My kids love Boys like Girls and on occasion I listen to this c.d. with them. It is very good music and has positive messages
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Boys Like Girls
(2006, Indie rock, by Boys Like Girls, Label: Columbia/Red Ink)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Polished pop rock that's sweet and simple.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Boys Like Girls
Parents need to know that Boys Like Girls is a perfectly palatable indie pop rock band who showcased their music on the Internet -- and landed a record deal. The album's lyrics are mostly tame and touch on the typical tribulations teens face, from relationships to breakups to jealousy. Parents should be aware that the title song -- which opens the album -- does say: "Let's get drunk and ride around," and "Dance Hall Drug" talks about losing your virginity too soon (and some even say it's about drugging a girl in order to have sex with her).
Read our full review by connyc
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the risks of underage drinking as well as the dangers kids face when they try to grow up too fast -- a theme the band touches on in "Dance Hall Drug." What motivates kids to want to grow up so quickly? What do they leave behind and miss out on when they do? Why is it important for kids to mature before they do more grown-up things? What are some signs of mature decision making?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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Great!!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My highlights are:
wow!
I loved it!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
I think this is a great cd! The song reffered to above "Me, You and My Medication" does say "We're all addicted to something that takes away the pain" but when I listen to it I don't think of sunstances I think of friends. I interpert the song as saying that you need you're friends to take away you're pain.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
The CDs are fine. The live show is violent and vulgar.
I took a group of teens to a Boys Like Girls concert in July 2009. The lead singer vomited, swore violently at the crowd, and started a mosh pit by personally pushing and punching his fans. He made extremely lewd and offensive sexual comments about his 15 year old female fans. Make no mistake. This is not a pop act. Exercise common sense. This is not a show for teens under 17.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
My second fav band!
I love boys like girls! they come close second to the Jonas Brothers. I love the song hero/heroine! they are a great band!
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| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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