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"You're a Jerk" (CD single)

(2009, Hip-hop, by New Boyz, Label: Atlantic / WEA)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Anthem of jerkin' dance craze is ode to playing the field.

The themes of this music are:   dancing, partying, sex

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sends a message that it's OK to love-and-leave someone on a whim.

  • Role models:

    Anyone who condones treating people disrespectfully makes for a less-than-positive role model.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    References casual sex: "Like the new iPod / Just touch it and turn her on / And when the bass start beatin' and the waist I'm beatin' / Done I got on my way, I'm leavin'."

  • Language:

    One use of the word "s--t."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "You're a Jerk" (CD single)

Parents need to know that while the jerkin' dance style isn't particularly risque, this song itself includes some mature content, including swearing and sexual references. 

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  • Must music that is especially good for dancing also include risque lyrics in order to appeal to young people? Is a catchy beat enough to draw dancers in, or do tunes also need to offer mature lyrics that describe sex, substances, and other mature content?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    boss lady re-re
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    LIKE THE SONG DONT SEE ANYTHING WRONG ABOUT

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    zacharysm148
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    great catchy song that goes along to a popular dance not for younger kids

    cool song wiht a cool beat and a cool dance. the sexual referecnes (i.e. waste i'm beatin', hit it rough) are a little too much, once reference to s*** but if you get the edited version it's replaced with style. the messages of the song aren't positive because there about having sexual relations with one person and then having it with another person directly after the first.

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    TATIANA KAHIAN
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Your a jerk.

    I love that song and I always be doing it.

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    airjordan23
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Flag as inappropriate
  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    chucky10
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Flag as inappropriate

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