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TOP 10 TEENAGE WEBSITES »
Top 10 best teenage websites rated by the LoveToKnow
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LoveToKnow: Teens
Tons of topics about and for teens. Read articles about
scary topics such as
teen depression and suicide. Site also covers happier topics like
makeover games for teens and
news about teen jobs. You can even find out how to make up a
babysitting
flyer or get
modeling tips. You'll also find important topics like teen health, teens
and school and all about relationships. Still have questions? Ask the teen
team your questions and get personal advice and answers to your tough
questions. |
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Facebook
Although Facebook started as a way for college students to meet, it quickly
became popular with teens and has remained that way. There are few teens
today that do not have a Facebook account. Teens should review information
on
privacy and create settings that protect their information and identity.
Some of the features of this site include groups, online games, chatting via
instant message with friends and posting on one another's walls. Many teens
also enjoy uploading photos, videos and taking online quizzes on topics that
interest them. |
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eSpinTheBottle.com
Move over old fashioned dating sites, this one is specifically set up for
teens. Based on the concept of the spin the bottle game, it is fun from the
minute you fill out your profile until you spin the bottle and choose your
potential date. It is completely
free to
sign up and fill out your profile. The site will send six users to
your inbox every week, so you never run out of new people to meet and talk
to. They also offer some photo tips and guidelines to present you in your
best light possible. |
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Whatever Life
Great collection of graphics and templates for the popular
MySpace site.
Check out featured layouts, learn what's new, get a huge selection of
tutorials about how to use and upload the graphics and then hop over to
graphics downloads. You'll also find links to celebrity news, politics,
health news, movie reviews, beauty tips and information on recently released
books. Site encourages teens to volunteer and help charity. |
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Reading Rants Booklists
"Out of the Ordinary" teen book list. The site has been around since 1998
and focuses on unusual reading lists for teens. Keeps a running list with
detailed reviews on the recommended titles and information on the articles
and formats books are available in. You can sign up for email updates and
get a reminder when new book suggestions are posted. Reading Rants is taking
it to the road with presentations at schools and libraries. Get more
info on the presentations, or book Reading Rants at your school or
location. |
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EbaumsWorld.com
Wonderful website, chock full of funny videos, news snippets and links.
You'll find numerous
blogs by users.
Be sure to take a minute to listen to some of the
audios
of prank calls, which are hilarious and will have you chuckling for
hours. Find games, pictures, videos, jokes, and flash animation. You can
also spend some time chatting live with other users or visiting the forum to
read through various subjects and issues. |
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Second
Life
Popular online game where you life a second virtual life.
Join
Second Life for free and create your virtual person.
Visit the
community to find out what others think about the game and get tips on
how to play. This site seems so real at times that players can get very
caught up in their second life. Purchase land as though you were really
shopping for a new place to live. Learn about the
different
membership plans available and what is included with free plans and what
comes with the premium plan. |
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YouTube
YouTube has taken the online world by storm. You can broadcast your own
videos or view other people's videos. Find out which videos are being viewed
now. Videos are organized by different
channels and
topics. Register for free and you can subscribe to users so that when they
upload a new video you'll be notified or you can save your favorite videos
to your account page. Someone tell you about a hilarious video? With a
little code, it can be imbedded in email, your website or on a message
board. |
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gURL
This site is created by teenage girls for teenage girls. You'll find the
latest information on what teens are thinking about modern topics like
monthly menstrual cycles. Visit the
Shout Out Boards to see what other teenagers have to say. Learn about
Internet safety from people who understand what it's like to be a teenager
in a technology driven world. You'll also find information on serious topics
like teenage pregnancy, body image, politics and dealing with issues at
school. |
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TeenHealthFX
Although there are health websites all over the Internet, this one focuses
specifically on issues dealing with teenage health. Read articles on
concerns like cutting, eating disorders and acne. Navigate to the
Health and Illness category for a look at piercings and tattoos, sleep
and how much you should get, skin conditions, vaccinations and even weight
issues. The site also focuses on emotional health topics and even looks at
dating and family relationships, including dealing with a dysfunctional
family situation. |
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