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Brave

(2007, Pop, by Jennifer Lopez, Label: Epic)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Innocent pop musings on love hit the dance floor.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Themes of staying together and making relationships work and "cuddling over clubbing."
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Very mildly saucy lyrics in "Hold it Don't Drop it," such as "I need your love inside of me." Reference to "fo'play" on the version of "Do it Well" featuring Ludacris.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    One reference to Veuve Clicquot champagne, and another to YSL.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    "Do it Well" references sipping rose wine and champagne.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Brave

Parents need to know that this is a dance-floor-ready collection of tween-friendly pop tunes. The lyrics focus almost exclusively on romance and relationships with very subtle, non-explicit allusions to sex.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how Jennifer Lopez's public image has changed over the last few years. She went from a series of high-profile relationships to a seemingly more grounded and low-key marriage to Marc Anthony. Do the lyrics on this new album reflect this? What do you think she's referring to on "Mile in these Shoes"? Could it be some of the past rumors about her unreasonable diva demands? Or the gossip about her prior romances with other celebrities? Is she a better role model today than she was a few years ago?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    sara4ever95
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    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    sara4ever95
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    thedutchess
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Jennifer has a few good dance tracks!!!

    Jennifer has a few good dance tracks on her new record including "Stay Together", "Forever", "Do it Well", "Mile in these Shoes", and "Brave". Overall, alot of filler, but worth the money. No issues except for a tad bit of commercialism, but kids won't know what they're talking about anyway. if you like to dance go buy this record. Overall- 8+ Well have a great time listening to this sweet, uplifting dance tracks.

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