Comments on: Did I Just Hear What I Think I Heard? http://youngchicagonista.com/featured/did-i-just-hear-what-i-think-i-heard-no-photo/ Girl Inspired. Girl Powered. Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:50:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Thomas Birman http://youngchicagonista.com/featured/did-i-just-hear-what-i-think-i-heard-no-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-622 Thomas Birman Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:59:25 +0000 http://young.chicagonista.com/?p=120#comment-622 As a parent, I've been unsure what to do on this topic. A couple decades ago, yes -- we had vulgar stuff too -- 2 Live Crew, etc., but I would NEVER have listened to that in the car with my parents -- not even the "mild" stuff, like some of AC/DC's and Prince's songs. Nowadays I am in the car and my teen step-daughter is singing along, knowing full well that we both know the not-so-hidden meanings of the lyrics (e.g., "candy shop") When I've had enough, I ask her to change the station -- but it seems to not bother her that doing so makes me uncomfortable. Establishing her independence, I guess -- but sure causes for some awkwardness moments. As a parent, I’ve been unsure what to do on this topic. A couple decades ago, yes — we had vulgar stuff too — 2 Live Crew, etc., but I would NEVER have listened to that in the car with my parents — not even the “mild” stuff, like some of AC/DC’s and Prince’s songs.

Nowadays I am in the car and my teen step-daughter is singing along, knowing full well that we both know the not-so-hidden meanings of the lyrics (e.g., “candy shop”)

When I’ve had enough, I ask her to change the station — but it seems to not bother her that doing so makes me uncomfortable. Establishing her independence, I guess — but sure causes for some awkwardness moments.

]]> By: Kim Lott http://youngchicagonista.com/featured/did-i-just-hear-what-i-think-i-heard-no-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-421 Kim Lott Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:18:03 +0000 http://young.chicagonista.com/?p=120#comment-421 Wonderful article!!! I've felt the same for years! One person can make a difference! Keep up the great work. Wonderful article!!! I’ve felt the same for years! One person can make a difference!
Keep up the great work.

]]> By: Courtney Stevens http://youngchicagonista.com/featured/did-i-just-hear-what-i-think-i-heard-no-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-408 Courtney Stevens Sat, 30 Jan 2010 08:21:10 +0000 http://young.chicagonista.com/?p=120#comment-408 Megan, You are a terrific writer/blogger, and obviously very passionate regarding this subject... wonderful job! Megan,
You are a terrific writer/blogger, and obviously very passionate regarding this subject… wonderful job!

]]> By: Aunt K http://youngchicagonista.com/featured/did-i-just-hear-what-i-think-i-heard-no-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Aunt K Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:49:02 +0000 http://young.chicagonista.com/?p=120#comment-401 Great job Megan! I wish more young people thought like you and then maybe we would hear less of the trash that's playing on the airwaves. We are all so proud of you! Great job Megan! I wish more young people thought like you and then maybe we would hear less of the trash that’s playing on the airwaves. We are all so proud of you!

]]> By: SKennedy http://youngchicagonista.com/featured/did-i-just-hear-what-i-think-i-heard-no-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-396 SKennedy Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:46:22 +0000 http://young.chicagonista.com/?p=120#comment-396 Excellent post and well said. Thank you for reminding us that we do have the power to make the difference and we do have the time to do what it takes to make a positive change. Well done, Megan! Excellent post and well said. Thank you for reminding us that we do have the power to make the difference and we do have the time to do what it takes to make a positive change. Well done, Megan!

]]> By: Grandma Tam http://youngchicagonista.com/featured/did-i-just-hear-what-i-think-i-heard-no-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-392 Grandma Tam Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:21:28 +0000 http://young.chicagonista.com/?p=120#comment-392 Megan, you are so right on! I am so very proud of the Godly, young woman you are. Speak boldly, do not fear. You will go far. Love Grandma Tam Megan, you are so right on! I am so very
proud of the Godly, young woman you are.
Speak boldly, do not fear. You will go far. Love Grandma Tam

]]> By: Grampa Jack http://youngchicagonista.com/featured/did-i-just-hear-what-i-think-i-heard-no-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-390 Grampa Jack Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:44:51 +0000 http://young.chicagonista.com/?p=120#comment-390 What a wonderful, charismatic young lady this is. She writes with a great deal of poise and understanding. Her dreams are great and she could fulfill any one of them. Only the best for her!!! What a wonderful, charismatic young lady this is. She writes with a great deal of poise and understanding. Her dreams are great and she could fulfill any one of them. Only the best for her!!!

]]> By: Jan Fellows http://youngchicagonista.com/featured/did-i-just-hear-what-i-think-i-heard-no-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-389 Jan Fellows Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:46:21 +0000 http://young.chicagonista.com/?p=120#comment-389 Megan: I am so proud of you for taking such a stand. Too many use the excuse, "I don't really listen to the lyrics, I just like the beat". What they don't realize is that the lyrics are going into their head and are swimming around in there--whether they like it or not. Good job, Megan. Stand up and be counted and don't ever be afraid to make a statement! Megan: I am so proud of you for taking such a stand. Too many use the excuse, “I don’t really listen to the lyrics, I just like the beat”. What they don’t realize is that the lyrics are going into their head and are swimming around in there–whether they like it or not. Good job, Megan. Stand up and be counted and don’t ever be afraid to make a statement!

]]> By: Dsheahan http://youngchicagonista.com/featured/did-i-just-hear-what-i-think-i-heard-no-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-378 Dsheahan Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:01:59 +0000 http://young.chicagonista.com/?p=120#comment-378 Meg Thuy, so proud of you and the way you articulate what's in your heart through your writing. I really enjoy reading your posts! Great work! Meg Thuy, so proud of you and the way you articulate what’s in your heart through your writing. I really enjoy reading your posts! Great work!

]]> By: Kristen H http://youngchicagonista.com/featured/did-i-just-hear-what-i-think-i-heard-no-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-374 Kristen H Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:26:57 +0000 http://young.chicagonista.com/?p=120#comment-374 You are so right. The same thing has happened to me too. Garbage in, garbage out! Wield your power and make a change! You are so right. The same thing has happened to me too. Garbage in, garbage out! Wield your power and make a change!

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