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`I Don't Want to Go to School` (CD single)

(2008, Pop, by Naked Brothers Band, Label: Sony)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Famed TV pop band would rather play with friends.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Discourages learning, but will ring true to most kids.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Obvious tie-in to the Nickelodeon TV series.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About `I Don't Want to Go to School` (CD single)

Parents need to know that the Naked Brothers are real-life brothers who also have a TV show on Nickelodeon. The title of this track says it all: These kids would rather have fun with their friends than sit in a classroom. The message might not be the best idea to plant in kids' heads, but it's a fun song that unfortunately rings true.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Good to understand

    Parents dont u get it all kids start hatting school why it stressis your kids and there just expresing them selfs isnt music about expressing your self well it was until adults make RULES of music NO music is free but when its terrible langwage its bad. :)

  2. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative role models

    BAD MESSAGE

    ok first of all this is a bad song. and second if your child is a fan of the nbb band (which i hope there not because nobody is anymore) the nbb band is sending an awful message for them not to go to school! HORRIBLE! not apprprete for anyone who goes to school.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Best Ever!!!

    I love NBB! They rock. They started singing and playing together when they were just in preschool. They are my heros, they give give me an example to do my best and I will rise to the top like them. I love to sing and I'm really good at it so they inspire me to do my best!!!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 3.0

    hopefully your kids arent THAT stupid...

    it really annoys me when stupid adults think your own kids are THAT stupid that they're gonna see this on TV and think to themselves "oh, those boys don't wanna go to school, so that means I dont have to go either!!" Newsflash: Kids don't even really listen to the lyrics. second: the song just says "I don't wanna go to school." it doesn't say "skip school, do drugs" or anything like that!! It kinda says what school is like from a kids perspective, about how you get made fun of, waking up early, annoying teachers, etc. I think it's absolutely FINE for kids. Yeah, these kids may not be the best song writers, but they're cute and nice, and they make kids happy!!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    I would rather have my kids listen to Katy Perry's album than this junk.

    I think this song sends a worse message to kids out there than any of the top 40 real music hits. These kids have zero talent and are Nickelodeon's answer to Hannah Montana. No parent should have a clean conscience while playing a song to their kids that discourages them from enjoying their education. There are people who would do anything to be able to go to school and I'm sick and tired of the media teaching the kids of America to take it for granted.

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