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Music had contributed to the downfall of this generation – at least that’s what many politicians, parents, and lobbyists say. Music does have a great impact on our lives, but is it strong enough to make us commit violence? If our parents have taught us right from wrong, it doesn’t matter what someone on the radio tells us. Although music may influence us, it has little impact, on it’s own, to cause acts of violence. We’re a lot stronger and more intelligent than people think we are. This paper will analyze the destructive themes in music; list concerns parents should have, and include positive solutions to lower destructive behavior. When kids are younger, they’re interested in Radio Disney, cartoon theme songs, School House Rock, Sesame Street, and Mister Rogers. According to, Joan Raymond, author of “Radio Active”, around the critical age of 9, their “allegiance switches” to a top 40 rock station (25). Co-authors of It’s Not Only Rock & Roll, Christenson and Roberts, agree it is common for people to question what role music plays in teenager’s lives (3). After all, as research from the American Academy of Pediatrics proves, “from infancy to adulthood, it is an integral part of our lives. Teen