The problem is, that if children are exposed to vulgarity at a young age, by the time they are older, they may learn to accept it as the norm, and not realise that it isn't the right thing to do.

The keyword you used in that sentence is the word may. CHildren may do this or they may do that. Children are not entirely socialized through one medium. Children learn cultural norms, values, and rituals through the various institutions of the society (i.e. family, religion, school, etc). Thus if the societal norm says one thing and the child doing another there will be some cognitive dissonance.

Many of these rap songs glorify violence and promiscuity.

And many others don't. In regards to children it is the parents responsibility to take charge of their children not the government.

By censoring media, the government delays exposure to such things until children are old enough to understand the messages.

Don't forget they are also censoring the artist freedom of expression, not to mention they are censoring those who are considered adults freedom of choice as there will no longer be that option to chose such music.


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