The first word that comes to mind when you think of America is freedom and being free, but what they do not know is that America plays a major role in which censorship is a key part of everyone’s everyday question. Asking should music lyrics be censored for violence and exploitation. For the longest time music censorship has been the elephant in the room. Music censorship is not a very big issue, but it is still in the back of people’s minds. When is the right age where this type of music is appropriate to listen to . Hip hop and other genres have been criticized for having inappropriate lyrics that reference to drugs,sex,violence ,and hate towards women. There are two sides that are being argued to determine whether music lyrics should be censored. Supporters who believe …show more content…
Supporters who do not believe in music censorship many believe that listening to music can help with having more of a positive mind on teenagers.’’Study shows that sixty four percent of americans listen to most of their music on youtube’’(Locker). Many say that when teens have a hard time either dealing with parents school or friends that they often turn to music to calm them down. Many also say even though parents nowadays do not know if listening to today 's rap and hiphop are helpful but studies show it is very helpful.’’According to a 2011 report studies show that music therapy helps improve social life’’(Walker). Some say that having a social life is a part of most teens nature in life. Many teens want to be able to interact and be involved in things and according to reports music is the way to go. Supports tend to say that music is a way of life and if people who believe in banning music lyrics is wrong they tend to disagree. Music is a way for people to communicate and