I have often told my children that you can find God anywhere if you are looking for Him. This discussion often arises in relation to music. It's becoming harder and harder, though to find God in current music. It's not all bad, but there is some music out there that I think could be used for torture purposes. I'm not old (exactly) or a prude, but some of the music the younger generation is listening to, in my opinion barely qualifies as music. I love the 50s and 60s. Love surf music, the Rat Pack, and Buddy Holly. I am OK with my kids listening to it. Some other parents I know don't let their kids listen to anything but Christian music and I think that's OK too. My concern is parents who don't know what their children are listening to. Currently on the top 20 there is a very sexually explicit song called "Down On Me" by Jeremih that I'm not even sure I'm old enough to listen to. We have Rihanna with "S&M" and I need say no more about that one. Then there's "Blow" by Ke$ha that frankly I'm too afraid to probe too much because I'm still a nice girl.
Supposedly, when Buddy Holly (actually Holley for those of you interested in that little piece of trivia) began playing at a roller rink in his hometown of Lubbock, TX as a teen he was not well received by the older generation because of the Rock and Roll he played. Elvis had the same effect and was only shown from the waist up on The Ed Sullivan Show because of his gyrating. I'll tell you, I will take Maybe Baby and Hound Dog over some of the songs played today. I always said I wasn't going to be one of those parents that refused to listen to current music and was old before my time, because that is what happened some 60 years ago to decent young people just trying to express themselves. I've changed my mind. There may be some things that are better left unexpressed. So, if you aren't certain what your children are listening to, start listening. Keep an open mind, but start listening. You may be surprised by what you find.
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