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Headstrong

(2007, Pop, by Ashley Tisdale, Label: Warner Brothers / WEA)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    High School Musical star sings fun fluff.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Mild message of self-esteem and "girl power."
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    The mildest suggestions on one or two songs ("Baby I can see us touchin' like that").
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    One jewelry store chain is mentioned; CD packaging not available for review.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Headstrong

Parents need to know that Ashley Tisdale's tween-friendly pop is appealing and bright. The lyrics are family-safe, but unsubstantial, flirting around the edges of sexual innuendo on a couple of tracks ("Baby I can see us movin' like that/Baby I can see us touchin' like that/Baby I can see us kissin' like that").

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the trend among young stars to make references to their own new-found fame in song lyrics, in this case on the song "Suddenly." What would it be like to be a young star? What are the perks? What, if anything, would be the downside?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    i love "over it" !

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Great CD

    I would do age 8. I can't believe the reviews people have left on here. I would say age 8+. You wouldn't people how kids that age understand. None of the songs have to with sexual content except for Don't Touch (the zoom song). It was already made by Tata Young and its just plain wrong. Ages 7- don't need here about it. He said she said is ok. When it says touching like that it just means huggig. Ashley is probably one the best role models for young girls ever known. She is super nice. Don't touch is a terrible song that I think when you buy this album you should not listen to. All the other songs are great. This is my favorite album!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Ok...

    Some people might think that He Said, She Said is using sexual content but guess waht??? Ashley is 22 yrs. old!!!! She can sing about whatever she wants!!! She of age...

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    the song "He Said She Said" is dirty.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

    i say 11+

    b-cuz of the song "He said She said" i say 11+

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