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Do You Know

(2008, Country, by Jessica Simpson, Label: Sony)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Pop gone country with a few mature themes.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Positive messages include ending an abusive relationship, praying, and being emotionally strong ("I belong to me/I don't belong to you").
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    "Remember That" is a song about an emotionally and physically abusive boyfriend. "It doesn't matter how he hurts you, with his hands or with his words" and "Remember that he pushed you in the hallway just to hurt you a little bit."

  • Sex:

    "Come On Over" repeats the chorus "I need you now" and wants a guy to drop what's he's doing and come over for a little lovin'. "You're My Sunday" discusses waking up with someone -- and "Might As Well Be Making Love" is self-explanatory.

  • Language:

    The song "Still Don't Stop Me" includes the lines "go to hell" and "the same damn thing."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    "Remember That" mentions alcohol-induced behavior and whiskey. On the song "When I Loved You Like That" Simpson sings "Pour your scotch on the rocks and drink your misery down."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Do You Know

Parents need to know that this is a country-esque album from the famous pop princess that's suitable for most young listeners. It does cover a few mature themes: waking up next to a presumed lover and a recount of a boyfriend using hurtful words and pushing his girlfriend "just enough to hurt a little bit" (the song urges women to get out of the abusive relationship, though). Several tracks also talk about having your heart broken.

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