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"The Climb" (CD single)

(2009, Pop, by Miley Cyrus, Label: Walt Disney Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Great singing makes cliched lyrics believable (almost).

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The song encourages persistence in pursuit of your goals: "Just got to keep going, I got to be strong, Just keep pushing on."
 

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 "The Climb" (CD single)

Parents need to know that this single from Miley Cyrus' feature film, Hannah Montana: The Movie, is a power ballad whose message about persevering in the face of insurmountable odds has inspirational lyrics, but feels a little hackneyed.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how you handle tough challenges facing you in pursuit of your goal. Does it make you want to give up -- or work harder? Does listening to songs about people who have stuggled to achieve their goals make you want to work harder?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    i love it i think it is really cool and i love miley cyrus altogether i think she is cute and beautyful

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    i love it i think it is really cool and i love miley cyrus altogether i think she is cute and beautyful

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Best.. !!!!

    Very very great song.Full of good messages. Go for it.

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

  5. I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    beautiful song

    a beautiful and kid friendly song.

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