Well, it's about kissing, and if you're a homophobe, then it's not okay, but otherwise it's fine. No language, so I'd recommend 13+
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"I Kissed a Girl" (CD single)
(2008, Pop, by Katy Perry, Label: Capitol)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Some same-sex lip locking.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–14
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What Parents Need to Know
About "I Kissed a Girl" (CD single)
Parents need to know that Katy Perry's hit single about wanting to kiss a girl is flirty and really doesn't get graphic. She does present bisexuality as something temporary -- her experimenting with a girl might just be for the benefit of her boyfriend. Perry admits that she had a drink in order to build up the courage to go ahead with the kiss. The video features women in fishnets with Perry stroking herself very suggestively.
Read our full review by Emma Dinkelspiel
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about their own attitudes towards homosexuality and bisexuality. What might it feel like for a straight girl to have feelings for another girl? Does this song present stereotypes or debunk them? Why do you think this song is popular? Could this song have been played on the radio five years ago?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
If you're a homophobe, then don't listen, otherwise 13+.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
A girl kissing another girl?
I like Katy Perry. She's a good singer and I like this song. One concern though. Katy Perry talks about KISSING another GIRL. What is up with THAT? Parents must watch out for that one! Perry also says she already has a boyfriend.
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
LOVE IT, BUT HATE THE LYRICS
OMG! I love this song. The lyrics are messed up, though. I'm a girl and I would never kiss another girl. WTF!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
terrible person and terrible song
I hate it no one should listen to it plus Katy perry is a very inappropriate singer no one should listen to her music i do like hot and cold, and waking up in vegas but i havent gotten them on my ipod because katy perry is such a bad person
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
umm....
real strange. it doesnt matter of the age, but how mature. my cousn, seven, who is a bit of a goodie-tusshu would def take this the wrong way
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| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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