Katy Who?

Katy Perry made a guest appearance on American Idol, elevating yet another one of her songs to the top of the charts, Waking Up in Vegas. Not a bad marketing move for Perry. Most people that appear on Idol are on the charts days to follow. No exception here, as of today the song is #5 most downloaded song on iTunes and the 10 most downloaded video. (Monday morning update- now #2 downloaded song on iTunes)

Maybe it's just me, but it seems that Idol's content this year has been a little less "family friendly." Not the contestants... but the guest stars. Just a few weeks ago Jamie Foxx sang the song, Blame It (you decide what you think of the lyrics). This time, Katy did her thing. Sure... these songs meet the standards of what is "acceptable" for T.V... but parents should probably make the decision of what is really acceptable for their kids' ears.

Katy's song started with these lyrics...

You gotta help me out
It's all a blur last night
We need a taxi 'cause you're
Hung over and I'm broke

I lost my fake ID
But you lost the motel key
Spare me your freaking
Dirty looks now don't blame me

You wanna cash out
And get the hell outta town
Don't be a baby
Remember what you told me

Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas...

Nice. Huh?

Katy's background is interesting, a flop as a Christian singer who adjusted her content to go mainstream. When her I Kissed a Girl song first came out (and received she's definitely one to keep your eyes on. Her journey as a young artist is reminding me of Madonna's legacy-- creative, controversial, and sexual... just what young people want to hear.

It would be nice to think that our kids are not hearing this music outside of our houses... but, think again. one of my kid's came home from school the other day and announced, "Guess what song they (the school) were playing at lunch today. If You Seek Amy." (If you're not familiar with that song... you'll want to read this article) The song wasn't edited. The school plays songs as long as they aren't "explicit." (and that song only 'spells' the F word... it doesn't say it. Nice!)

So how should we respond?

Unfortunately, a letter to your congressman will probably do very little. but a call or better yet a meeting with your kids school principal. Not to attack or to pressure but to show support for their plight in winning the battle for our kids! A sit down with your child to explain that is going on in the real world. Your kid's understand more than you think. If you feel that your kid's value their friends input, acceptance more than yours, lean in, spend special time with your kid. Let them know how much you love them!

That's all for now but keep coming back for more!



Special thanks to Johnathan from the source for great info!