Part one of term paper
Each year 40 000 Americans commit suicide. Of these 40 000, 30 000 are teenagers between the ages of thirteen and twenty. Recently society has begun to blame music, more specifically alternative and rap, for some of these deaths. People say teen music's negative lyrics force their young, innocent teenagers to commit suicide. I feel that t ...

Part two of term paper
... a mix of emotions, which is why it is so compatible with adolescents. Music soothes, gives a feeling of belonging and can help someone through troubled times. Recently an article in the Gazette stated that Mr.Steel, a parent blames his son's suicide on Nirvana's music. He said "Cobain's dark, nilistic lyrics forced his son to end his life. I find this excuse unacceptable. If your child is dead at least try to figure out why they are dead instead for looking to point the finger at someone. ...