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Can you help me come up to date with songs for teenagers......

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notacooldad · 17/07/2019 20:19

Who have anger issues, depression or self harm ( in fact they often have all three issues).

I work with teens who need a help and I often find out what's genre of music they like and if possible see if there is a song they can relate to.
I print out the lyrics and they will highlight the words or sentences that they feel 'is them' It is a good way of getting a conversation started when they have been reluctant to talk.

My songs are getting a bit old . Emo is dated and not many of my young people listen to it any more which is a shame as it was quite good for material.
The kids love to take the piss out of the music I listen to so I'm hoping MNers have good taste or at least current knowledge.

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notacooldad · 17/07/2019 21:18

Would this not be a good task to set the kids? To find a song by their favourite artist relating to a particular feeling?

We do that in group work. On the 1 2 1 sessions they are more reluctant. This is just one tool that I use of course to get them talking and don't use it all the time.

I just thought I need to refresh my go to songs in certain genres!!

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TotheletterofthelawTHELETTER · 17/07/2019 21:26

Post Malone. Sounds quite upbeat and played on capital fm a lot but the songs are about relationships, and the anxiety/destruction ofdrugs I like Sunflower:
Callin' it quits now, baby, I'm a wreck
Crash at my place, baby, you're a wreck
Thinkin' in a bad way, losin' your grip
Screamin' at my face, baby, don't trip

NumbersLetters · 17/07/2019 21:33

Dodie Clark is good, she has an interesting voice. Secret for the Mad g.co/kgs/H5QYBh

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notacooldad · 17/07/2019 21:36

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You mentioning little Nasx reminds me of a good humoured argument I had with a couple of kids last week. They love Old Town road which isn't my bag of chips but it samples NIN 34 ghosts! I am definitely a Trent Reznor fan so liked getting that 'fact' in!

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