Aggressive music...

[Naomijshaw]

My son hears really aggressive music, should I be worried?

 

[Wickett]

How old is he, and what do you mean exactly by aggressive? Rock? Metal? Those are really the two things to be asked. If he's listening to a lot of Metal at the age of 13 then yeah, I'm putting a stop to that. If he's listening to Rock on occasion then I see nothing wrong with it.

 

[Groggy1]

Gangster Rap? Rap in general? Acid rock? What is your definition of aggressive music? How old is the kid? Uriah Heep could be thought of as aggressive rock but if you listen to the words you would find a music group touched by peace.:laugh:

 

[cybele]

I think we need to define aggressive music.

Personally, I'm of the no music is off limits belief, but I know that's fairly controversial within itself.

 

[TabascoNatalie]

What is wrong with Metal?

 

[Wickett]

What is wrong with Metal?

I am of the belief that music, since it is so influential to our emotions and thoughts, should be monitored and taken seriously. There may be a few that for some reason consider Metal to be uplifting, but for the most part, it is very heavy and depressing in nature. The lyrics may be fine, but the mood and attitude the music puts your body into can have an adverse effect.

I expect no one to agree with this stance, but there is definitely some truth behind it. I certainly wouldn't let my 13 year-old listen to it.

 

[TabascoNatalie]

Country music is the thing most likely to make you tearful and depressed

 

[Wickett]

Country music is the thing most likely to make you tearful and depressed

Ha, true. Not a personal fan of Country either.

 

[cybele]

I'm pretty open minded about music and quire eclectic in my tastes but I just can't handle country, with the exception of one song and I'm not huge on it, I just liked how 'different' it sounded, the music, not the vocals, Kasey Chambers has an annoying voice.

 

[bobspock100]

I cant stand rap myself, but I would never try to force my kid to like what I like. I remember when I was a kid and hated what my parents liked. fortunately my 13 yr old boy listens mostly to rock, alternative, and some little classic rock. it seems to me that if you attempt to regulate what they listen to, they will simply listen to what they want when they are away from you, so you don't know about it. by allowing kids to be themselves in front of you instead of doing things behind your back, you help build character and development.