As investigators look into the suggestion that the alleged Adams Street shooter in Indianapolis was but acting out violent music, we as a society should consider. Do we ban violent music? Of course not. But, we should double-down as parents to teach children not to listen to music that glorifies violence, whether it is gang rap or whatever. More than just that, we as adults should take the cue, and not listen to such music.
The time a child is being raised is a time there should be restrictions. You do limit their agency. When they are grown, then they are freer to make bad decisions. But, youth is a time for training. I do not know at what point you let young adults make their own choices. But, for the good portion of their being raised, it is wise to prohibit children from listening to songs or watching movies that glorify killings and other acts of violence. Come movie night out, as parents, be mindful of the content of those movies. And, listen in as teens play music at home. Being a parent is not much more than this. Teaching right from wrong is but in moments like these.
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