There are hundreds of avatar websites for teenagers, most of which have special security measures to keep their visitors safe. We have listed some of the most frequently visited avatar websites for teens below, in no particular order, to give an idea what is on offer.
The majority of these can be played both for free and as a paying member, which usually offers greater opportunities to expand, etc.
They are:
Teen Second Life Roblox
Girl Game Zone
Woozworld
Runescape
There
IMVU
Sims3
Questseekers
Fantage
Moshimonsters
Club Penguin
Whyville
Meez
Zwinky
Gizmoz
Although all of these sites are doing their best to keep teenagers safe, there is always a risk of someone penetrating the defenses by pretending they are someone else. It is therefore vital for teenagers to keep some major safety points in mind when surfing or playing.
The first thing to remember is to never, ever, give out personal details. This includes full names, addresses and phone numbers, names of family members, passwords, social security and credit card numbers. The best thing to do is create e-mail addresses and screen names that don't identify even the person's gender.
When visiting chat facilities, it is best to use a nickname different to one's screen name. This way, if a conversation feels uncomfortable, there is no risk of being tracked down via the screen name or e-mail. If someone does make a person feel really uncomfortable, they should tell their parents or report them.
Friendships made in virtual worlds should remain virtual. All too often, teenagers agree to meet up with virtual friends in the real world, only to find themselves in real trouble. As said before, not everyone is who they claim.
