Remudamom Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I just told my two boys that Eminem would not be played in my house. I don't care who likes him, I don't care if it pisses them off and I don't care if it makes them resent me. I just took a look at some of his lyrics and this is a hill I'm going to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Move over. I'm planting my flag next to yours on that hill. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Sometimes, being 'one of those moms' is the only common sense things to do. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I need a few inches to stick my flag in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Somehow I pictured it as a game of 'Red Rover' rather than a flag planting :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I tried planting that flag here a few months ago. Needless to say, should the subject come up around our house...I'm right with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvingLife Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Move over. I'm planting my flag next to yours on that hill. :D Lol my mom did the same thing a long time ago!! I so agree with you, my mom doesn't allow any of this type of "junk" in the house, it rots the brain, and it makes you think of things that you don't need to. These people that sings these songs need to find God or do something else with their lives. There are little kids ya know! I don't listen to any of this and I feel great that I don't, when my friends ask me if I ever heard these songs, and I tell them no, they look at me like I am crazy. But hey, I like who I am and I feel stronger in God more than ever! Good for you, lol.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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delaney Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I just have to chuckle because I was just singing along with him in the car. I only listen to the cleaned up versions because he does have a real potty mouth. He will go down in music history as one of the most talented rappers I believe because some of his stuff is really quite good....but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 OMGosh, your boys too? What is up w/ these kids? Mine keeps playing the "clean" versions of his songs on you tube. I. don't. care! Hate that guy (and any rap for that matter, but especially him-ick) My flag is right next to yours, and Daisy's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 :lol: My mother tolerated The White Album over and over and over, through 4 kids, but never, ever got past the first line of "Why Don't We Do It In The Road" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Sometimes a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherLinda Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 You go, girl. :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I just have to chuckle because I was just singing along with him in the car. I only listen to the cleaned up versions because he does have a real potty mouth. He will go down in music history as one of the most talented rappers I believe because some of his stuff is really quite good....but that's just me. Add me to the list that loves his music. IMO he is one of the most gifted poets that has ever lived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Add me to the list that loves his music. IMO he is one of the most gifted poets that has ever lived. Okay, I wasn't going to get into this, but poetry about having oral you know what, and rape, and every cuss word that even I don't use, imo, is not poetry. And if he does write poetry, (and to me that's a huge if) then it loses all it's credibility because of the trash he does write. But, you know, that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairie rose Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Okay, I wasn't going to get into this, but poetry about having oral you know what, and rape, and every cuss word that even I don't use, imo, is not poetry. And if he does write poetry, (and to me that's a huge if) then it loses all it's credibility because of the trash he does write. But, you know, that's just me. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Fortunately for me, none of my kids like rap so no Eminem here. IF they did, I would be right there with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Good for you! Mine's only 6, so I'm sure things will be worse, LOL, so keep the home fires burning on that Hill, and I'll get there when I get there :) Ha! At that age all you have to worry about are inappropriate sounds at the dinner table.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Remudamom Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 And the farting in public..... and the ensuing laughing fits....and the burping in public, AND the tendency to pick things up off the ground and sniff them.... Well, I can sympathize with your son. If someone farts in public I'm the first to roll around laughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Okay, I wasn't going to get into this, but poetry about having oral you know what, and rape, and every cuss word that even I don't use, imo, is not poetry. And if he does write poetry, (and to me that's a huge if) then it loses all it's credibility because of the trash he does write. But, you know, that's just me. Seriously, I agree. Part of my definition of what makes GOOD poetry is the content. It isn't just about clever arrangement of words. But as you said, "That's just me." Thankfully, we each parent our own kids and not each others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalGal Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 You go girl!! I've got your back... :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I just told my two boys that Eminem would not be played in my house. I don't care who likes him, I don't care if it pisses them off and I don't care if it makes them resent me. I just took a look at some of his lyrics and this is a hill I'm going to take. Really, Remudamom? How could you do that? What kind of mother would CENSOR the lyrics to such classic hits as "Ass Like That" or "Big Weenie?" For shame. ;) Way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Really, Remudamom? How could you do that? What kind of mother would CENSOR the lyrics to such classic hits as "Ass Like That" or "Big Weenie?" For shame. ;) Way to go. Thanks a lot. I just laughed so hard my stomach hurts!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Remudamom, I'm with you all the way. Trash like that isn't allowed in my house either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Me too!!!! Can't stand him! I need a few inches to stick my flag in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Really, Remudamom? How could you do that? What kind of mother would CENSOR the lyrics to such classic hits as "Ass Like That" or "Big Weenie?" For shame. ;) Way to go. