Music stimulates the brain, the emotions, and the body simultaneously. Auditory responses structure the way we learn to communicate. It's a known fact that infants still in the womb can have their senses stimulated by hearing certain sounds. Music can have a profound affect on how we communicate with others and how we view life. It is very important to remember that music is for entertainment purposes and not to be used as a guideline for life. Scottish philosopher Andrew Fletcher said "Give me the making of the songs of a nation and I do not care who writes the laws." His insight into the power of music is astonishly valid. Music plays a huge role in all of our lives, and there is no more musically impressionable generation than our adolescents. As parents we must know what our children are listening to, children should not listen to explicit and sexually charged lyrics. We should use music as it was intended as entertainment, to be enjoyed and uplifting.
I think we all need to remember how music makes us feel. Most cultures all sung songs and played music during celebrations. Lets use it the way it was intended to promote happiness.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree Donte. Back in slavery times Black people sung songs to help them get to freedom. The power is music is profound in our culture.
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