Should Music Lyrics Be Censored

“Loving teenager hanged himself after listening to 'death metal music with dark lyrics which glorified death.” Reported by Daily Mail.com. Music lyrics and videos should be censored more due to the fact that degrading music promotes substance abuse , indulges and misinterprets sex, and intensifies aggression. Some Vulgar music lyrics and Television shows promote and glamorize substance abuse in the minds of adolescents. For example, according to a study published in “Pediatrics”, the article states, “increased television and music video viewing are risk factors for the onset of alcohol use by adolescents.”(Morin 1-2). In viewing the commercialized presentation of TV Shows or music videos depicting alcohol or other substance abuse, it’s
For instance, as examined in the article by “Pediatrics”, “music lyrics and TV content don’t discuss the dangers of sexual activity and consequences such as unplanned pregnancy or STDs.”(Morin 1-2). The message from the media is unreliable for adolescents because it only indulges in sex not expressing the dangers. Kids see these behaviors as normal and acceptable when few people actually live this way. As Well, as expressed in the article published by “Livestrong”, the author explained, “that men are often portrayed as sex driven, and women and sex objects,”(Morin 1-2). Teaching kids that males are dominant and females are toy to be thrown around diminishes values and defeats the point of gender equality. Young boys grow up believing all women behave like the women in music videos. Their unrealistic views on relationships could prove disastrous or even dangerous. Sexual music lyrics or Tv shows diminish a sense of gender equality and encourages sexual behaviors leading to serious
In support, a study in the article “Pediatrics”, explains “heavy metal and some rock music have been associated in studies suggesting an increased risk of suicide.”(Morin 1-2).The violent lyrics do not contribute anything positive, so why are they allowed in society? In addition, researchers from Iowa State University and the Texas Department of Human Services, found, “Aggressive music lyrics increase aggressive thoughts and feelings, which might perpetuate aggressive behavior and have long-term effects, such as influencing listeners’ perceptions of society and contributing to the development of aggressive personalities.”(Anderson 1). On the contrary, “a Mississippi high school student who was disciplined for posting a song online… That drew attention to complaints of sexual misconduct by two coaches.”(liptack 1-3). Although the student was punished for expressing himself he still had standards from the school that the he broke. In the court case against the student, the judge said, “ the song was incredibly profane and vulgar and contained numerous spelling and grammatical errors.”(Liptack