Table Of Contents
Foreword by Cathy Finck xi
Introduction
Chapter 1 Questions to Think About
Chapter 2 Relating to Music
Chapter 3 Code of Ethics
Chapter 4 Listening to the Message
Chapter 5 Understanding Today’s Music
Chapter 6 Enhancing Your Media Literacy
Chapter 7 Learning Four Types of Music
Chapter 8 Rapping About Violence, Gangs and Family
Chapter 9 Going to the Darkest Places:
Metal
Chapter 10 From Nerds to Goths
Chapter 11 Stereotyping
Chapter 12 Identifying Signs of Trouble
Chapter 13 The Perfect High
Chapter 14 Talking About Drugs
Chapter 15 Getting Through the Turbulent Times
Chapter 16 Long Haired Country Boy
Chapter 17 Arguing Pot versus Alcohol
Chapter 18 Creating a Stronger Sense of Self
Chapter 19 Using Secret Codes
Chapter 20 Averting Risks, Imposing Consequences
Chapter 21 Talking: the First Line of Defense
Chapter 22 Sex in Music
Chapter 23 Decoding the Messages in Music
Chapter 24 Discussing Difficult Subjects
Chapter 25 Assessing Relationships
Chapter 26 Bullying Behavior and Tolerance
Chapter 27 Angry Kids, Depression and Suicidal
Ideation
Chapter 28 For Educators and Parents
Chapter 29 Neighborhoods and Communities
Chapter 30 Helping Dads Stay Involved
Chapter 31 What It Means to Be a Parent
Conclusion
Afterword
Appendix A A Look at the Future
Appendix B Eye-Opening Activity
Appendix C Prevention Plan for Educators
Appendix D Tips for Teens: How to Help a
Friend
Appendix E Informal Script for parents (bullying
behavior)
Appendix F Cyber-Bullying by Dr. Patti Agatston
Appendix G Self Injury behavior (cutting)
Appendix H Song References and Resources
Total number of pages- 162
