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My teen and gangsta rap
Does it mean you're an uncool parent if you don't let your teen listen to gangsta rap and hip-hop in your own car? How about if you try to explain to him that the lyrics and themes are violent and misogynistic?
Monday, November 26, 2007
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Re: My teen and gangsta rap
Your car, your rules! ... Though, every once in a while, I let my kids go crazy with the music. It gives me a chance to embarrass them with my crazy rap dancing!
Monday, December 10, 2007
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Re: My teen and gangsta rap
I think teaching teens about the meaning of songs teaches them many valuable interpretative skills that will help them in English class, in relationships, and beyond ...
Monday, December 10, 2007
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Re: My teen and gangsta rap
No, not at all. Whether they admit it or not, teens are looking for boundaries. If the parents love misogynistic music, guess where that leads the teen from there?
Monday, December 10, 2007
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RE: My teen and gangsta rap
First response is: it's not a parent's job to be cool, BUT I think it's CRITICAL (and a parent's job) to fight the tide of racist and mysogynist lyrics (crap!!) when the opportunity arises, no matter how uncool that may seem. I was horrified and disgusted by some of the stuff my daughter was listening to and I told her very directly that the N word is NEVER OK and explained the history of pain and degradation behind it and how not all people of color think its ok (her argument) pointing to the whole movement started by Imus, and protests by high profile celebrities including Oprah. Similarly, I always point out in all media, including music, how women are degraded and valued for looks, big breasts, etc. and ask her why men hold the power and women are objects and ask her if she wants to be regarded as a bitch and ho and gold digger or have her own money and take action and have power etc This is not a one-day deal, but an on-going process. so yes, listen to your kid's music at least to know what they listen to, and then yes let them know what you really think. Again, I see that as a primary job of a parent: to teach respect for self and others. One suggestion: when we're in the car my daughter gets to listen to her music one way, and I listen to my music on the return trip, so we both get exposure to each other's music--for better or for worse. (occasionally we like each others' music, which is a great bond!)
Wednesday, January 09, 2008