Tipper Gore

So I was watching some old footage of Tipper Gore bitchin about how she bought her daughter the Purple Rain album, and was appalled to hear the lyrics of "Darling Nikki", particularly the lines that depict her masturbating. It really got me to thinking about censorship of media, and the role of parents.

How dare parents rely on the media, and artists to protect their children? In my opinion, a person's role as a parent is to provide protection against forces that they believe are harmful to a child's development.

Art, including music, and acting is all about self expression. If you feel like singing about sex, mutilation, drugs, or whatever you are into, so be it. Parents protect your children, let the artists make their money.

I dont think a child with parents who give them love, support, and positive reinforcement have to deal with weak minded kids who imitate the imagery of violent or sexually suggestive songs.

I guess what I am trying to say is that parents should be their children's teachers, so that they do not take notes from Professor Snoop.


Damn, Darling Nikki is a sexy song...