Comments on: Study: Listening to a lot of music may be an indicator of teen depression

By: Carol J. Carter

Carol J. Carter — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:36:33 +0000

Well said, Erica. Music can have an emotional and psychological connection that television can’t provide. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

By: Erica

Erica — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:11:22 +0000

Television may not have won out for control over young minds because it tells you what to see, hear, and think. However with music you seem more free. The person singing to you uses lyrics guided from their own life experiences, their own soul and many times, teens connect with this(e.g. rap, angst music, some hard metal). As a teenager you can form your own worlds in your mind and and no one is listening…

By: AZ Mom of Many Hats

AZ Mom of Many Hats — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:28:24 +0000

This makes a lot of sense. The “hot medium” of music makes it so that they don’t have to engage or interpret much from what they are hearing. It is the perfect type of “escape” from what is dragging them down. With their music, they can go to a place to either confirm or deny their angst, without much effort, interaction, and physical/emotional engagement. It is also a way they can isolate themselves and insulate themselves with messages that support their negative feelings. I think as parents, we always need to be aware of how much time is spent and to what type of music our children are listening too. Great article. Thanks.