focused on boys and diet. Those are only 2 of our 40+ groups. While some girls are interested in boys and healthy eating, we understand that's not for everyone, which is why we've created so many different groups for any girl to find something in. Our app is all about girls helping each other and building a positive and safe environment for them online. Nothing on our app is posted without a REAL person reading through it first and screening. So yes, while "anyone" can make an account, nothing is posted that our moderators deem identifiable, bullying, or age inappropriate. Also, we are 100% COPPA complainant and do not collect data from our users. The only way your daughter would need to enter in a parent approved email address would be to win a prize, which again, no data is being collected for marketing purposes. We hope that you give the app another chance because it's truly a great resource for girls, and our goal is to provide a safe outlet for girls online.
Momjoz
Momjoz Parent of 10-year-old
October 2, 2019
age 13+

Was considering

I was considering, but it's a chat room where anyone can make an account. I'm not pleased with the ultra-girly topics like diet and boys being marketed to 8 year olds and up. Kids need to talk and get support from friends and loved ones. Paul Brindak the developer has an amazing career in marketing and there is no way my daughter will not want to just talk to girls and not enter the compelling giveaways that require survey info. I am so adamant that I limit the data collection for my 10 year old. Not an "empowerment app" at all.
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What's It About?

To use GIRL2GIRL WALL, if you have a screen name and password from Miss O and Friends, simply log in. If you're not a member of Miss O and Friends, you must register for an account by entering a username, then your real first name, country, state, and date of birth (submit a parent's email if you're under 13 for parent approval). Choose groups to follow, read posts on the news feed, start a "convo," check your notifications (messages), send messages, and more. Tap the Share icon to share a post outside the app (for example, via text message). Note that there are occasional pop-up ads and opportunities to take online quizzes.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (3 ):

There's a lot of talk on this social media app about boys, fashion, beauty, and celebrities, but it's bully-free and age-appropriate for the girls (who can be as young as 8, with parent approval). It appears that users keep the groups and "convos"/chats active, and there are lots of groups from which to choose -- for writers, celeb fans, animal lovers, diet and nutrition enthusiasts, and more. The most "risque" topics approved by moderators are questions such as "Is it bad to like bad boys?" and "I have a crush on a boy, what should I do?" Girls can find pen pals, see what topics are popular with users and consider turning them into articles for the Miss O and Friends website, and chat with friends. Tweens will likely love Girl2Girl Wall, while teens may find it skews too young for more mature interests and sensibilities. Elements that help kids build digital citizenship skills and mindfulness around using digital media would be great additions to help kids start using social media responsibly.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how Girl2Girl Wall helps tween and teen girls build positive self-esteem. Read Common Sense Media's How can I make sure media doesn't ruin my daughter's self-esteem?

  • Talk to your kid about what makes a worthwhile conversation on social media. What sort of advice is good to seek on social media? What's better left to ask parents, siblings, or close friends offline?

  • Encourage your kid to report any bullying behavior on this or any other social media site that they frequent. If your kid has had negative social media experiences already, read Common Sense Media's My kids struggles with self-doubt from social media. What can I do?

  • Talk about your rules around taking online surveys. Though they offer gift cards, are there risks? What do the companies get when you take a survey?

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