Kidsocial

Many social networking sites try to safeguard kids under 13, with mixed results -- but on most counts, KIDSOCIAL gets it right. Users who are over 13 can add friends using their Facebook account, but younger kids are required to text or print out a code for each friend they invite. They can play games, watch TV, or listen to tunes without getting parental approval. However, before kids under 13 post photos or other items, parents -- who can also register to monitor their kids' site activity -- need to verify and approve their child's account. And kids can't fool the system by entering their own email address during registration: A credit card is required to verify the account (the charge is less than $1 but proves an adult is giving the OK).