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... Adults will say "music," "movies," and "television. ... Bobby may indeed listen to violent music, but to say that that is the cause of his shooting would be a scapegoat. ...
In order for children to grow into emotionally healthy adolescents and adults, their parents must guide them and teach them how to distinguish between right and wrong. Parents must set good examples for their children by providing positive influences in their lives. ... When parents teach their children morals and ethics, their progression into adulthood should be smooth. ... When hearing violent lyrics to songs, these well-adjusted teens should have no problem understanding the difference between reality and fantasy. So, music should not be blamed for any type of violent act committed by teens.
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However, when parents fail to do their jobs and do not teach their children how to conduct themselves, the children could become emotionally unstable. Years of neglect from parents, not music, could cause teens to act out in a violent way. ... In order for a teen to do this, they must have some deep emotional scars caused by parents and peers. The real reason someone lashes out is because they are treated unfairly, or not accepted as a member of popular society (Strife). ...
The rap artist Eminem has very strong opinions about parents and music. He believes strongly that artists should have free speech and that it is up to the parents to decide what their children can listen to. From his song "Who Knew" he says, "Quit trying to censor music, this is for your kids amusement. ... You shoulda been watching him, apparently you aint parents” (Mathers). ... See everything you say is real
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and I respect you cause you tell it (Mathers). ... " Even though this is a fictional story, it has a very true concept behind it; kids with depression may be influenced by music, but the real reasons behind their actions stem from their deep emotional scars.
Approximate Word count = 1477
Approximate Pages = 5.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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