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"One Time" (CD single)

(2009, Pop, by Justin Bieber, Label: Island)
  • 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 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Usher protege sings clean song about his number-one girl.

The themes of this music are:   love, romance

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The message here is a positive one, focused not on playing relationship games but rather on treating the person you like with respect and affection.
  • Role models:

    Bieber is wholesome, caring, age-appropriate, and inoffensive, with a rags-to-riches story that shows how his hard work has paid off with success.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    The singer declares his love emphatically, but not too fervently. Some parents may feel that the target age group for this song is a little young for exclusivity, but overall the song is lighthearted, not serious. In the video, Bieber interacts with the object of his crush and she gives him a peck on the cheek.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "One Time" (CD single)

Parents need to know that this single includes no offensive language or mature themes, only a very sweet and innocent message about young love.

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Families Can Talk About

  • What does "one guy, one girl" mean for fifteen year olds? Is it OK for kids to be in exclusive romantic relationships at this age, or should they be hanging out with lots of different kids? 
  • Check out our age-appropriate Parent Advice for more on the issues that kids Justin Bieber's age are facing.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Cute music, not half bad

    Cute music; mostly fluff, and his voice is still a little too high pitched for my taste, but I like that the songs revolve around keeping a good relationship. I'm curious to see where this one goes; here's keeping fingers crossed that Disney doesn't get ahold of him.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Cute music, not half bad

    Cute music; mostly fluff, and his voice is still a little too high pitched for my taste, but I like that the songs revolve around keeping a good relationship. I'm curious to see where this one goes; here's keeping fingers crossed that Disney doesn't get ahold of him.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    JUSTIN&&MEH:)))

    OMG... I lOvE tHiS sOnG iT's GrEaT aLl ArOuNd && HiS aWsOmE aNd I lIvE cLoSe ToO oPeLiKa && ReAlLy HoPe He WiLl CoMe Do A ShO 4 uS dOwN hErE sOoN && mY b-DaYY iSs CoMiNg Up SoOn SOo... JuStIn KeEp DoIn Ur ThInG && iF yOuu SeE tHiS e-MaIl mEh On FaCeBoOk DAVIS.ANGEL66@YAHOO.COM mEsSaGe MeH!!!!!!!!! ANYBODY I'LL EXCEPT YOOH

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    awesome!

    This is such a good song get this i heard this one time lol and i fell in complete and total love wit it! hes cute too lol

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 2.0

    Boring

    This is an annoying song, that'll get stuck in your head. Not to insult the artist but he sounds like a girl. This sounds like any other song on the radio. There is nothing innapropprite in this song

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