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All I Ever Wanted

(2009, Pop, by Kelly Clarkson, Label: RCA)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Idol gives honest yet clean account of teen ups and downs.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    A couple of minor references to drinking in songs like "I Do Not Hook Up": "Oh Sweetheart / Put the bottle down / You've got too much talent."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About All I Ever Wanted

Parents need to know that Clarkson's lyrics address her audience in relatable terms without using swear words or giving graphic sexual descriptions. This approach will help teens absorb the (mostly) healthy messages in her lyrics, where she doesn't sugarcoat the heartache that teens sometimes feel, and ultimately encourages them not to settle for unhealthy romantic situations.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the various relationship scenarios that Clarkson presents and how those scenarios relate to their teens' lives. What would make someone alternately like and dislike their boyfriend or girlfriend? Can you think of five things you can do to help yourself get over a breakup?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

    nearly perrrrfect

    these songs are nearly perfect. only a few times when they mention it but nothing big.

  2. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    l love her so much

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect, Perfect, Perfect!

    Awesome, Awesome Kelly CD! Everything about it is the best. Not in any way Hannah Montana-ish, so kids won't grow out of it in a year. In my opinoin, her best CD. Makes You wanna sing along! My Top 3 Songs: -My Life Would Suck Without You -I Do Not Hook Up -Already Gone

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect In Every Way.

    Awesome, awesome Kelly CD. It's not Hannah Montana-ish, so kids won't grow out of it in a year. Wonderful, her best CD ever in my opinion. My Top 3: -My Life Would Suck Without You -I Do Not Hook Up -Already Gone

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0

    i love this album!my favorite song is already gone!:]

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