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Let Go

(2002, Soundtrack, by Avril Lavigne, Label: Arista)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Good messages, fairly run-of-the-mill teen pop.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    No problems here. If there's a message, it's a positive one of individualism.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Very little, at least in specific terms. "Sk8er Boi" references a single mother but otherwise typical "teen in love" stuff, without the details.

  • Language:

    Again, some very brief wordplay. The only overt curse word on the entire record is a single "ass."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    One anti-pot message.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Let Go

Parents need to know that the record has no overtly sexual material or challenging language, and is appropriate for tweens and up. Kids believe Lavigne is a real individual and, as such, for parents, she's a pretty safe idol.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how Avril Lavigne arrived on the music scene as "the anti-Britney Spears" -- a girl who doesn't bare her body to be heard and who hangs around the skater crowd and thinks for herself. Does her individualism and realness sell records as well as follow-the-crowd sexuality? Is it a nice relief not to always be dwelling on sexual matters?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    AnimeAelita
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    "I'm nobody's fool"...

    One bad word in My Wolrd, "got fired by fried chicken ass" But the rest of the songs are geat! :) I've been listening to her since this CD came out, but I just recently got this CD [my brother was selling all his old CDs that he doesnt listen to anymore- and it was one of the few that didn't sell-mainly cuz it wasn't in that great condition-but it plays fine] ^_^ She's different from most female singers out there - complete opposite of Britney [thats good] :) I recamend this CD highly :)

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Katy0
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Mediocre

    Not much objectionable content, however "Let Go" is devoid of creativity.

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    nazz4ever
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    she says ass one time otherwise the cds great...

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    rainpuddle
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Best Cd ever

    This CD rox! I love the songs Sk8ter Boi,Complicated, and Losing grip.

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    sara4ever95
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

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