Violent lyrics cause violent behavior? Music has been around for thousands of years. Certain types of music appeal to everyone. When was the last time you have heard someone say that they don't enjoy any type of music, at all? Lately, music has been criticized for corrupting the minds of young people. Rap is being blamed for many crimes and murders in cities all over America, and heavy metal is being blamed for giving teens …showed first 75 words of 1027 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1027 total…lyrics increase aggressive thoughts and feelings. (Research update) (Brief Article) 09/22/2003; The Journal of Addiction and Mental Health; de la Hey, Mark Music, money, murder: as rising body counts spur CD sales, rap faces a crisis.(includes related information on recording businesses headed by Marion 'Suge' Knight and by Sean 'Puffy' Combs) 03/24/1997; Newsweek; Roberts, Johnnie L. Impact of music lyrics and music videos on children and youth (RE9144). (American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Communications) 12/01/1996; Pediatrics