P. A. K. S. A. (Parent Against Kids Seeking Amy)

I know, I was just commenting to someone the other day that it's really weird to think back to the 80's when it was so scandalous to hear a "dirty" word in a song - the offenders I remember most are "I want your sex" and a few Prince songs - and now just look at all the "explicit" songs on the iTunes top 100. I'm not prudish at all, but I do have a 5-year-old daughter, and it also bothers me that you can turn on cable at any time of day and catch an R-rated movie - it used to be that the hard-core content was saved for past 8PM. I shudder to think what it (music, media etc.) is going to be like when she's a teenager.

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Am I the only one who had to really look at the lyrics over & over & over again to understand what the meaning was? That's what happens when your city doesn't get radio reception...

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I have not heard this song, but it appears to be is a vast improvement over, say, Van Halen's 1991 "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" LP, which undoubtedly caused Beavis and Butt-head to snicker uncontrollably, and Tipper Gore to demand parental warning stickers for unimaginative innuendo. But if we complain about it a bit louder, I'm sure it will increase Britney's sales.

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Britney Spears has become a sex-obsessed,narcissistic young lady and she wonders where her kids learn these thigns? I'm all for a woman being "sexy" but there's a thin line between that and being vulgar and she has crossed it.Yes,we know she's beautiful,desirable and all that but we dont need to hear(or our kids to hear)what guys and girls wanna do to her.So what?Is that something to be proud of?
I mean,is Kevin Federline really so bad?Are they both good parents? I think they are ready to do anything for attention and dont care how they filter their words and actions in front of their kids. The issue now is this, they wont see the results of such behaviour in their kid...they will see it in 15 years or so.Then,I bet you they will be saying "I don't know what I did wrong..."

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Why does it seem like so many parents today are such whiny complainers, and think everything is evil? Oh, because they are. Just like when that Miley girl posed for whatever magazine it was, and there was an uproar about it, and she was forced to say how wrong it was because all the sheltering Mommy's went screaming heathen.

"Virgin was not a word a word to be carelessly bandied about and it was definitely NOT something to be sung about if you if were wearing stacks of cool plastic bracelets had and a lace headband tied in your bleached and permed hair."

Because no one who dresses like that could possibly be one? WTF kind of logic is that?

Well guess what, I grew up with a swearing mom, Britney, boy bands, etc. Later I moved on to Linkin Park, Tatu, Evanescence, Lily Allen, and WB (now CW) TV shows. I was never banned from watching anything, reading anything, listening to anything, and I never had parent control's on my computer. I was a young teen during the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction, and a million other things celebs have done this decade. I'm 18 now and guess what? I don't whore around, I don't go out partying, and I haven't joined a gang. I'm more mature than a lot of people my age, and judging by a lot of the posts on here I'm more mature than a lot of you. Listening to Britney Spears, saying the "f word" and stuff like that is not a sin. That's such a conservative, Christian mindset that everything in the world is out to turn you into a Satanic prostitute.

People just use songs, TV, video games, and movies as something to blame so they don't have to take responsibility for their own actions. If you're kid turns out screwed up it's because of something you did or they're just messed up, it's not because of society. And if you shelter your kids to the point you people make it sound, they're just going to rebel later.

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And Miss Meghan, I think its a little unfair for you to refer to "sheltering Mommies" as though we are nuts.No,we are not.I happen to be a 27 year old Mom and I listen to all sorts of music and stuff.
The point here is this: maybe for you cuss words being heard and spoken by kids is not an issue but to many Moms it is.Imagine walking along your merry way and having a 5 year old yell out "B(*&*CH!" at you.Chances are,he/she learned such words at home or if not,they werent corrected by parents.Oh, then again, you just might find that cute,I suppose.
Just cos your Mum swore around you doesnt mean other Mums do the same.I am sure she is a great Mum and I'm not disrespecting her in any way.Its just I want my kid growing up respecting others and speaking in a respectful manner,therefore I have to be careful what he hears and sees.I cant be there all the time but when I am,I'll be his Mum in every sense.I also dont want him to sexualize everything. Sex is great,but within the right context.Kids should be given a chance to have a childhood filled with toys and Disney cartoons,not if you seek amy.

