Sabrina Carpenter is currently facing a wave of backlash, and honestly, it’s so ridiculous. If you’ve followed her career or listened to her music, you know that Sabrina has been releasing adult-themed, spicy songs for years now. These tracks are not for kids, but for some reason, some people thought they could take their children to her concerts expecting a totally PG experience. I mean, Sabrina even gives a clear warning at her shows saying that they’re not suitable for kids, so I really don’t understand what these parents were expecting.

What’s even more bizarre is that the criticism is happening after her North American tour has ended, with complaints only coming after her last show in LA. The controversy exploded after her final show, but she’s been touring for months now, and her performances have been consistent the entire time. So where was all the outrage earlier?

The main issue seems to be her performance of songs like “Juno” and “Bed,” where critics are calling some of the stage movements inappropriate. But if you know Sabrina’s music, you know that “Juno” is a song filled with explicit lyrics, where she sings about adult topics in a playful, confident way. During the song, she does a fun stage move that some people are interpreting as too suggestive. She changes the position every night, which is something her fans love to see and share on social media. It’s playful and fun—something her audience looks forward to, not something meant to offend. If you’re taking your kids to her concert and don’t like what you see, that’s your fault, not hers.

What’s even more frustrating is that people seem to forget that Sabrina is an adult—she’s 25 years old! She’s been making mature music for years, and it’s surprising that people are still shocked by her performances now. A big part of the criticism stems from her Disney Channel background, where people still associate her with being the “innocent” girl they once saw on TV. But Sabrina, like many other former Disney stars, has grown and evolved as an artist. This is the same thing that happened with Olivia Rodrigo when she started her Guts tour, with parents complaining about her mature content. But both Olivia and Sabrina have been explicit in their music for a while now—this shouldn’t be a surprise.

This isn’t the first time Sabrina has included spicy moments in her performances. When she was on her Emails I Can’t Send tour or when she opened for Taylor Swift on the Eras tour, she was known for her playful, often suggestive outros during songs like “Nonsense.” Fans loved these moments because they showed her personality and confidence. Yet, now, after her North American tour wraps up, people are acting shocked by her stage antics. Where were all these critics before?

People have taken to social media to defend Sabrina, reminding everyone that she is a grown woman, writing and performing music for other adults. If you don’t want your kids at her show, then it’s your responsibility as a parent to make sure it’s appropriate for them. Take the time to listen to the music and know what you’re getting into before buying tickets.

This whole debate is bigger than just Sabrina Carpenter. It’s about how society views female artists as they grow and change. Sabrina is no longer a child star—she’s 25 years old and making music about her personal experiences as an adult. The people who are really connecting with her songs are other adults who can relate to the situations she’s singing about. So if you’re taking your kids to her show and you’re shocked by what you see, that’s on you, not Sabrina.

At the end of the day, Sabrina has been upfront about the nature of her concerts. One of the first things you see when you enter her show is a disclaimer saying parental discretion is advised. So if you were surprised by what you saw at her concert, you can’t blame Sabrina—you should have done your homework. It’s frustrating that this conversation is even happening when it’s been clear from the start that Sabrina’s shows are for a mature audience.

Let me know what you think about all this. Are you surprised by the backlash Sabrina is getting? Do you think her shows are inappropriate for kids, or do you think people are being too sensitive? Let me know your thoughts!