I kissed a girl and I liked it
By ronaldinu
@ronaldinu (12422)
Malta
October 4, 2008 8:43am CST
I think most of you know the current popular song "I kissed a girl and I liked it". A friend of mine was telling me that her six year old daughter is singing this song without knowing what it means. Do you think that songs should be so explicit, when you take in consideration that they can be heard by young children?
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
4 Oct 08
If the girl is singing that song, it is her parents fault, not the song writers! Her moms should not have allowed her to hear that song in the first place. If she doesn't' want her daughter to sing it, she needs to take control!
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@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
4 Oct 08
thanks sedel for your posting. I agree with what you said. There is a big difference between a six and a thirteen year old.
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@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
5 Oct 08
Despite that I share some of your views I think you deserve the Best Response Award for the feedback you have gave into this topic.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
4 Oct 08
They see and hear much worst on the television my friend! So I can't see a song being any different, and besides what about all those Emimen's songs they are pretty lewd, crude and rude ain't they! But no one has tried to ban them or complained. I am sure young children have heard worst and they seem to understand more at a younger age! Next week they'll be singing a different tune, and children have a different view than adults. It's a harmless song in my book! If you listen to some songs which have swearing in them, would you rather children picked those up, but then some already do!
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@devideddi (1435)
• United States
5 Oct 08
OMG I couldn't get past the first page of the comments before I just had to stop reading and start writing. My 8 year old heard it on the tv when my older son had left the music station on and left the room. When I walked into the room, she immediately looked up at me with dear in headlight look and said "Tony left the channel on" She instinctively knew something is wrong with this picture. I ask her if she knew what the song was about and she said no. So I ask her could she please turn the channel for me and went about my business. I made an opening in case we needed to talk, and then continued on as not to make an issue of it. I gotta admit that it did upset me, but I handled it. I believe in Jesus as my savior and my way of life and that is what I teach my daughter. The Bible says its wrong and that's enough for me. And I have to add before I stop that my son's best friend (female)has been out of her closet for about two and a half years now and is in a long term relationship. They are at my house often and there is never any pda because she respects me and my beliefs. She knows I believe it is wrong and she also knows I love her, she calls me moma. I don't want my child introduced to this song and what it is about, and I am the one who controls that for now.
I guess you struck gold with this topic! Thanks
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
5 Oct 08
We do have common views regarding this subject. Even thought there are various ideas. I believe that children turn up to be what we have fed them during childhood.
@tryxiness (4544)
• Philippines
4 Oct 08
The song is sang by Katy Perry. It's a song about a female getting curious.
Here's part of the lyrics:
[i]I kissed a girl just to try it
I hope my boyfriend don't mind it
It felt so wrong
It felt so right[/i]
Just tell your friend to ask kids what the song means to them. You can find the rest of the song in this link http://www.lyricsmania.com/lyrics/katy_perry_lyrics_27743/one_of_the_boys_lyrics_58266/i_kissed_a_girl_lyrics_590933.html.
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@eagle_f15 (1827)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 08
I have not listened to this song before. But in my opinion what kind of songs we listen plays an important part in our lives. As music as great influence and power to the emotions of a person. And the spirit of the singer/musician can affect the listener.
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@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
7 Oct 08
I do agree that music can influence our lives. Even if the children do not understand the songs lyrics we are giving the impression that it is ok to be permissive.
@rusty2rusty (6763)
• Defiance, Ohio
5 Oct 08
Personally, I have no problem with the song. I have no problem with my kids hearing it. It does give me the oppurtunity to answer questions if they arise. As I know questions will be asked. I prefer to be the one to answer them.
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@peedielyn (1207)
• United States
5 Oct 08
My 4 year old neice sings it and so does my 5 year old. It's a catchy song, but think, I couldn't care less if they sing it or not but the message is kinda not right. I mean, my 5 year old asked me about kissing girls. I told her I would probably break her neck. Heterosexuality is a big thing in our family and if there is a gay on in the tree, it's got to be well hidden. I told her that wasn't appropriate for kids to be singing. And for all those who think I am gay bashing, I appologize, but I am straight and was raised that that was taboo, and will continue to raise my kids and grandkids that way.
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@tessah (6617)
• United States
5 Oct 08
i think that if a parent doesnt want their child listening to certainmusic.. they should take the initiative and turn off the music they are listening to. censoring the content of music simply because some parents dont have spine enough or are too lazy to control the environment of their own children isnt fair to those of us who DO. that mindset is akin to nazi burnings of books.
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@jdyrj777 (6528)
• United States
5 Oct 08
I have never heard the song you are talking about. But my sterio has and off and on control. Tv also has parental controls. Maybe your friend by example shouldnt listen to this type music while her daughter is around. There will always be songs and tv programs that are questionable for younger children. Its up to the parents to try to control that.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Oct 08
i haven't heard the song but think most everything [music, tv or whatever] is to explicit for small children.
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@trouble_chegu (20)
• Malaysia
4 Oct 08
there is nothing wrong with the song
parents should take the action in educating their own children
not simply giving away the responsibilities to others
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@rajueie (204)
• India
4 Oct 08
hi frends.....first of all u shud scold ur frend...that he made to listen those songs...at that age....plss...do take care of ur children....children are very sensitive at this age....and even if tehy dont know anything....its not nice for them or for u to listen that kind of a song....pls take it seriously my frend...and pls do take care of ur children.....thanq.....happy myloting....
@vincenlin (3)
• China
5 Oct 08
i totally agree that,the parents should really control about the environment your children in,but not just complain about the song,cause the singer and writer should have the rights to do what they do,and they just work for it
@ClarusVisum (2163)
• United States
4 Oct 08
I think it's a detriment to children to be listening to almost ANY pop music in general, lol.
But as for this particular 'subject matter', I think it's just as harmful/harmless as having them sing about Santa Claus before you break it to them that he's made-up.
It's not like the song says "killed" instead of "kissed". There are a lot worse two girls could be doing than kissing. Big deal.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Oct 08
if that's all it say she'll be lucky. there are some thtat detaiil alot worse things for sure. i haven't heard the song but some of the songs nowaday are nnot what children need to hear.
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
11 Oct 08
this song should not exist at all.its a bad influence and its too daring.i dont know the music this new generation there is no more good meaning anymore.
@mercuryman3a (2477)
• India
5 Oct 08
Young children hardly understand the meaning and even if they do there is nothing wrong in I kissed a girl. There are more explicit songs in the market and they are quite popular. Heard teh song "Give me give me give me a man after mid night to take me through the darkness to the break of the day.". I am forgetting the singer, but it is a very well known name. This song was popular in the 80s.
@thinksf (152)
• United States
11 Oct 08
I would describe that song as anything but "explicit," my friend. Teaching children about diversity and alternative sexualities (as opposed to only heterosexuality) is healthy and should be taught to children.
Humans are diverse; there is no one way for us to be.
@Emotionalfist (85)
• China
9 Oct 08
I think that this song is not allowed to hear as a child. The child is growing up.Their character is figuring slower and slower. If the child listen this kind of song, their character will be influnced.