Parental advisories
I do think that record companies should be responsible for putting parental advisories on the music they distribute. I think that they are the ones putting the music out to the general public so they should be the ones to put the advisories on it. They know better than anyone, except maybe the artist, what kind of content it has. As a consumer I depend on them to help me know what is ok for my children and what is not ok.
I think that the advisories work to a certain extent. I always look at the Parental advisories of the music I buy for my kids. I also check it on video games, movies and TV. I think that as a parent I find it very useful and extremely helpful. I do not want my 8 year old son playing a game that had prostitutes and gory violence. I do not think that he is old enough, nor mature enough, to fully understand exactly what is going on. However, I still do not think that it is appropriate for him. Without the advisories I would not know what songs are full of profanities with out listening to the entire CD. In the event that I did buy the CD, then listen to it and realize it is not appropriate for my son, I will have lost my money because you can t return then once they are opened.
On the other hand I have bought things, mostly video games, that are rated PG and I have found them completely unacceptable for my kids. I once bought a game for my boys and when I got it home the game was nothing but blood and guts. The charters were saying everything but curse words. I was totally shocked that it was rated PG. I learned that you can not totally relay on the parental advisories when choosing what to buy.
Another problem with them is that they do not really work with teenagers. My sister was buying and downloading what ever CD or songs she wanted regardless of the parental advisory. I do not think most stores would stop a teenager from buying a CD because of the parental advisory. I know that teenagers for the most part do not need the supervision like the younger kids but I still think it is important to monitor it somewhat.
As I have said before, I do believe that the record companies should put the advisories on the music. However, they are of no use if parents do not use them. I know many parents that think that it is perfectly fine to let their kids listen to anything because it is “just music”. Untimely it is up to the parents to say what their children can and can not listen to.
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I totally agree with your post!! I to believe that the record companies should be responsible for putting the labels on the music they sell. I like the fact that you said that you check other warning labels on things such as video games and movies. My parents did this when I was a child and now, I don't listen to, watch, or play games that have to do due with violence. You are setting a good example for your children by doing so!!! Its true that without the advisories on the music, you would never know what the songs are saying unless you took the time to listen to each and every album you bought for your children. As far as you talking about your sister being able to download any type of music she wants without any parental consent, I agree that it is wrong. I believe that if a teen is under 18, they shouldn't be allowed to purchase music that has these warning labels. Teens do not need as much guidance as young children, but I believe that the parents should still keep an eye open as to what they are listening to! I also believe that it is wrong of many parents to think and to allow their children to listen to whatever they want to because it is “just music”!!!! I enjoyed your post!!!
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