this thread is asking for trouble. there was a question like this posted a few month ago and people began arguing about it endlessly.
it all depends on what type of parent you are and if you think your kids are mature enough to handle the possibility of drugs/drunks etc being asses around you
thats all im saying
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Obviously it depends on the venue, I mean you wouldn't take your 5 year old to Bonnaroo. I see no problem in taking an 11 year old to an arena show though.
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My dad took me to my first concert when I was 10 (Pink Floyd, Foxboro Stadium, Division Bell Tour 1994). It was amazing and really cemented my love of music.
I just wish I could remember it better, 14 years later. I was pretty stoned though.
Bring him/her! You're bound to run into at least a couple of people that have had too much of whatever they're doing (just steer clear of 'em) and you'll most likely at least smell smoke while your there (not much you can do about that) and Ed swears (how many 11 year olds haven't heard people swear before?). I think 11 is old enough for a first concert as long as they're prepared for the noise (bring earplugs!!!!) and you're prepared to have the whole drug/drunk discussion with them.
We brought our son to his first concert (Chris Cornell) when he had just turned 12 and he's been to 4 more since then (Muse, Video Games Live, Foo Fighters and REM), June 30th will be his 6th show (1st PJ show ) and he loves going. We've never had any problems bringing him with us. I think taking him to live shows has increased his love of music, he can't go anywhere without his ipod and he listens to a huge range of music from classical, techno, classic rock, rock, hip hop (really just the Gorillaz).
Be smart, talk to them about what they may see/hear/smell before you go, obviously stay with them at all times (ie. don't let them go to the restroom by themselves...outside of a concert you'd be fine letting an 11 y/o go in alone but there are wierd/messed up people at concerts) and please, please, please bring good earplugs.
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i took my daughter to Lolla last year for her first PJ show when she was 10. I would've taken her before then if there had been an outdoor show within driving distance of chicago in 05 or 06. she's a little claustrophobic in big, indoor crowds.
it really does depend on the child.
she was on the rail down mike's side courtesy of some very, very nice fans. she was fine with all the people around and everyone around us was very nice, no one lit up any smoke and they all sort of formed a barrier around her to keep crowd surfers, etc from landing on her head
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Of course she should go.......i only wish my 13 yo girls knew more about PJ than Evenflow (thank you Wii!!!!)
They have no interest, unless Miley Cyrus is making a cameo......
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My nine-year-old loves Pearl Jam. I asked him if he wanted to come along, and he said he did not think he was "ready for being around a bunch of screaming people who are drinking lots of beer." Maybe next year, he said.
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I'm bringing my 11 year old niece to DC. It sounds like someone is bringing her 12 year old son, and another person bringing her 15 year old daughter.
In 2006 at E. Rutherford, I took my then 10 year old nephew and 12 year old niece (different niece.) No problems whatsoever. They didn't even need the earplugs, and we were near the front. I had them on hand, and offered them, but they didn't want or need them. People kept mentioning how my nephew didn't move much. My brother said he's just sedate. People notice the kids, and seem genuinely cool to see them.
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I was almost ten when I went to my first concert. It was the Rolling Stones Voodoo Lounge Tour with the Counting Crows as the opening band. I will never forget the rush of the music and the crowd. I think it shaped my view of live music, which is the best way to experience music anyway. Let them go...and it's Pearl Jam! Your kid has awesome taste in music!
My kids have each been to 3 PJ shows. My son is 16 and my girl is 12. They enjoy it almost as much as I do. It scares me, but they both like to get up front at alot of the WARPEd tour shows. PJ is fairly tame compared to what there once was and what there is now that tries to push the exteme.
I'd never let them go to any country act though!!!
I took my 10 year old to see Uncle Neil last December (with earplugs). I did it mainly because I didn't want her first concert to be something shitty, like Hannah Montana.
If she expressed any interest whatsoever in seeing PJ I would take her in a second, but since she's been overloaded her whole life with it in the car and at home, I'm guessing it won't be this tour.
