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Breakthrough

(2009, Pop, by Colbie Caillat, Label: Universal)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Tame love lessons from country-tinged MySpace sensation.

The themes of this music are:   chasing your dreams, exploring emotions, life changes, love, romance

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Caillat stands up for her rights in relationships on some songs, but on others she obsesses about the boy of dreams meaning everything to her. She also sings a lot about working at relationships and that most good relationships require effort and commitment, not just passion and fireworks. "Hard times take time to fix."

  • Role models:

    Caillat is a good role model for not rushing into relationships and letting your own feelings be your guide, rather than succumbing to pressure. "Let's try to slow it down, we crash when we race."
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Kissing and spending the night together are mentioned a few times.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Breakthrough

Parents need to know that there's a whole lot of love on this release. From breakups to make-ups, infatuation to dissatisfaction, Caillat runs the gamut of romantic emotions. For all this love though, there is virtually no sexual references and only brief mentions of a kiss or spending the night sleeping until dawn. These are passing lines and the focus of this album is more about waiting to make sure love is true, rather than seduction or being sexy.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how love and relationships are portrayed in the media. When famous couples have public problems, are their troubles minimized by media scrutiny?
  • Do you think girls focus too much time and energy on boys and romantic relationships? Do you think girls are more attracted to love songs than boys? What is the subject matter that's covered on music geared to men?
  • Families can talk about the message this album sends that it's okay to take your time in a relationship. Do you think other albums share the same sentiment or do too many albums focus on racy lyrics and sexy references?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    musicfan789
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    GREAT

    great cd great songs and a great singer

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    kimtalks
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    I love Colbie Caillat's music I have both of the cds and they're both appropriate for 8+

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    shanno12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
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    • Good role models

    AHHHHH!!!! *2

    THIS ONES EVEN BETTER THAN HER 1ST CD!!!!!!!!!!

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