As children are being used as examples for why 'inappropriate' media is detrimental, I will share my experience as one of them. I grew up from an early age listening to things like Pink Floyd, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, via my dad. There were swear words in the songs, along with numerous sexual references. Lots of them. I didn't even notice or care. In fact, all I think it's left me with is a passion for hard rock. I grew up with my mom, who ahd a hot temper and what would be considered a 'filthy' mouth. It was routine that I'd hear things like, "LISA, GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE AND DO THE GOD-DAMNED DISHES!" or "The shit will hit the fan if I come home and the socks aren't done." My mom made no attempt to hide her swearing. She made dirty jokes too, and still makes them to this day. In essence, I grew up in a completely uncensored household. Yet all it's left me with here is a resentment for authority. I still love my mom, mind you. I saw my first R-rated movie, Silence of the Lambs, when I was maybe 6. Am I out comitting violent crimes or attempting suicide? Let me tell you. I have never gotten in trouble with the law, ever. I have never gotten into a physical fight, I don't drink or smoke, and I didn't allow myself to swear until I was in seventh grade. Look how negatively the media has affected me. Or did I not grow up in an unsheltered-enough environment?
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I grew up from an early age listening to things like Pink Floyd, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, via my dad. There were swear words in the songs, along with numerous sexual references. Lots of them. I didn't even notice or care.
In fact, all I think it's left me with is a passion for hard rock.
I grew up with my mom, who ahd a hot temper and what would be considered a 'filthy' mouth. It was routine that I'd hear things like, "LISA, GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE AND DO THE GOD-DAMNED DISHES!" or "The shit will hit the fan if I come home and the socks aren't done." My mom made no attempt to hide her swearing. She made dirty jokes too, and still makes them to this day. In essence, I grew up in a completely uncensored household.
Yet all it's left me with here is a resentment for authority. I still love my mom, mind you.
I saw my first R-rated movie, Silence of the Lambs, when I was maybe 6.
Am I out comitting violent crimes or attempting suicide? Let me tell you.
I have never gotten in trouble with the law, ever. I have never gotten into a physical fight, I don't drink or smoke, and I didn't allow myself to swear until I was in seventh grade.
Look how negatively the media has affected me. Or did I not grow up in an unsheltered-enough environment?
Lisa//Slytherin