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The Time of Our Lives

(2009, Pop, by Miley Cyrus, Label: Hollywood Records)
  • 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 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Walmart-exclusive mini-CD is edgy but kid-friendly.

The themes of this music are:   chasing your dreams, dancing, pain, partying, romance

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    There are positive messages about getting your confidence back and living life to the fullest, but there's also a pervasive theme of romantic obsession on many of the songs. "Keep on calling, but you’re never around" "I just had to call you up and say hello, I know it's 3 a.m., and I saw you awhile ago, but I still had this aching need to hear your voice. " "I'm your favorite obsession."
  • Role models:

    A few songs talk about "hitting the clubs."
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Only a few references to desire: "You want me, you need me...I'm your favorite obsession." "Am I obsessed with you, I do my best not to want you, but I do all the time "
  • Language:

    "I'm so pissed off, always hanging around."
  • Consumerism:

    This CD is exclusively sold by Walmart and is connected to the Miley Cyrus/Max Azria clothing line also being sold exclusively at Walmart. Some of these songs appear in commercials for the clothes.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Vague smoking reference: "I don't care if you choke, when you light up your smoke, it’s the one thing I can call my own."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Time of Our Lives

Parents need to know that this short collection of songs is only iffy in a few spots and even then the questionable spots are pretty mild. Cyrus sings about driving to clubs and obsessing about certain boys on several songs. But in general, this is a group of songs OK for most any age, and positive lyrics about re-connecting with yourself and living life to the fullest can be found throughout.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how Miley Cyrus has changed her image and her music as she has grown up. Help kids adapt to changes in their beloved characters.
  • What do you think of the marketing strategy to sell this CD only at Walmart and at the same time as Cyrus's new clothing line? If you like the album, will you be more likely to buy an outfit from Cyrus's clothing line?
  • Do you think Miley's music is moving beyond Disney? Does this album sound more grown-up? If so, why? Do you think the singer will gain more fans if she branches out form her Disney sitcom image?


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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    perfect for girls 12 and up.

    this cd is probably not age appropriate for 11 year olds like me, because of the things she talks about in the songs. (smoking, clubs, some bad words). but, i mean, i still appreciate the album!!! the songs are very catchy, and im a more mature 11 year old, so i think that her latest album is ok for my ears.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Perfect For Older Kids But Not Tweens

    It's a good album. She has grown up a lot since breakout. It is a great album for teens but tweens. There are good messages but the language may offend tweens or really protective parents.

  3. I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for all ages

    Parents there is nothing wrong she is growing up and is letting out anger give her a break like piss smoke relax !

  4. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 0.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    e.g. Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens

    Anda bisa memberi tanpa mengasihi, tetapi Anda tidak mungkin mengasihi tanpa memberi. Kasih sayang tidak akan mengambil bentuknya yang utuh sebagai kasih sayang jika ia hanya diperam sebagai perasaan atau niat di dalam hati. Kasih sayang adalah pemberian; meskipun tidak semua pemberian adalah kasih sayang.

  5. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Adding on to Mileylover

    To Mileylover: Miley, is trying to be more of a singer for adults, and kids, but she is getting older, and she is very pretty and grown up now!! i like her better now than before!!

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