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"One and the Same" (CD single)

(2009, Soundtrack, by Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Label: Disney)
  • 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?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Pop BFFs sing about friendship and acceptance.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The song focuses on how friends can be different but still be buddies. "You come from here, I come from there...you can call me uncool but it's a simple fact, I got your back!"
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    This is the first musical release in support of the latest Disney Channel movie, Princess Protection Program.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "One and the Same" (CD single)

Parents need to know that this duet by Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato promotes admirable qualities like loyalty, acceptance, and friendship. The song is from the soundtrack for the Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how real life influences music. Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez are close friends in real life. Do you think this makes the single more believable? Maybe more enjoyable? Is Disney capitalizing on this friendship because it is something young girls can easily relate to?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for any kid who knows anything about friendship!

    I love it and think it is just great for all kids

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Love this song.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0

    loved it

    Ithought that you guyzez music was AZMIAING

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    my earsare bleeding

    selena and demi can't sing and they sound even worse together

  5. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

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