Even if Rock and Roll is not your favorite type of music, it is one of the--if not, the--biggest phenomenon since its birth in the 1950s. Along with it being particularly popular among teens, rock and roll has a bad reputation, and that is all part of the attraction. It has constantly been under public scrutiny for promoting sex, drugs and violence. Rock has become synonymous with rebellious conduct in the minds of parents. Among them are traditionalists who strongly hold the belief that such music is a one-way ticket to aggressive and even violent behavior in youth. This has led to musicians being heavily criticized for their radical image as well as the lyrical contents in their music. Since rock depicts so much negativity, why are youths all around the world so fascinated with it?
Rock music is sometimes a manner for adolescents to manage their emotions. Youths of today face enormous pressures like school, friends, and family. Such pressures usually cause feelings of frustration, anger, and vulnerability. However, through music, many of them are able to relieve stress after channeling negative emotions into the songs. Music can come into someone's life very auspiciously; when little Johnny's parents got divorced, he embraced rock music to help him solve his mental problems. This not only helps youths to get the emotional balance they need, but it also frees them from the harsh reality of life.
Many teenagers have the common perception: "you are what you listen to". Everyone is identified by the kind of music they listen to. In the norm of their lives, many want to have a sense of being empowered--to break out of their molds--and to be somebody else. Rock music releases an energy that lets teenagers express the aggression bottled up inside them. Sadly, the dark truth remains that, although most teens understand that some music is simply entertainment and should not be taken into context, there is still a minority who are negatively influenced by music...