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Kids In America

(2003, Pop, by American Juniors, Label: Jive)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Talented kids sing with surprising presence.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    What's not to like about ten kids with humongous talent?
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The songs do not involve violent themes.
  • Sex:

    With the exception of the lead and closing tracks, all songs are squeaky clean. But those tracks are mildly objectionable, with phrases like, "Hold on! Hold on! Hold on to my lovin'!/ I've been savin' every little bit of my love for you/ I've been dreamin' just to get by/ It's so exciting, fantasisin.'" and, "Come closer, honey that's better./ Got to get a brand new experience./ Feeling right. Oh don't try to stop baby. Hold me tight."
  • Language:

    There is no objectionable language.
  • Consumerism:

    There are no tie-ins to brand names, although this CD is an ad for the TV show that is no longer on the air.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Alcohol and drugs are not mentioned.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kids In America

Parents need to know that most of the tracks are squeaky clean, but the opening and closing songs contain some sexual innuendo.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the prospects for these young singers. What do you think lies ahead for them? Will they achieve stardom, or go back to their homework, sports teams, and friends? What does it mean to be an "American Idol"?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    AMERICAN JUNIORS ROCK!!!!!!!!

    i loved the american juniors cd!! but after all, i was in love with the show which aired summer 2003! even if you weren't a big fan of the show, or didn't watch it, this cd is definitely worth buying!!!! The kids that sing on this cd are amazing! Tori Thompson belts out a wonderful, unique version of LET ER'RIP. Her sister Taylor does a great rendition of PROUD MARY. Jordan Mccoy sings I LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY the best it could be sung!! Danielle White also does AMAZING on singing COLORS OF THE WIND. There's also 2 songs all the top 10 do together, KIDS IN AMERICA and ONE STEP CLOSER! The whole CD is awesome, but those are just a few of my favorites!!! If you don't have the CD yet, and are thinking about buying it, DO IT NOW!!! It's a great way to spend your money!! And be sure to buy the new AMERICAN JUNIORS GROUP album that came out in stores OCTOBER 26,2004!!! See Ya!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0

    No

    I wouldn't buy this. My friends bought it, and all I remember was people my age with extremely high voices singing about mature subjects. They are very talented, but they're still kids. And the actual music in this CD is horrible.

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

    great kids

    I watched the whole series. The talent and heart of these kids was uplifting. Many times their performances brought tears of joy to my old eyes and that of my wife, not to mention the goose-bumps. I hope they have safe and fulfilling lives in entertainment, if that's what they want in life.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

    KIDS IN AMERCA

    American Juniors are annoying and pointless. Parent Preview: Sexual Content: Since this is for four year olds, this is suggestive: 'Hold me tight baby, don't think you're stoppin" etc. Commercialism: A album for parents who think the kids are wonderful and who like the show.

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