In his book Deliberate Speed (1990) W.T. Lhamon, Jr. argues that “culture tilted towards the youth” (8) but the staying power of it was not recognised by the mass media and other business outlets, though they later capitalized on it. Society gradually saw that changes in manner, values and style among teenagers of the 50s was not a passing fad but was here to stay as a growing expression of youth rebellion against the conservative ideals. In the 1950s, parents blamed rock ‘n’ roll for causing juvenile delinquency as it contained sexual connotation. The vulgarism and suggestive choice of words compelled the teens to listen to it repeatedly because their parents restricted it. They really felt that ultimately they had something to cling on
