How old should a child be to watch the "Alejandro" video from Lady Gaga?

Question

I'm sure back in my day it would be compared to Marilyn Manson and I would never be allowed to watch it, lol... but my 12 yr. old niece is over visiting, and wanted to show it to me... O.o I got about a minute in before I had to make her turn it off. Maybe I'm uptight, but what is your age limit on a video like that?

Answer 1

LOL! I got called a "bad parent" and a "horrible person" for saying her music was toddler music. Seriously, the stuff is so repetitive. Reminds me of barney.



But all that aside- her vids are kinda freaky. My 7 yr old would have nightmares from any of them.



I KNOW my 12 yr old has seen most, if not all, of her videos. And certainly not because *I've* showed her. 12 is middle school age. They watch that stuff in class around here during free time, in front of the teachers, no less. Not to mention at friends houses. But, my kids know I don't want them watching that stuff at OUR home. Listen to it all you want, but I'd rather not traumatize the 7 yr old.

Answer 2

I've always been big on making sure my children know what is and is not real. now an 8 or 10 year old maybe not but most of the time even at that age the 8 or 10 year old isn't seeing what we as adults see.



This 12 year old girl has heard and seen and found out lots more in the girls locker room. My dad's a single father of me and my three much younger teen siblings and his worry is that my 13 year old sister doesn't want to go to school because the naked picture she sent her boyfriend got passed around school. So if music video's is all she is doing don't be to worried.



Also, even though she's not your kid remember this. I'm big on if my children or siblings ask me a question they want the answer, not some BS about not being old enough or it being nothing. I found out at a younger age what some sexual activities were and when asking my aunt she said it was nothing and I was to young and not to worry about it. I then resorted to googling it and ended up seeing full fledged porn on the internet AND landing a virus. Just a note for the future

Answer 3

Right off the bat, if the video is offensive to some to the point that they deem it inappropriate for their kids, why be negligent enough to let them see it? What's more, why is the sight of 2 women kissing or the naked female form far more offensive than some of the things you can see on the evening news? Heck, the modern TV viewer, who might think 2 women kissing is the downfall of society, will likely not have an issue with watching an evening news clip prefaced by "We want to warn you, the following is pretty graphic..." Hell, some political rallies, which claim to be 'family oriented', don't see the incongruity of kids in close proximity to handmade message boards calling for violence (or at least disrespectful ridicule) upon our elected leaders. Then these same folk will lament about the younger generation's lack of respect for others. Pfft. "Minor occult symbols"?? Heck, look at your $1 bill. The side with the word "ONE" has Masonic occult symbolry on the left side. If exposure to 'occult' symbols will cause some to take part in 'occult' acts, I've yet to see the masses rush to their nearest Masonic temple to sign up and live author Dan Brown's latest global conspiracy based on repeated exposures to American currency. If American parents weren't brought up so sexually repressed, the video could prove a jumping point to discuss the topic of sex. Gaga's little movie, in the grand scheme of things, is tittilating. However, as with most music, its highly unlikely to induce anyone (even kids) to do anything. The 'controversy' should be given as much weight as the Right gave one report about their beloved country music being likely to cause its listeners to commit suicide, since the usual topic of 'country' music is infidelity and drinking.

Answer 4

I don't think you should stop her from watching lady gaga, i personally love have and i am watching alejandro again and again because it is great. Gaga tries to send us a message about the prejudice against gay people. Let her watch the, my 12-year-old sister watched it, even 8-year-old kids know a lot about sex and if they wanted to watch porn they would go to porn websites, NOT watch lady gaga.

I am 14(you might think that i am not qualified for answering this question but you shouldn't worry about gaga, she is the same for us as madonna was to you old people.(no offense )





p.s.: do you like nevershoutnever? cuz he has a song with this name and it rocks. just wondering....

Answer 5

With that description, I can not answer your question until my guys find something else to do or go to bed (our comp is in the family room where everyone is currently located and considering I have yet to view this video would need to pull it up, not happening w/them here if it's as bad as that).



IF it is as bad as that, and see no reason for you to lie about it, no, definitely not.



Edit: Just watched it, when they are grown?



This video reminded me of the cheesy independent films you see in college. Although much of it I wouldn't care about, the few scenes where it is depicting "relations", with one partner and the last scene where it appears with multiple partners, left me feeling too uncomfortable with the idea any one under 18 ought to be viewing this. Mind you, the Austin Powers knock off of the gun idea, well, that was funny. Somehow, though, I am guessing that was not the intent.

Answer 6

let me go watch it on youtube and i'll get back with you on the answer. but I bet my answer will be any age..........



OK. you will have to add a link. the video i watched had nothing in it. i watched it with my 3yo.



Thanks for the link!

WOW! Her video's get more wild with each new song. So anyway, I wouldn't stop any of my kids from watching it, unless they were watching it over and over. I would try to avoid the younger ones from watching, but wouldn't freak out if they seen it. I'm sure I would have to answer many questions if my little ones seen it, but I've never censored what they kids watch or listen to. I think if I don't make a big deal about it, neither will they.

But, if my niece or nephew were here, I wouldn't let them watch it because I know their parents would be pissed. I don't know many people as open minded about that kind of stuff as myself.

Answer 7

Don't show the video to a kid. By the time they're old enough to seek it out they'll be mature enough, or close to mature enough. Just tell her if she ever sees anything confusing or frightening on the internet, come talk to you and you'll help her understand and explain it.

Answer 8

13

Answer 9

Ummm... I think if a kid wants to watch music videos that can be up to their parents to decide if it's ok or not. It's not Auntie's job.

Answer 10

12 is just fine but my limit would most likley be 13. She has heard of much worse things at school and remeber she is not your child.

Answer 11

it is very raunchy and diabolical.