I grew up under the sticks and stones rule. I didn't put my hands on you so why should you put your hands on me or my family.
I personally believe that the iPod is a frankly corrosive device because it encourages you to surround yourself with your favorites. The whole idea of a playlist is to surround yourself with your favorite things, and the interesting thing is that when you do that, they cease to be your favorites.
Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence.