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While we are all listening to today’s music, spare a thought for the music of yesteryear. We have gone through the evolutionary cycle over the past tens of years. We’ve had the craze of swing, jazz, classic, rock, and pop.
The latest additions being rap, or to put it another way, “see how many swear words we can fit into a song, and see if it climbs the charts”. This is the primary target for many of the headstrong singers we see today, and when it started with Eminem, it has since snowballed its way in to every young teenagers stereo, and in to the minds of enraged parents who are still trying to desensitize it today.
With rap being the in-thing, people are trying bolder and more darish acts of vulgarism; even singers who don’t usually use it are doing so for the springboard of their new acts.
With rappers having a great influence on youngsters’ lives, they are also encouraging them to act in a different way, which is usually to swear when they can, and to not respect their Mums and Dads. With me being a teenager myself, you would think it to be unusual for me to complain, but the fact is, I can still listen to any type of song, and not be influenced in any way by its lyrics or intentions to encourage.
We have seen kids turn from perfectly loveable sons and daughters, in to headstrong, violent people who think they are above everybody else. I don’t of course include everyone in that assumption, but it is in the majority of kids’ minds to act in a non-positive way.
For example, it is youth culture to walk around in gangs, with hoods firmly placed over their heads, and socks outside their pants. You might say that is the way they like to dress, but it is normally not that way, and they would tell you that they like it, but fact is, it is their friends who are influenced by the rappers dress sense and vulgarity in song, and this in turn influences the normal, down to earth boy to dress like and act like his mates.
It all boils down to; and comes back to, rappers. They are the ones who dress abnormally, and swear whenever they can, and the teenagers think it is “cool” to follow that act. However, ask any self-respecting person who they respect more, and they will say the kid who isn’t influenced by his friends, the kid who lives and thinks for himself, without letting others do it for him, and most importantly, the kid who is able to respect his environment and the people who live within it. Many teenagers find it hard to do even that these days, and it is that which is leading the world in to moral-decay, because it those same teenagers who will be running for World leader, and who will be our managers in shops and offices.
What is needed is for at least some of them to just be themselves. Stop the latest gimmicks; stop the mindless pollution of hate, which unfortunately has now categorized all young people. If this was asked however, it would be laughed at in a group, but when that kid got home, he would think strongly about doing it, but then realize that it would take his “street cred” down by doing so.
Maybe if that person was to put those rap CD's away, he might have a chance to look at the real world, hopefully in time to find that their friends and family still like them for the person that they used to be.
The latest additions being rap, or to put it another way, “see how many swear words we can fit into a song, and see if it climbs the charts”. This is the primary target for many of the headstrong singers we see today, and when it started with Eminem, it has since snowballed its way in to every young teenagers stereo, and in to the minds of enraged parents who are still trying to desensitize it today.
With rap being the in-thing, people are trying bolder and more darish acts of vulgarism; even singers who don’t usually use it are doing so for the springboard of their new acts.
With rappers having a great influence on youngsters’ lives, they are also encouraging them to act in a different way, which is usually to swear when they can, and to not respect their Mums and Dads. With me being a teenager myself, you would think it to be unusual for me to complain, but the fact is, I can still listen to any type of song, and not be influenced in any way by its lyrics or intentions to encourage.
We have seen kids turn from perfectly loveable sons and daughters, in to headstrong, violent people who think they are above everybody else. I don’t of course include everyone in that assumption, but it is in the majority of kids’ minds to act in a non-positive way.
For example, it is youth culture to walk around in gangs, with hoods firmly placed over their heads, and socks outside their pants. You might say that is the way they like to dress, but it is normally not that way, and they would tell you that they like it, but fact is, it is their friends who are influenced by the rappers dress sense and vulgarity in song, and this in turn influences the normal, down to earth boy to dress like and act like his mates.
It all boils down to; and comes back to, rappers. They are the ones who dress abnormally, and swear whenever they can, and the teenagers think it is “cool” to follow that act. However, ask any self-respecting person who they respect more, and they will say the kid who isn’t influenced by his friends, the kid who lives and thinks for himself, without letting others do it for him, and most importantly, the kid who is able to respect his environment and the people who live within it. Many teenagers find it hard to do even that these days, and it is that which is leading the world in to moral-decay, because it those same teenagers who will be running for World leader, and who will be our managers in shops and offices.
What is needed is for at least some of them to just be themselves. Stop the latest gimmicks; stop the mindless pollution of hate, which unfortunately has now categorized all young people. If this was asked however, it would be laughed at in a group, but when that kid got home, he would think strongly about doing it, but then realize that it would take his “street cred” down by doing so.
Maybe if that person was to put those rap CD's away, he might have a chance to look at the real world, hopefully in time to find that their friends and family still like them for the person that they used to be.
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Mr. Nice Guy wrote:
> MoJoJoJo wrote:
Yes, but did you have the same friends as him? Did you
> listen to the same music, watch the
same TV, hang around with the same people?
> I doubt it
"people wearing Nike, FCUK"
Ha ha, they just banned
> FCUK stuff at my school, they say
it's offensive... pft
Yep again - you're
> wrong. Where I used to live, all my friends smoked, all got drunk, always in
> trouble. I've been best friends with heroin addicts, people who are going down
> for 6 years for muggins and these are actually all decent people - apart from
> the obvious.
