Lately, across the globe, the perception about singing sensation Miley Cyrus has been overwhelmingly discouraging. However, fellow crooner John Legend chooses to disagree.

The 35-year-old singer feels critics are overacting when it comes to the 'Wrecking Ball' singer - who gyrates and simulates sex acts during her 'Bangerz' tour - parents tend to described her live shows as 'soft porn'.

John said, "'I think it's relatively harmless and she's not doing anything dangerous. She's just making decisions about how she wants to portray herself sexually and physically. It's working for her at the moment."

The 'All of Me' hitmaker thinks it's difficult for child stars like Miley, 21, and Justin Bieber because they are having to make their youthful mistakes in the public eye.