Mary Eberstadt Research Paper

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According to Mary Eberstadt "yesterday's rock was the music of abandon, today's is that of abandonment." In the past, musical lyric called to do your own things, be independent, express yourself, be free, but today's music describes "our home-alone world," how children experience loneliness when parents prefer personal problems and careers. As an example Eberstadt took famous rapper Eminem and his songs. In his songs, Eminem accused parents of being bad parents, selfish, materialistic, and neglecting their children; he attacks irresponsible adults. Many teenagers are so passionate about music that just they live it. It's kind of addiction, passion. Nothing, except the music, not interested in certain segments of the youth. Coming from

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