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How Music Affects Teens

June 12, 2009
By Mariam Saeed SILVER, Smithtown, New York
Mariam Saeed SILVER, Smithtown, New York
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The Affect Music Has On Different Teens





Music is something that every person has his or her own specific opinion about. Different people have different taste, and various types of music have many ways of leaving an impact on someone. It can be relaxing, angering, soothing, energizing, and many more.



There are so many types of music out there today. Rap, pop, rock, country, indie, alternative, hardcore are some of the abundant types in the world. Music sends out either good or bad messages that have big impacts on how people act. People usually become friends with others who have a same taste in music as the rest of the people they hangout with, or it can be vice versa. People may not want to associate with people who have different tastes in music because they’ll argue about what they think is better but its just their own opinions.



Rap and Rock music are two very important types of music in the world. They both send out different messages and help kids. The lyrics sung or rapped by the artists can be things going on in their own personal lives, and people with the same types of problems can listen to them so they know theirs hope and theirs people like this out there in the world. Music can also serve as a catalyst for new ideas. When people listen to the new things out there, they learn different things going on in the world and they become more open-minded because they’re exposed to different people like the artists.



A lot of people come to the conclusion that rap music has a very big impact on the world. Listening to the lyrics, they usually revolve around sex and drugs and those are topics many parents don’t want their kids being involved in. Many of the music videos made by rap artists in the world show these topics in them. Studies show that people who are more into rap music do drugs one time in their lives.



People can use music to express themselves, in ways it can’t be expressed through behavior, or art. You can usually tell how someone’s feeling by the type of music he or she is listening to at the time. It’s a tool used by many. Groups of people around the world can come together and gather at concerts, shows, and venues to show what their interests and likings are and you see how many people have similar likings as you.



I can personally relate to the effects that music has on its listeners and users because it’s a big part of my life. Every day I listen to the words and sounds of different singers/bands with contrasting ideas and opinions. The music I listen makes me who I am.


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jubabee1998 said...
on Jan. 24 2011 at 7:38 pm
do u believe music affects ur brain

Mariam Saeed said...
on Jan. 24 2011 at 6:28 pm
2009, I believe

jubabee1998 said...
on Jan. 6 2011 at 5:25 pm
what year was this written in

Celia PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 30 2010 at 9:54 am
Celia PLATINUM, London, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"When your life flashes before your eyes, make sure it's worth watching" - Unknown

loved the ideas, but one phrase was contradictory: "People can use music to express themselves, in ways it can’t be expressed through behavior, or art." Music IS art. according to wikipedia, "Music is an art form whose medium is sound." perhaps you should consider this if you plan to rewrite/edit your article.

gothdeamon said...
on Dec. 20 2010 at 8:53 am
Phantom girl is correct and so are you they need to provide more details and less general ideas they need sorces and facts thank you for addressing this to them

gothdeamon said...
on Dec. 20 2010 at 8:50 am
Screemo rulz!

gabyherdez said...
on Dec. 1 2010 at 9:15 am
ny kind of music that you enjoy listening to. wether it be rap, country or scremo.

dude said...
on Nov. 25 2010 at 8:13 am
Im at school right now, and i am bored, oh and what music makes you happy ??? :)

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on Oct. 31 2010 at 6:57 am
Phantom_Girl GOLD, Ft. Carson, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
"If it comes out of the lion's mouth...it will be on the test."
-Mr. Bala

Sorry, I'm a grammar Nazi. :D

"Mom, why does it say '10 Items or Less'? It should be '10 Items or Fewer'!"


on Oct. 31 2010 at 6:55 am
Phantom_Girl GOLD, Ft. Carson, Colorado
14 articles 0 photos 279 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If it comes out of the lion's mouth...it will be on the test."
-Mr. Bala

P.S.-I'ts effect, not affect. You are using it as a noun, affect is a verb.

on Oct. 31 2010 at 6:55 am
Phantom_Girl GOLD, Ft. Carson, Colorado
14 articles 0 photos 279 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If it comes out of the lion's mouth...it will be on the test."
-Mr. Bala

I'm sorry, please don't take offence, but this is not at all well written.

You did not provide nearly enough details as to what you were talking about. When you mentioned the study, I expected you to mention some possible reasons for this, or give a few more studies, or at least site your sources, but you did none of this. And you didn't really talk about the effects music in general has on teens. You just listed one effect of rap and then got off topic and started talking about personal taste.

Again, please don't take offence, I'm truly sorry if I am being too harsh. I'm not trying to be mean, just trying to provide some constructive criticism.


jo-ray XDDD said...
on Aug. 27 2010 at 7:51 am
i like the way this author thinks i am doing an article on how music deos affect teens this stuff helps:)

wow lolz xd said...
on Jan. 17 2010 at 5:12 pm
sos ture so so ture

xBrando SILVER said...
on Nov. 29 2009 at 3:20 am
xBrando SILVER, Carpinteria, California
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Favorite Quote:
"Don't waste your time, or time will waste you."

Although not a review, it did contain some good information. Try to be more specific. Rock is a big word. You can't just generalize everything with a guitar and drums as rock.

Good write though :)

on Oct. 13 2009 at 10:03 am
BrittneySamantha SILVER, Tomball, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
you may say im a dreamer, but im not the only one -john lennon

this was a good review about music, i argee :)

on Sep. 15 2009 at 4:16 pm
Phoenix22 PLATINUM, Danbury, Connecticut
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This really isn't a review.