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"Falling Down" (CD single)

(2009, Pop, by Selena Gomez, Label: Hollywood Records)

  • 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 8.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Cookie-cutter (but clean) tune with cynical outlook on love.

The themes of this music are:   breaking up, love

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Role models:

    While the message in this song may not be the most positive, Gomez herself is a good role model, engaging in many charitable efforts and serving as a UNICEF ambassador.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Once again, a young female singer relates a less-than-positive message about her experience with romantic relationships.

  • 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 "Falling Down" (CD single)

Parents need to know that in terms of foul language and adult references, Gomez gives no cause for concern with this song; however, her negative focus on romantic relationships is somewhat troubling. 

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    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
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