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`Break the Ice` (CD single)

(2008, Pop, by Britney Spears, Label: Jive)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fun dance music, but questionable sexy message.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    "We can turn the heat up if you wanna/Turn the lights down low if you wanna/Just wanna move you/But you're froze up/That's what I'm saying/Can you rise/To the occasion…And I can't get enough/So let me get it up" says it all.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About `Break the Ice` (CD single)

Parents need to know that the third single from Britney Spears' Blackout is about the same thing most of the other songs on the album are about: sex. She uses both subtle -- and not-so-subtle -- language to arouse a male counterpart. The cartoon music video features an anime version of Britney (looking nothing like her), and although there's one animated kiss, it isn't racy at all.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why Britney relies on sexual lyrics to sell albums. She's got the world at her fingertips, does she need to? Families can also discuss the example Britney is setting for young girls. Do you think she's a good role model? Why or why not? Read our tips for talking to kids about celebrity behavior.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0

    love her

    she is cool

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0

    Great Dance Song--No Message

    Pretty great dance song and fluff---no great message---pretty sexy britney and nothing too bad for kids

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    bad example

    she is still sending bad messages to kid manly girls! have u seen her video for the song "grimme more" all she does is the "POLL" little girls used to sing along to "hit me baby one more time" or "lucky" but now their moms won't let them because have of the song has to be beeped out because of bad words!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    It's so Stupid!

    This song is so weird, stupid, and idiotic. Britney Spears is the worst singer EVER! She was cool, but now she needs serious help and she's busted! Horrible song, Hate it!

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