“The Weeknd”The Effects of Explicit Lyrics on

Teens

By: Brittany Brown

“The Weeknd”- Abel Tesfaye

“Left one weekend and never came home”

“The Weeknd’s Lyrics”

5 Ways Explicit Lyrics Effect Teens:

Behavioral Issues

5 Ways Explicit Lyrics Effect Teens:

Self-Image

5 Ways Explicit Lyrics Effect Teens:

View of Others

5 Ways Explicit Lyrics Effect Teens:

Alcohol and Drug Abuse

5 Ways Explicit Lyrics Effect Teens:

Portrays Sex in an Unhealthy Way

Parents View On Explicit Lyrics:

Parents are often unaware of the lyric content in their children’s music.

In a study only 9% of parents were concerned about music lyrics.

Parents can help by monitoring what their children are downloading, purchasing, and listening to.