MUSIC EFFECTS ON CHILDREN

The children of today are surrounded by technology and entertainment, such as television, internet, music, and video games. Music is one of media that has a big influence on children. It's just like two edges of coin. Music has many good effects on children. The first is listening skill is being developed and improved. We can hear the children who sing a song fluently. It shows that their listening skill is developing and their memory is being skill as well. The second is classical music affects the growth of IQ and EQ. It is said that music, especially classical music affects the growth of IQ and EQ of children. The third is gaining confidence. Singing their favorite song will help the children to gain confidence. They will proud of themselves that they can sing. Besides good effects, music also has negative effects on children. The first is trying to act out the song's lyrics. Lyrics are highly suggestive which can cause children to act out it. If the songs suggested kissing, hugging, or even shooting, they might just do that. The second is emulating singer's style. We can see how influential singers are just by looking the children, their dress, and their hair just like their idols.