Should under-18s be allowed to be pop stars?

The death of former One Direction star Liam Payne has prompted debate about the duty of care in the music industry, particularly for young people. Should age restrictions stop under-18s from being pop stars?

Collage of pages from the “Should under 18's be allowed to be pop stars?” teaching resource showing the cover and lesson plan

Published 01 November 2024

About this lesson

Use this one-hour lesson to help your students:

  • Discuss the pros and cons of being in the spotlight
  • Understand the concept of “duty of care” and consider who is responsible for young performers’ wellbeing
  • Debate whether or not under-18s should be allowed to be pop stars

  • Listening

    Mastery:
    Listening critically

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