In this week’s music segment, Ellisa shares some “food for thought” about the correlation between explicit music content and child and adolescent behavior.  As children and teens listen from anywhere between 2.5-7 hours of music a day, research shows that there is a reflection of music content in negative behaviors in adolescents. This episode touches on what the experts say and practical tips on how to reduce explicit content at home and on the go. 

Impact of Music, Music Lyrics, and Music Videos on Children and Youth - PEDIATRICS

 This Mom’s Kid Heard “WAP” While She Was on TikTok and the Result Was Hilarious - PopSugar

How to limit explicit music pumping through your kids’ headphones. - DeseretNews

How to filter explicit content on Apple Music

How to filter explicit content on Spotify

How to filter explicit content on Amazon devices