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Go Waggaloo

(2009, Children's music, by Sarah Lee Guthrie, Label: Smithsonian Folkways)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Charming folk album from Woody Guthrie's granddaughter.

The themes of this music are:   friendship, love, nature

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Simple folk songs about family and everyyday life.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    One song talks about a fox and goslings getting eaten by hunting dogs. Nothing graphic or gross, but a warning for younger ears.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    XBox mentioned once.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Go Waggaloo

Parents need to know that most of the songs are sweet and sound for little ones, but there are a few minor mentions of death. Of course, many kids won't notice, but it's worth noting if your child is sensitive.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why we buy music. Do you think the fact that this artist comes from a successful family tree makes consumers more likely to buy her music? Do you think it raises fan expectations when the name on the album is already a well-known one? Is this fair? Are there other media outlets that have these same discriminations?
  • It's obvious that this artist is close to her family by her songs and her inclusion of them on this album. What are some ways that your family can spend time together in relation to media?  Should parents watch TV with their kids?

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