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"Second Chance" (CD single)

(2008, Alternative rock, by Shinedown, Label: Atlantic)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Alt-rock act sings deep yet clean song about leaving home.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Second Chance" (CD single)

Parents need to know that while the story behind this song may be a sensitive one, Shinedown tells the tale using non-offensive lyrics that contain no explicit swearing or adult references.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how to avoid communication breakdowns that make kids want to strike out on their own. What can parents and children do to build an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation? Can you name five strategies for keeping the lines of communication open? 

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for everyone!!!!

    Again!!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Perfect for everyone!!!!

    hi!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Amazing song!

    This is my absolute favorite song. I loved it almost the first time I heard it, and I bought their cd. It's and amazing song and i never get tired of hearing it (it's been played 75 times on my iPod)!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    AWESOME SONG!!!

    this is one of my favorite songs ever. it rocks so hard!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    perfect for tweens

    i love this song

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