The only reason I'd hesitate at all in taking a child to a concert is because they don't have the worlds longest attention spans and it might frustrate you if you actually want to watch the show. Other than that, I say take 'em.
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i think 11 is a good age. my son went to his 1st concert at 12. he's going to his 1st PJ show on the 30th my 4 year old wants to go but that sure isnt gonna happen.
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With my niece and nephew I decided we would go to the entire shows so that they could experience an entire concert, and have a shot at posters if they want them. Those shows included the opening acts.
For this DC show, we're just going to the PJ part. Her mom was more comfortable with that idea due to the length of the concert.
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11 is not all that young. He may even be sexually active already, the way kids are nowadays.
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For those that went to the Tampa show, a dad brought his 3-4 year old daughter and sat probably 10th row center. Ed went nuts, was so happy, grinning ear to ear. Becoming a dad really changed him to a big ol' softie. he gave the daughter something too, couldnt see what it was, and called special attention to them near the end of the concert. you'll will be able to hear it on the boots. it was pretty funny.
bringing my 14 year old brother, i'm only 20 myself though. not expecting problems...
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I went to my first concert at 13 and never once felt out of place or too young to be there.
However, at Bonnaroo I saw a kid who couldn't have been more than 10 holding his dad's cigarette for him while his dad took a hit from a bowl that was being passed around. Don't be those parents. . .
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it all depends on what type of parent you are and if you think your kids are mature enough to handle the possibility of drugs/drunks etc being asses around you
thats all im saying
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I just wish I could remember it better, 14 years later. I was pretty stoned though.
We brought our son to his first concert (Chris Cornell) when he had just turned 12 and he's been to 4 more since then (Muse, Video Games Live, Foo Fighters and REM), June 30th will be his 6th show (1st PJ show
Be smart, talk to them about what they may see/hear/smell before you go, obviously stay with them at all times (ie. don't let them go to the restroom by themselves...outside of a concert you'd be fine letting an 11 y/o go in alone but there are wierd/messed up people at concerts) and please, please, please bring good earplugs.
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i wanted to go to a pj show when i was 13.
didn't get to til i was 19
6 fucking wasted years.
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it really does depend on the child.
she was on the rail down mike's side courtesy of some very, very nice fans. she was fine with all the people around and everyone around us was very nice, no one lit up any smoke and they all sort of formed a barrier around her to keep crowd surfers, etc from landing on her head
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In 2006 at E. Rutherford, I took my then 10 year old nephew and 12 year old niece (different niece.) No problems whatsoever. They didn't even need the earplugs, and we were near the front. I had them on hand, and offered them, but they didn't want or need them. People kept mentioning how my nephew didn't move much. My brother said he's just sedate. People notice the kids, and seem genuinely cool to see them.
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My kids have each been to 3 PJ shows. My son is 16 and my girl is 12. They enjoy it almost as much as I do. It scares me, but they both like to get up front at alot of the WARPEd tour shows. PJ is fairly tame compared to what there once was and what there is now that tries to push the exteme.
I'd never let them go to any country act though!!!
If she expressed any interest whatsoever in seeing PJ I would take her in a second, but since she's been overloaded her whole life with it in the car and at home, I'm guessing it won't be this tour.
The only reason I'd hesitate at all in taking a child to a concert is because they don't have the worlds longest attention spans and it might frustrate you if you actually want to watch the show. Other than that, I say take 'em.
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Also, set your expectations before the concert begins. Do you want them to stay with you at all times?
If you give them a heads up of all of this, then I would think you should be good to go.
For this DC show, we're just going to the PJ part. Her mom was more comfortable with that idea due to the length of the concert.
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However, at Bonnaroo I saw a kid who couldn't have been more than 10 holding his dad's cigarette for him while his dad took a hit from a bowl that was being passed around. Don't be those parents. . .