there is storng language including f--k in half of this albims songs. there is s--t and masturbationis mentioned in one song longview
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Long-awaited punk rock opera actually rocks!
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About American Idiot
Parents need to know that there are four-letter words and a few drug and alcohol references that make contextual sense in this long-awaited punk rock opera. Your mileage will vary, but there's nothing to worry about for most literate, sophisticated older teenagers.
Read our full review by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why this album is referred to as a punk rock opera. What are some of the real-life issues that are dealt with? How do the different music styles contribute to the meaning of the songs?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
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definitley for kids older than 15
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
With parent supervision, even young kids can listen to this heavy rock, providing they hopefully don't interpret the themes. Green day has good tunes in this album, but the lyrics aren't exactly child friendly. Best preserved for teens.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Great album, probably here most of it on the radio.
To start, ya better get the edited version. This album contains several F- bombs (three and four letter), and, as the name states, some anti patriotic messages. (But that depends on where you live)
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Album rocks. Language, drug usage, and a little violence are present but still amazing. I first heard this album when I was 12 and everything's cool.
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Dissent is Patriotic, but THIS is Ridiculous
These people are Canadians who criticize America. That's about as far as it goes. Their humanist and hate mongering sickens me. I go against them and all that they stand for. The only good songs on this album are "Holiday" and "Boulevard of Broken Dreams". Skip the rest of the album.
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