This topic is completley stupid. Some teenagers might not be
> able to make up their own minds and have to result to taking other peoples
> advice and following the cool thing. But, some people just might have some
> common sense.
Yeah, I know a lot of drug users who are always trying to get me to take "stuff"
But I have the common sense to say no, a lot of kids don't
But their stupidity wouldn't be tested if they weren't given the choice to take drugs etc or not
They are given that choice because of the people they are with
> MoJoJoJo wrote:
Yes, but did you have the same friends as him? Did you
> listen to the same music, watch the
same TV, hang around with the same people?
> I doubt it
"people wearing Nike, FCUK"
Ha ha, they just banned
> FCUK stuff at my school, they say
it's offensive... pft
Yep again - you're
> wrong. Where I used to live, all my friends smoked, all got drunk, always in
> trouble. I've been best friends with heroin addicts, people who are going down
> for 6 years for muggins and these are actually all decent people - apart from
> the obvious.
This topic is completley stupid. Some teenagers might not be
> able to make up their own minds and have to result to taking other peoples
> advice and following the cool thing. But, some people just might have some
> common sense.
Yeah, I know a lot of drug users who are always trying to get me to take "stuff"
But I have the common sense to say no, a lot of kids don't
But their stupidity wouldn't be tested if they weren't given the choice to take drugs etc or not
They are given that choice because of the people they are with
*Bows, then leaves the room*
I agree with the wiseness (is that a word?) of Mr. Nice Guy. Yeah, things (situations, friends, etc.) may effect people, but some people have the will to not let these things effect them.
But I don't think ALL teenagers go through this rebellious phase... I'm not exactly sure if I am... I don't think I am anyway... I don't get drunk a lot (and when I do, I make sure I'm not wrecked and spewing everywhere) and don't feel the need to try and act hard and impress people. I just want to be me.
But I don't think ALL teenagers go through this rebellious phase... I'm not exactly sure if I am... I don't think I am anyway... I don't get drunk a lot (and when I do, I make sure I'm not wrecked and spewing everywhere) and don't feel the need to try and act hard and impress people. I just want to be me.
MoJoJoJo wrote:
Yes, but did you have the same friends as him? Did you listen to the same music, watch the
same TV, hang around with the same people? I doubt it
"people wearing Nike, FCUK"
Ha ha, they just banned FCUK stuff at my school, they say
it's offensive... pft
Yep again - you're wrong. Where I used to live, all my friends smoked, all got drunk, always in trouble. I've been best friends with heroin addicts, people who are going down for 6 years for muggins and these are actually all decent people - apart from the obvious.
This topic is completley stupid. Some teenagers might not be able to make up their own minds and have to result to taking other peoples advice and following the cool thing. But, some people just might have some common sense.
Yes, but did you have the same friends as him? Did you listen to the same music, watch the
same TV, hang around with the same people? I doubt it
"people wearing Nike, FCUK"
Ha ha, they just banned FCUK stuff at my school, they say
it's offensive... pft
Yep again - you're wrong. Where I used to live, all my friends smoked, all got drunk, always in trouble. I've been best friends with heroin addicts, people who are going down for 6 years for muggins and these are actually all decent people - apart from the obvious.
This topic is completley stupid. Some teenagers might not be able to make up their own minds and have to result to taking other peoples advice and following the cool thing. But, some people just might have some common sense.
Getting back to the initial post....
I don't see hoe yu can blame rap music for all of societies ills. That's just as blinkered as all the sheep who dress like their mates.
Another thing I think that you're forgetting is that teenagers are rebeliious anyway, no matter what. ALL teenagers go through phases of being rebellious, it's not a new thing.
In the late 80's it was all ripped jeans and rock music. Now it's the same thing, just a different style.
Leabe them to it, they'll grow out of it by the time they're 20. (Christ, I feel old saying that!)
I don't see hoe yu can blame rap music for all of societies ills. That's just as blinkered as all the sheep who dress like their mates.
Another thing I think that you're forgetting is that teenagers are rebeliious anyway, no matter what. ALL teenagers go through phases of being rebellious, it's not a new thing.
In the late 80's it was all ripped jeans and rock music. Now it's the same thing, just a different style.
Leabe them to it, they'll grow out of it by the time they're 20. (Christ, I feel old saying that!)
slave2games wrote:
> Unfortunately, the "pants-in-socks" thing is running rampant in about
> 1 in 5 youngsters. It is an epidemic, and it needs to be stopped
er i won't even comment on that
> Unfortunately, the "pants-in-socks" thing is running rampant in about
> 1 in 5 youngsters. It is an epidemic, and it needs to be stopped
er i won't even comment on that
slave2games wrote:
> Unfortunately, the "pants-in-socks" thing is running rampant...
Heh...that sounds like a pretty different thing. Might try that.
> Unfortunately, the "pants-in-socks" thing is running rampant...
Heh...that sounds like a pretty different thing. Might try that.
slave2games wrote:
> Unfortunately, the "pants-in-socks" thing is running rampant in about
> 1 in 5 youngsters. It is an epidemic, and it needs to be stopped
Must be a *insert where ever you're from* thing
None of that in Newcastle
> Unfortunately, the "pants-in-socks" thing is running rampant in about
> 1 in 5 youngsters. It is an epidemic, and it needs to be stopped
Must be a *insert where ever you're from* thing
None of that in Newcastle
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