The Straits Times
Republished with Permission
28 October 2025
And it’s not just what they choose to listen to. Our young are exposed to music everywhere – from friends’ playlists, TikTok dance trends, even songs playing on the radio during car rides.
As parents, we hear these lyrics – or our children may ask us innocently what they mean. It can be discomfiting.
This stems from a deeper concern that our children might internalise the values behind the music – and that it could eventually shape their behaviour.
This often leads to knee-jerk reactions, like banning certain artistes or switching radio stations the moment we catch wind of suggestive lyrics. I’ve done it myself – but found it doesn’t get me very far.
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Nelson and Gina
Nelson and Gina Lee have been accredited facilitators with Focus on the Family Singapore for over a decade, beginning their involvement conducting relationship talks for tertiary students since 2011.
Driven by a passion for nurturing strong relationships, they have extensive experience in facilitating dating workshops for courting couples and pre-marital programmes for those considering marriage. They have also have led marriage retreats designed to deepen connection and commitment among married couples.
