Educational+games

**http://www.neopets.com/**
=== **What is the site's mission? (i.e. purpose of the community and its objectives). ** === === **The sites mission is to entertain and provide fun and exciting games such as puzzles and activities. ** ===
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**It is targeted for children ages 6 and up.**

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**You need to sign up using an email address. It is free to sign up.**

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There are no guidelines for adult involvement.
=== **What features are included in this site? (e.g. message areas, discussion forums, blogs, chats, photo and video sharing, games, etc…) ** === === **features that are included are, games, discussion forums, message areas, photos and shops (to buy merchandise). ** ===
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**Yes there is a clear rationale for the features that have been included. It gives you tutorials to help you get started and there is also a help me page.**

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**In your opinion, can this site be used for an educational purpose? Can it be related to curriculum? Why or why not?**
=== **In my opinion this site can not be used for any educational purpose. It is meant for purely entertainment. You do not learn anything. Even the animals or neopets, aren't a representation of real animals.** ===
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**If it can't be directly tied to curriculum, would you recommend it to parents? Would you let your own children use the site? Why or why not?**
=== **I would recommend this site to parents and children because children will be entertained. It is rather safe and has been operating since 1997. Some of the games are puzzles which helps stimulate children minds.** ===