Comments on: You Can’t Judge a Teen by Its (Album) Cover

By: Kate: Your Friendly Neighborhood Otaku

Kate: Your Friendly Neighborhood Otaku — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:56:49 +0000

And this isn’t even getting into the whole movie thing. When my psychologist asked me what my favorite movie was, I said I didn’t know instead of telling her the truth: it’s Heathers, but I didn’t want her to treat me like a psychopath!

By: JaDean

JaDean — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:22:59 +0000

Musical lyrics are often poetry and can be used as a gateway to introduce teens to literature; librarians can take a students interest and turn it into a love for reading.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:32:01 +0000

Thanks so much for your emphasis on listening, and steering clear of assumption or judgement — I must admit, that study makes me cringe a bit! Your post is a welcome reminder that open communication and expression is our best strategy, always!

By: Joseph Wilk

Joseph Wilk — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:53:24 +0000

Julie, I am in wholehearted agreement. Thank you for your elaboration!

By: Julie Hildebrand

Julie Hildebrand — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:30:38 +0000

Many times we read books that relate to what we are going through in our lives, same as lyrics in music. Teens also listen to music based on what lyrics appeal to them because they can relate…or maybe it is because they think the artist is sexy…or the music is popular with their friends…or maybe because someone recommended it to them…I must admit I have listened to music that had questionable lyrics because I loved the music, not because I was suicidal. My daughter’s friends send her music that has shocking lyrics…I think that is why they like to share it, for the shock value.

Music may be a way into a teens head, not based on what they listen to but why it appeals to them…It may be because they can relate to the suicidal lyrics, or maybe they like the music video.