this is one of ems best songs all though it is pretty rough

This discusses issues of punching women, sexual content, and 3 uses of f*ckin'; not for kids

brilliant song f-word used 3 times but hardly noticable 10+ if you watch the video but 2+ if you dont

Definitely not a kids' song. It's catchy, and most people love this song because they think it's either positive or "Cool" but it's actually rather depressing. I guess the good thing about it is it talks about what you shouldn't do in a relationship.

Though the way Eminem presents the subject matter is controversial (but let's face it, ALL of his songs are), it does talk about abuse and he tells it from the abuser's perspective (that's the controversial bit). But the way he presents that point of view makes the listener realize that he is not condoning abuse. Rhianna's lines are simply sarcastically stating the side of the abused.

This song is pure poison. There is no remorse on Eminem's part, Rihanna is a willing participant, and the millions of people involved in abusive relationships are relating to this song and internalizing its message: this is normal. Yes, this should start a conversation which needs to go on between parents and children but this song is not appropriate for any ADULT let alone any child. The song blames the victim; the victim likes the abuse. The purpose of this song was not to raise awareness or apologize for anything! I am disgusted by this song's content and can't tolerate listening to it myself. The sad thing is that the subject matter of this song is somewhat normal. 1 in 4 women are CURRENTLY abused by their husband or boyfriend. 1 in 3 women will be abused by a man at some point in her lifetime. 1 in 5 girls will be abused by a boyfriend before the age of 18 -- and parents, don't even begin to think you know. The entirity of this song's artistic value is that it is an accurate description of the cycle of abuse: no remorse, empty promises, a submissive and insecure view of womanhood -- a selfish and shallow relationship disguised as love. Its value ends there. Go to any message board where kids are discussing this song. It is getting an overwhelmingly positive reaction. Hundreds of girls commenting how much this song describes their relationship and how much they love their boyfriend anyway. Hundreds of boys vindicated because "it's just as much the girl's fault too." Millions of children are listening to this song daily and internalizing its message. Now I find a website where parents review this song and it gets a mildly positive response. I'm absolutely disgusted. This is perhaps the most poisonous hit song ever. So yes, use it for talking points, but absolutely do not condone listening to it. Not for your children. Not for YOURSELF!

Really good song. Marshall explains many details about his relationship with whom we can only assume is his ex-wife, Kim. With Rihanna singing the chorus, it's a perfect collaboration. Though, I still wouldn't even recommend little elementary-schoolers listening to the clean version. It's still a little too violent, and I don't think they'll understand the message.

great conversation starter. If your teens are singing it and or watching it you definitely need to talk about its meaning. As increasingly more violence toward younger women and now girls is happening by "loved ones" it is definitely a topic that needs discussion in the same way that personal care, financial education and sex needs to be discussed.