For this essay on Middle Childhood, you will be comparing the popular version of a song to the Kidz Bop version of that same song. The song I selected is “Truth Hurts”. Truth Hurts by Lizzo compares to KIDZ BOP Kids – “Truth Hurts”.

Truth Hurts by Lizzo — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00HMxdsVZI

KIDZ BOP Kids – “Truth Hurts” — https://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/116011811.html

Format your paper with the following structure:

1. Description of observation experience
   • Describe what it was like to listen to and take note of these songs
   • For example: How is this different from your normal listening experience? Would you otherwise ever listen to Kidz Bop?
2. Analysis of observation
   • What did you notice about the types of modifications done to the songs?
     • Be detailed in your analysis and incorporate course concepts as you examine your notes
   • How does the cultural environment shape what kinds of differences there are between the songs? Address this in more depth.
   • Compare what you observed to topics covered by the course so far, both from a child development perspective and as if you were a parent controlling your child’s access to media
3. General Reflection
   • Provide overall opinion of the facilities/locations of observations/activities (as appropriate).
   • Provide your assessment of the observation/activity process and experience (what you learned, what you wished you would have learned, what you would do differently).
4. Conclusion – Wrap it all up!
   • What did you learn?
   • What are key takeaways from this observation experience?
   • Is there a need for any sort of action or advocacy?