are some musicians influencing kids to do things they shouldn't?
536762
This has been the running argument since Elvis and beyond.  Has humanity come to an end yet?
573785
loud music does nothing to a person, its all the choices that person makes, its absurd when people try to blame someone else for something. during the columbine highschool incident people were blaming rock stars like marilyn manson for warping those boys. whatever happend to personal responsibility?? loud music isnt a murder weapon, music doesnt kill people, PEOPLE kill people.
353084
Sometimes it's forced on by parents. All of my friends are 16-17 and, depending on how they're parents treat them, they act either younger or older. For example, I have a friend whose mother died when she was little and this girl knows how to take care of herself since she's been taking care of her dad for a few years. Another friend, though, is a little spoiled brat because she asks for everything and gets it plus more. Or it could be the bad media that shows the blondes in the tight skirts that little kids are exposed to and that's how they think they should act. Well, probably a little bit of both factors and more.
653801
Music can be a lot more powerful then we realize. Yes, I am very affected by music.
1133435
I am a youth counselor at a detention center for at risk youth and I see this alot. Now I am only 23 years old so I don't know how much I can influence the crowd here but here it goes. I think with the kids I deal with there are 2 main things that add to the equation. Parents and Pop Culture. With parenting I think people arent willing to put in the time and also agree with the fact that parents are trying to be friends. Also I don't know if there is any connection but I would say with the number of single parents increasing and the age at which people are impregnated. A irresponsible youth can't raise a responsible person. By the time the kids I work with get to be teenagers, the parent usually wants to make up for the teenage years that they themselves lost leaving a kid to fend for himself. As far as pop culture goes I just isn't popular to be nice anymore most music is about being depressed or being a gangster, alot of the movies my youth watch when not in program have to do with the same or with sexual acts. Well that's all on this matter for now any questions feel free to write.\n Timmy
1090668
It's completely possible. There are some people who are born with an aptitude for it, but those people are few and far between.  Most professional musicians aren't "born with it" per se, but work very hard and become better at what they do.  These people will never be looked upon as the greatest musicians of our time, but a living they will make.  Some people (Mozart, Beathoven, Lennon, Clapton, etc.) have undeniable God given abilities, but if you committ yourself to it, anything is possible.
381006
There are benefits indeed. Playing an instrument makes you smarter, it teaches you discipline, it helps to relieve stress, it can give you a sense of achievement and most of all, it's fun. And it's proven that people playing an instrument since a child become more smarter, articulate and have higher chance of having a successful life.
466729
When my daughter was 2, I taught her to headbang to "Gone Away."\n\nOffspring Rools!
381926
Never. Predators study the latest things that kids like to make themselves sound like "real" kids. You never know who's sitting behind that other keyboard. He may tell you he's 14, but he could be 40 or 50.
1160268
oh i have a brother that acts the exact same way\n\nsometimes it the friends this person hangs with, or it could be the kid just wants attention -- what you can do to get them to listen is just emphasize on all the good things that they've done-spend time doing some things that they want to-just don't cater to their every whim. \n\n...if they do anything drastic, i suggest therapy\n\n...and personally, i don't think it shows bad parenting because sometimes theres just nothing you can do-the kid just wants their way, & doesn't want to compromise
134533
The reaction to music is an odd one. The "Mythbusters" did a segment on it once. It seemed that the more SOUND a plant recieved usually resulted in more growth. Therefore, yes music does affect plants.
347615
yes...if I followed you correctly, I have seen a lot of people and wondered if they were in a certain profession. We also did this with students who were in band...certain people look like they should play certain instruments.
529588
It can, and it does.  Parents are too busy multi-tasking to pay much mind to their children's behavior patterns--much less what they are doing in school.  These parents don't care until the child gets suspended, because then they don't have a built-in babysitter (school) any more.
943946
I think the jazz musician/listener your talking about is a little more experienced, sensitive, subtle, and analytical than most people.  I don't know how that type of person would approach a girl but I don't think it would stop him from expressing his emotions through everyday words or actions.  Music is an everyday word or action and if he practices that than he is capable of expressing himself on whatever platform.
107923
Kids are able to manipulate parents around their fingers. Mainly cos parents think that their kids are as naive as them at that age and kids are getting smarter. I'm not just talking about teenagers. Kids as young as 3 years old are now scolding their parents and directing them. We are living in a screwed up, upside down world. The scariest part is that parents allow themselves to be ordered around.
248238
Soft music is great for putting a baby to sleep.  I agree that loud, raucous music makes a child more hyper.  Generally, music must be carefully selected for a child, so that it becomes a positive influence.  If you play good music around your child from infancy on, he will come to associate that music with the happiness and security of his home, and be charmed by it.  Music really is magic, you know!
416012
I guess many people do it. Just dont get caught. As a parent I would do what is best for my child. It really\nis no big deal.