`I'm Eighteen` (CD single)
(2008, Reggae, by Sean Kingston, Label: Epic)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Mild reggae remix of classic teen anthem.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About `I'm Eighteen` (CD single)
Parents need to know this is a remix of an originally dark and somewhat cynical song about coming-of-age. Kingston's version is perhaps the mildest interpretation, with references to alcohol omitted, and a drastically lighter tone.
Read our full review by Jacqueline Rupp
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Kingston's single was released on Super Tuesday? How does having the right to vote signal a milestone for young people? Families can also discuss why this song has stood the test of time. Groups as varied as Anthrax, Creed, and now Sean Kingston have covered the song in different ways. What makes this song so appealing? What do you think the lyrics say about coming of age? What issues have changed for kids and what remains the same?
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