At
Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 81, based on 12 reviews. El Hunt of
DIY praised the album, noting that "'Don't Let the Kids Win' shines brightest for its clear, and charismatic narrative voice." Lauren Down of
Under the Radar gave the album a positive review, saying "It's in examining her own life through different colored lenses that this album becomes something remarkable."
The Guardian's Michael Hann wrote "''Don't Let the Kids Win'' feels very much like one of those albums that will slowly creep into the affections of a large number of people; it's that lovely." == Track listing ==