Because listening to music propels our brain waves to shift in accordance with the mood of the music, not all workplaces may benefit from having an environment in which music is played, according to Dr. Ellen Weber, the founder and director of the International MITA Center, a brain-based renewal center. For those workplaces that require intense concentration and focus, a quiet atmosphere may be best.
Songs filled with violent lyrics can prompt feelings of aggression, especially in teens, according to Science Daily. Because aggression can lead to unpleasant behavior, some music may not be appropriate for those who are susceptible to anger or violence.
Many songwriters express raw emotion in their music, especially when writing about failed relationships or unrequited romances. Exposure to such lyrics can be difficult for someone going through a trying time in his life.
Some blame for the Columbine High shootings of 1999 was placed on the type of music listened to by the youth who carried out the massacre. Many evangelical groups and parents boycotted artists that exhibited goth culture, claiming they were influencing teens to be violent.
It may be wise to monitor the music younger loved ones listen to. Since many songs that are accessible on the Internet are filled with content that is considered explicit, having guidelines or parental control settings could help prevent a child from stumbling upon something inappropriate.