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) With you on every point...including the part that it's not poetry. Besides, even if they do resent you now, they will find themselves calling you at some point in the future and apologizing for resenting you because....they just heard the exact same words come out of their mouths to THEIR kids. :001_smile: For the record, my ds11 loves rap but has chosen -- of his own free will (which is good because it is also a hill I will climb if necessary) -- to not listen to Eminem. He thinks they have messed up everything he likes about rap. Edited November 18, 2010 by Debbie in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 With you on every point...including the part that it's not poetry. Besides, even if they do resent you now, they will find themselves calling you at some point in the future and apologizing for resenting you because....they just heard the exact same words come out of their mouths to THEIR kids. :001_smile: Oh yeah. Payback will be sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I'm quite relieved that right now my kids don't even know who he is....but should they ever 'discover' him you can bet I'll plant my flag up there with the rest of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Excellent. Wishing there was a "like" button for your post. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Move over. I'm planting my flag next to yours on that hill. :D :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I really like Eminem, but I would not under any circumstances let my kids listen to him. When they are adults, they can make that decision for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylou Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 What? Didn't your boys tell you that God makes a debut on his album? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Move over. I'm planting my flag next to yours on that hill. :D Make some room for mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I had "one of those moms" and I'm grateful for it :D I plan to be one too. Thankfully my son's music interests only extend to Taylor Swift and the Harry Potter soundtrack at the moment (he's 7), so this is a hill I don't have to climb. . . yet. And I agree--in no way is his 'work' poetry. Tacky, trashy, classless, degrading lowbrow filth is a better description in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I just told my two boys that Eminem would not be played in my house. I don't care who likes him, I don't care if it pisses them off and I don't care if it makes them resent me. I just took a look at some of his lyrics and this is a hill I'm going to take. I don't see anything wrong with drawing a line at a certain point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Okay, I wasn't going to get into this, but poetry about having oral you know what, and rape, and every cuss word that even I don't use, imo, is not poetry. And if he does write poetry, (and to me that's a huge if) then it loses all it's credibility because of the trash he does write. But, you know, that's just me. :iagree: I planted that flag a long time ago, but I can not stand any kind of rap, even Christian rap. Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariston Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Okay, I wasn't going to get into this, but poetry about having oral you know what, and rape, and every cuss word that even I don't use, imo, is not poetry. And if he does write poetry, (and to me that's a huge if) then it loses all it's credibility because of the trash he does write. But, you know, that's just me. I personally think that's dangerous territory...there is a long history of poetry and art that is lewd, lascivious, bawdy, obscene, vulgar, etc. Now whether we want to allow our children to listen/read/view it is another question, and probably an easy one for most parents (no!). But a lot of great poetry/writing had been called trash in its day on the basis of lacking in morals. I submit to you this line from Romeo and Juliet (which may have been edited out of your version by an offended editor!): O Romeo, that she were, O that she were An open-arse, and thou a poperin pear. A poperin pear, apparently, was a penis shaped pear which was used as a euphemism for penis, and as a pun on 'pop her in.' Now that's vulgar enough that I felt uncomfortable typing it--and its Shakespeare! I have no particular opinion on Eminem and his ability or lack thereof as a poet. I for one do not let my children listen to any popular music--Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, High School Musical, none of it. This may get harder as they get older, so we'll see how it goes, but that's the line I've drawn for now. But I just thought I'd speak up to offer another perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Good for you. Do you have room for a Father on that hill of yours? Amazing parents actually drawing lines and maintaining standards...I did not think we could do that without help:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Well, I can sympathize with your son. If someone farts in public I'm the first to roll around laughing. Knew I loved you. :D My dad used to let one loose on an airplane, turn to the guy next to him, and say, "Do you MIND?" :lol: As far as Eminem, I wish I had stood my ground the way you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cindie2dds Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I just told my two boys that Eminem would not be played in my house. I don't care who likes him, I don't care if it pisses them off and I don't care if it makes them resent me. I just took a look at some of his lyrics and this is a hill I'm going to take. :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Good for you. Trash is trash. It has no place in my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisOR Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 (edited) DH and I think he would have been like a Shakespeare just for his amazing wordsmith abilities (not talking about plot, just use of words). Of course, that doesn't mean we'd let our kids listen to his explicit songs. Edited November 21, 2010 by ChrisOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 (edited) You know what you need? :D Edited November 22, 2010 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I guess it's a good thing I don't know who that is. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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