I love it when Beyonce sings that 75% if boys arent that great. She explains that some boys are bad and crazy. I love it. (This video will show you boys how to act).
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"If I Were a Boy" (CD Single)
(2008, R&b/pop, by Beyonce Knowles)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Beyonce wears the pants in this soulful ballad.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About "If I Were a Boy" (CD Single)
Parents need to know that this contemplative, somewhat cynical ballad is the first single from Beyonce's album scheduled for release in November 2008. The song references stereotypical "guy" behavior, and there are some references to cheating and infidelity (and one reference to beer), but overall the lyrics are age-appropriate for kids.
Read our full review by Denise Duval
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the issue at the heart of the song. If you could put yourself in a guy or girl's shoes for a day, do you think you'd treat members of the opposite sex differently? Do you think the song promotes gender stereotypes? Are boys that different than girls when it comes to relationships? Families can also talk about how this song is different from Beyonce's other music. Does this understated song seem like an unusual choice for an album's first single?
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Although Younger Kids Won't Care About Listening, Tweens And Up Fine.
Beyonce is a good role model, so I'll just start by saying that. Now, let's get to the song. Younger kids (eight and younger) won't care about hearing it, it goes way too slow. Tweens and up would think it's fine, as in would they listen to it, but when it comes to what's actually in the song, anybody could listen. The only "concern" is a small beer reference "drink beer with the guys". Other than that reference it doesn't matter. Not my favorite song, but it's fine.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
NICE
i love this song i sing it all the time as for beyonce i think you are awesome and keep rocking :)
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Lovely Voice
Beyonce's huge voice lightens up what would be a rather dull song.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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