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A Little Bit Longer

(2008, Pop, by Jonas Brothers, Label: Hollywood Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    OMG! More of, like, the same sweet punk pop!

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Mostly about ups and downs of relationships, but the song "Can't Have You" hints at obsessiveness: "I'm dyin' without your love...," "Tell me you love me too/'cause I'd rather just be alone," and "I can't live without you."
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Just a few phrases about kissing: "kissed her for the first time," "I wanna kiss you," and "give a kiss and say goodbye."
  • Language:

    "It's gonna suck" is sung once.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About A Little Bit Longer

Parents need to know that there's nothing to worry about when it comes to the Jonas Brothers' music and your kids...unless, of course, you have daughters who like to squeal a lot. There's a lot of talk about fallen relationships or love gone wrong, but nothing more than puppy love. The song "A Little Bit Longer" is a personal ballad about brother Nick's struggle with diabetes.

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  • Families can talk about the Disney powerhouse and the never-ending halo of success that seems to surround all the artists it backs, from Miley to the Jonas Brothers. Why are these groups so appealing? Would they be as successful if they weren't a part of the Disney mania? Do you think artists like the Jonas Brothers have lasting talent, or are they just a flavor-of-the-month? Why, or why not?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Jonas Brothers!

    love 'em!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Gotta love JB

    This CD rocks! If you haven't heard it, shame on you. Even non-JoBro fans should like this rockin' new album!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 3.0

    Average Jonas Brothers...

    not much different from their 2nd album or their 1st. Same squeaky clean screm sessions as usual. they are getting old. but i guess its like... good.. or idk..

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    Alright

    Nice music. Though, sometimes I think The Jonas Brothers are squeking the words instead of singing.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    another great JB cd-not a huge shocker :P

    Another great JB cd, not a huge shocker. it's squeaky clean, listen to it with your 'rents and younger siblings clean. as a fellow teen type 1 diabetic like Nick, the title track is something that i've longer for for years and has me in tears every time. Nick perfectly captures the pain and feelings of lose that so many of us have. great role models for kids everywhere, superb cd and a HUGE encouragement for those of us that live with D every day. parents, you can't do any better than the JoBros.

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