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"She Wolf" (CD single)

(2009, Pop, by Shakira, Label: Epic)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Aiming for drama, wolf howls just make dance track corny.

The themes of this music are:   sex, sneaking around

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Talks about cheating on the person you're with in order to get that person's attention.
  • Role models:

    Shakira's built a career around sex, and this song is no different. She portrays a woman's role in relationships as predatory.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Nothing too explicit, though a couple of references: "I'm gonna … get me a lover and tell you about it." And: "I'm having a very good time in the heat, very bad in the arms of a boy."
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "She Wolf" (CD single)

Parents need to know that this is a song about very adult themes: a romantic relationship in which one partner plots revenge on another through cheating with someone else.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Instead of cheating on a partner who's not paying attention to you, what other ways can you try to get your partner to take notice? Read our Sex and Media Tips.
  • Why do some people want to stay in relationships where they're not being appreciated, rather than finding someone new who will? 

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    little love

    i looove this song. ain't my favorite song of all time but it's pretty good.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    .......

    I really like this song, I have to admit. I recorded it from the radio, so I think most of the skanky stuff was edited out. I have heard that the vid was really bad, though.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    The content of the song is mostly oriented towards adult people,especially women,as it portrays the predatory and liberal sexuality of the women of our times,who are confident,know what what they want and have the freedom to get it.We shouldn't face it from the viewpoint of giving bad role models or not for children,it's destination is not to convey messages for them, but to make people have fun.Therefore,it is a bit off-topic to contemplate on whether children should hear it or not. Two things to point out: 1)"Talks about cheating on the person you're with in order to get that person's attention":wrong.It doesn't talk about that,but about what I mentioned above.2)"Shakira's built a career around sex":also very wrong.Have you even made just a slight research on her bio,ever read even one of her interviews??You are exaggerating way beyond the truth.It's Shakira we are talking about and not Britney Spears.Thank you.

  4. I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    this song is ok the video is way interpropriate

  5. I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 4.0

    Awesome Dance Track without Profanity!

    I like it a lot because its nothing but rhythm, beats, and howls, and if anyone sees it as more they TOTALLY over examine things! It's a dance track! Dance tracks have many things overlook-able and there are many in this song. Sure maybe it isn't to you, but don't be so hard to please, Common Sense Media!

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