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meh, boring. I don't like her music anyway.

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I'm a 37-yr-old mom, and I agree with Megan. I remember quite clearly what it was like being a 9-yr-old girl, and believe me, we understood what the Knack, AC/DC, and the Doors were singing about. There is nothing new under the sun. The Britney song might just be a tribute to my favorite furniture store, Sofa King Stupid.

(On a side note: Helena, yes, you are disrespecting Megan's mom; you're implying that she didn't even intend to raise her child to respect her fellows. Also, Disney is a hideous conformity factory.)

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Uhm..Karen, like I ealier mentioned, I intend no disrespect to Ms Megan's Mum.I made it a point to clarify that. I only wanted to speak on behalf of other Mums who dont agree with her opinion and having kids easily exposed to such things. Every one has a right to their opinion, I guess? Its no less offensive than being referred to as "whiny complainers" and "sheltering Mommies".
While I do agree with her that these are not things we can completely avoid I simply stated that it, in my opinion,is not in good taste. Yes,there's nothing new under the sun but is the world in general getting better and is raising kids getting any easier. Just my opinion. And, no....no disrespect meant to the way you were raised either, in case you think I somehow insulted that.

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Yay Megan! I am a 28 year old mom of 3, an 8 year old, 6 year old (both boys) and a 5 month old girl. My kids learn WAY MORE nasty crap in school and from their friends then any song. It's inevitable. Just do your best to parent right, you cannot shelter them- watch them rebel when they are older, and then you'll blame the media and anyone else around them- instead of making them take responsibility.
20-years ago the respect from kids was WAY above level then it is now... and you know why? Because NOTHING is your kids fault now days, your kid is an angel, right? It's everyone elses' kids fault, or the school, or the media, or... or... or....

grow up.

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Wow you people need to get a life, its simple, if you dont want your kids to listen to the song, dont let them, but its probably going to reach them in some way or another, unless you have your kids hidden from the rest of the world. Honestly you are just a bunch of parents with nothing better to do than try to "purify" your kids by going after a famous person. I personally think that its ingenious that she hid this in the song. But honestly if you're scared that this song is gonna corrupt your kids in any way, then why dont you just take the responsibility of talking to your kids and maybe even let them be exposed to things like this. (It will help them later in life)

Good luck.

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uh..I'm sorry but I don't even know what Britney is spelling out...

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Megan, I totally agree with you. I was a girl who was raised sheltered, in a strict and xtian household, and I was extremely wild when I was a teen (and I didn't even like Madonna!)

I'm 40 now and have 3 young children of my own. If I hear them use a swear word, or if they comment about someone else using one (in the mall, or unexpectedly on tv) then I use that as an opportunity to communicate with my kids! (wow, what a concept, discuss it don't hide it!)

I do "shelter" them from violence and sex on tv, but sometimes they are unexpectedly exposed to things. (I rented Goonies for them a while back -- O.O I had forgotten about the swearing in it, lol. Again, I just paused the movie and asked if they knew those words were not nice, and we had a little discussion, then the movie went back on.)

I think some parents are going a little over-board in their crusade against If You Seek Amy. I've never heard the song, and I had never heard anything about it until the radio commented on parents being upset about the lyrics. I'm at work and bored and I decided to google to see what the problem with the lyrics was.

Way to get Britney publicity!!

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REALLY!? How is this song affecting you? If you don’t like it simply don’t listen to it. If you don’t want your kids to hear it, don’t buy the CD and don’t let them listen to it. Better yet, put your kids in a dark locked room and never let them out so they won’t be exposed to everything bad.

I don’t understand why you parents want to make a big deal over something that really has nothing to do with you. I love Britney and know what to expect. Britney's fans are not little kids anymore. They are young adults, aging between 16-23. Her music is intended for them not little tweens. So parents DO NOT BUY BRITNEY'S AWESOME NEW CD FOR YOUR KIDS UNDER...LETS SAY....15.

One more great idea, use the time u would typing a blog about a song you don’t even have to listen to and use that time to talk to your kids about the dangers of drugs, underage drinking and prostitution.

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