I think there is such a thing as childhood innocense, but unfortunately it's not guaranteed to every child. Nor is the length of time that it lasts consistant from child to child. My kids both enjoy today's popular music and have their share of CD's etc. although we do keep tabs on what is in their collection. For a lot of the reasons already talked about in this thread, I make a special point to expose my kids to other styles and they have responded very positively. They have come out to hear me play and they have requests for songs that they like and even "borrow" my CD's from time to time.

I think rather than just trying to dictate what music your kids listen to or are permitted to own, we should concentrate on helping them make the right choices. Yeah, putting your foot down is important but explaining why and coming to an understanding with yuour kids needs to be part of that.

Too many parents let their kids do whatever they want because they can't or won't say no. I hate to hear a parent say, "Well, that's what all the other kids are listening to, what am I gonna do?" I usually like to quote that incredibly smart woman that I knew since I was just a kid (ya know, my Mom!) when she would say, "Well if all of the other parents threw their kids off a tall building, would you?" I loved her!!!

Frank