Sharing art is a way to build a sense of community. It is a way to express ourselves and affect positive change. And of the many types of art that we share, music has an unusually broad appeal. However, the sharing of music is not always permitted in our cities and towns. In fact, for some of us, live music is totally off-limits.
If this idea sounds strange to you, then most likely you are older than 21. For the rest of us, “21-and-over” shows are just another reminder that life isn’t fair. It is a simple fact that the majority of music events take place at venues that are off-limits to kids under the age of 21. As a result, younger kids are often forced to enjoy live music elsewhere. But how many music venues are dedicated to this younger age group? The number is unfortunately very small.
It is an all-too-common problem, but there is a solution. If local business owners agree to host occasional “all-ages” shows, kids will have a chance to build their own music community. More importantly, “all-ages” shows will send a message to our children that music belongs to all of us—not just people who are over 21.
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What is the author's purpose in writing this article?
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to persuade the reader of the importance of "all-ages" music shows
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to describe how music appeals differently to children and adults
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to inform the reader about various ways music and art are shared
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to explain why certain types of live music are a bad influence on kids