Music Lyrics, Videos and Children Jessica Singlar & Nicole Graves

QUESTION WOULD YOU LET YOUR KID OR SIBLING LISTEN TO: ALL ABOUT THAT BASS? BODAK YELLOW?

KIDS REACT

TEENS REACT

FINDINGS Good and bad to music lyrics and videos Dependent on various factors Artist Song Subject

REASONS BEHIND KIDS LISTENING TO MUSIC Allows kids to relate to peers Background noise for other activities Express emotion Boost energy Learn social norms Bond with music

MUSIC LYRICS & VIDEOS BASED ON DEVELOPMENT GIRLS - more likely to listen to music to express their emotions (happiness, sadness, frustration) BOYS - more likely to listen to music to energize themselves

CHILDREN & MUSIC VIDEOS Display visual component to attract more kids to buy music More views = more money Sell products Alcohol Clothing Accessories

Studies link Music and Children The exposure to the sexual and violent content changes how adolescents view these subjects Programming such as Sesame Street creates an environment for children to learn lessons each episode (Jellison & Wolfe, 1999) The popularity of the song encourages the popularized behavior expressed in these videos which kids then emulate

VIOLENCE & EXPLICIT CONTENT Detailed both in lyrics and videos: Lyrics Vulgar language Videos Women barely wearing any clothing Weapons displayed

VIOLENCE & EXPLICIT CONTENT: IMPACT ON KIDS Develop perception what is depicted in the music lyrics and videos is true Begin to emulate behavior with their peers

KID-FRIENDLY MUSIC Companies creating music with children in mind Developing new music with their favorite characters or taking a kid- friendly spin on popular songs

HOMEWORK FOR PARENTS Be aware of what music children are listening to Do the research for these songs Become media literate Parents and music industry make use of parental advisory warning on content

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