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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^^  OP here and, sorry, but I disagree with the two previous PPs. Adult women listening to rap is one thing - you do you. It's not my cup of tea, but whatever.

It's very different when 15 year old boys, who have no life experience, no perspective, no frame of reference about women, no real experience in dealing with racism, etc etc, are enamored with this music that glorifies violence, misogyny and racism. Another PP mentioned the importance of making sure that he knows it's only "art," and that the message is to stop when he turns the music off.

I think that's a hell of a lot to expect from kids. [/quote]

I think you are selling both 15 year old boys and rap music very short. [/quote]

Look, I was the PP who mentioned "art."  I agree that it is a heavy lift for teenagers. But that's parenting, isn't it?  All of the boys listen to the music, so he is gong to be exposed to it regardless of whether I try to prohibit it.  Trust me, I am angst ridden that he is going to use that vile word and get his huge trouble at school. But you know what? That's life. If he messes up, there will be severe consequences and he knows that.  I'm also terrified that he isn't studying hard enough, or treating people with enough respect, or even that he is confident enough. But I can't make that happen. He has to figure it out. All we can do is continually model good behavior, reinforce positive messages, emphasize core values, and keep the lines of communication open.  [/quote]

OP here, and I agree with this. I do think this is about all we can do. But it's a sad commentary on our world today that we have reached a point that parents have to accept this, and kids actually seek this out, as entertainment.[/quote]

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