Children have access to the media in ways their parents never imagined. In that sense, teenage rebellion is easier than ever before. This media access scares some parents because of the sexually explicit themes, violence and strong language so readily available. It's a normal feeling, just as rebellion is normal for a teenager. Every generation throws a hero up the pop charts, every generation rebels.
Parents can turn to the experts.
Parents can turn to each other. Most parents believe in monitoring the music their children listen to. In focus groups on music lyrics, parents said they should, and do, have the primary responsibility for instilling in their children proper morals and values, and for controlling their behavior. Parents want to set the limits. They need information to do that.