Statistics relating to music:

- The Parents Music Resource Center states that American adolescents listen to approximately 10,500 hours of rock music between the periods of 7th to 12th grades - this is a mere 500 hours less than the amount of time spent in school over the entire 12 years.

- Entertainment Monitor reported that in 1995 only 10 of the top 40 popular compact discs on sale during the holiday season were void of profanity or lyrics dealing with violence, sex, and drugs.

- Several studies have found that parents are often unaware of the lyrics in the songs that their children are listening to.

   taken from Facts About Media Violence and Effects on the American Family

- In 1998, research concluded music videos were more violent than feature films and television, averaging four violent scenes each

- In 1997, a study found that 22.4% of MTV video contained violence and 25% depicted weapon carrying.

   taken from Youth and Violent Music