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http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20020414.html

Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox Reports on Web Usability for Kids

Our usability study of kids found that they are as easily stumped by confusing websites as adults. Unlike adults, however, kids tend to view ads as content, and click accordingly. They also like colorful designs, but demand simple text and navigation.
See also Newsweek's coverage of the study: http://www.msnbc.com/news/738304.asp


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