The Effects Of Music On Our Lives - 1287 Words

Music is part of most of our everyday lives. Adults and Children value music for entertainment purposes, though many of us may not consider what it has to offer us beyond this use. From very early on, children learn nursery rhymes and explore the world of rhythm using pots and pans and wooden spoons. Many individuals acknowledge the importance of music in our lives for enrichment and culture. Research is beginning to uncover the far reaching benefits of music, not just for enjoyment, but also for the social, linguistic, cultural and even psychological benefits it has to offer. Music takes root as an influential aspect of our lives from an early point. Many of us can recall times with mother or fathers spent listening to records and singing†¦show more content†¦How early are the benefits of music in our lives apparent? How can music in the lives of our children affect them positively developmentally? The answer to these questions may not necessarily surprise many, but it is likely that most people don’t realize just how important music can encourage development in children and in how many areas. Additionally, with the knowledge we now know about how early auditory development occurs in babies, we see that music may begin to play its part in our children’s lives even before birth. Though parents may not initially think their mother good rhymes in song will affect their communication and learning skills or effect how easily they join groups of other children later in life when they head off to school or daycare, there is evidence that suggests that music in itself is a facilitator of children to enter the social world in a non-isolated manner. The bitter sting of dropping a child off at school on heir first day will likely still be painful for many parents, but entering the world of other children an new authority figures is shown to be far less uncomfortable for children who assimilate into a musical environment. Often, music serves as a platform for individuals of different cultures or ethnicities to find common ground and interest. It can help children express themselves in new ways and develop social skills by allowing children an