{
  "id": 11918577,
  "title": "I replaced Spotify with CDs for my 8-year-old. It's one parenting decision I haven't regretted.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/i-replaced-spotify-with-cds-for-my-8-year-old-its-one-parenting",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T11:33:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/kid-listens-cds-instead-streaming-spotify-algorithm-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An 8-year-old girl was replaced with CDs for music consumption by her mother. Spotify's videos, AI songs, and inappropriate images were the reason for this switch. CDs were chosen as they allowed the girl to freely choose from approved music. The mother, who had grown tired of Spotify's personalized playlists, found CDs to be a better option. She enjoys the tactile nature of CDs and appreciates the absence of video content. CDs also provide cover art and liner notes, which enhance the listening experience. The mother has discovered new artists through this CD collection, such as Lucinda Williams and Bill Evans. Her daughter enjoys listening to various artists, from Taylor Swift to Queen, Avril Lavigne, and The Donnas, while also discovering new music like Muna's \"Big Stick\". This shift to CDs has allowed for a more focused and enjoyable music experience, free from algorithmic distractions.",
  "summary": "I stopped letting my daughter browse Spotify after inappropriate playlist images appeared in search. Now she explores music through CDs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}