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Don't Tell Me (CD Single)

(2008, Rock, by Nolan Gerard Funk, Label: )
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Rockin' ode to non-conformity disguised as rebellion.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 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:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Don't Tell Me (CD Single)

Parents need to know that this spirited track about not living by other people's rules is really a healthy tribute to the importance of being yourself.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how teen musicals are turning into big money-making machines with their sequels, soundtracks, and stuff to buy. What makes some musicals smash hits, while others are entirely forgettable? For tween and teens: This song is about doing things according to your own rules. When is it important to be yourself and not let others dictate your actions, and when is it important to do things that are expected of you?

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