3 year-old's First Show Tonight

knowyourrights

He has seen Dylan and the Black Keys and had a blast! Worried he won't make the length of a Pearl Jam show. I've got ear protection....Any other advice from parents?

kramer73

As a parent, I wouldn't, but that's your call.

on2legs

This should be good. :corn:

tbell_1

kramer73 wrote:

As a parent, I wouldn't, but that's your call.

+1

KP_McMinn

I think its fucking stupid to do that.

oysterjar

:corn: this thread is going to get fun :corn:

bicyclejoe

knowyourrights wrote:

He has seen Dylan and the Black Keys and had a blast! Worried he won't make the length of a Pearl Jam show. I've got ear protection....Any other advice from parents?

Really?

Not judging! Just saying: As the parent of two teenage girls, I know there will be other times to experience these types of things with him. Don't rush it; 3 is too young. My 14-year-old daughter is going with me to the Portland show in November. That's about the right age to enjoy and remember it, But again, it's your call.

shortstack

make sure you bring a huge sign just in case ed can't spot her in the crowd :lolno:

Given2Fly-Fish

This clip says it all:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgqzMdBg7ig

Empty Glass

I don't take my wife to shows let alone my kids

Merkin Baller

Empty Glass wrote:

I don't take my wife to shows let alone my kids

Stephen Flow

I have a 2 year old... He is hard to control in public but I manage. That said... I cannot imagine being able to enjoy myself at a show with him in tow... Even in a year or 5 or 10...

youngster

Did he really have a blast at Dylan and the Black Keys or were you to busy having a blast to notice he wasn't?

Last-12-Exit

I'd consider taking my 12 yr old. Definitely not my 8 or 4 yr old. I hope your in seats.
That's going to be one cranky kid come tomorrow! And bring a diaper or two!

The Waiting Trophy Man

Take him to ChuckEcheese instead!

axellaire8

You do what you want but I take my child with me to live shows since he has one year and he love it so much!
My dad done this with me when I'm a child too and I thank him so much for this.
I beginned with festivals and after non GA show for his security
I never taked my son to a PJ show because I don't want to be distract but it's not because of him, it's because of me!!
I wait(he has just 4 years old) that he don't need to pi every 10 minutes!!!

corduroykelly

Only a complete idiot would bring a 3 year old to a rock concert. Are you going to expect everyone to stay calm, not get rowdy, not swear, and not drink too much around your 3 year old. If your kid gets bumped into are you going to blame the person or will you just admit that your a fucking idiot.

Dr. Delight

knowyourrights wrote:

He has seen Dylan and the Black Keys and had a blast! Worried he won't make the length of a Pearl Jam show. I've got ear protection....Any other advice from parents?

TeeChi

I do have advice for you as I am a parent of a 2.5 year old.

This is urgent, so we do not have much time. Book me a flight to the east coast immediately! Upon my arrival, I will take your tickets to the venue and survey the situation and let you know what I think. If it is not suitable for your child, I will gladly spend the rest of the evening in his place.

badbrains

Wow, what a waste of a ticket and is wrong in so many ways. Dude, no offense but that's idiotic. :fp:

I'm a Truck

What's wrong with you people? I get it.... It's the "trendy" thing to do I guess. But come on, horribly loud music, drunk people everywhere not giving a shit about anything but the band, not to mention the smoking.

Horrible idea. But it's your kid. Hope you get/got your shit from the band.

I've got 3 kids under the age of 5 and I wouldn't even think about taking them. At least thinking about the people next to me that my kids would surely drive insane. Think about the people that paid good money and now have to spend the show sitting next to a 3 yr old. I don't care how well behaved they are, I'd be pissed if I had to sit next to a 3 yr old.

rival.

I logged in just to give you one of these guys: :fp:

Anyways, carry on.

PRL1JAM

KP_McMinn wrote:

I think its fucking stupid to do that.

I'm a Truck

If there is a God your seats will be next to Mamasan23. You'll be fucked and will be gone before the second song starts.

I still can't stop shaking my head at this one.

EarlWelsh

Don't do it! This isn't coming from someone annoyed by people bringing their super young kids to rock shows but from a fellow parent of a 3-year-old. Share your music at home with your child, I say...at least for the next few years. Teach your 3-year-old how to play vinyl or something cool like that for them to grow up with. All your child will remember from tonight's show, if anything, is drunk, goofy looking people singing loudly and cult-like and, if you're really lucky, a few new ways to say "fuck."

Leave your kid at home and enjoy the show for yourself.

Jack Straw

Took my 4 and 6 year olds last night. They loved it. People around us were all very friendly. Only advice I would give you is don't expect people around you to change their behaviors. Just know what you're exposing him to and be prepared to move if you need to. And I took a lot of heat on here when I said I was bringing them, so be ready to hear from a bunch of people who want to tell you how to parent your child. And lastly, have a blast.

on2legs

TeeChi wrote:

I do have advice for you as I am a parent of a 2.5 year old.

This is urgent, so we do not have much time. Book me a flight to the east coast immediately! Upon my arrival, I will take your tickets to the venue and survey the situation and let you know what I think. If it is not suitable for your child, I will gladly spend the rest of the evening in his place.

We're getting close.

on2legs

I'm a Truck wrote:

If there is a God your seats will be next to Mamasan23. You'll be fucked and will be gone before the second song starts.

I still can't stop shaking my head at this one.

Almost there...

on2legs

corduroykelly wrote:

Only a complete idiot would bring a 3 year old to a rock concert. Are you going to expect everyone to stay calm, not get rowdy, not swear, and not drink too much around your 3 year old. If your kid gets bumped into are you going to blame the person or will you just admit that your a fucking idiot.

And we have a winner.

jamburger

Jack Straw wrote:

Took my 4 and 6 year olds last night. They loved it. People around us were all very friendly. Only advice I would give you is don't expect people around you to change their behaviors. Just know what you're exposing him to and be prepared to move if you need to. And I took a lot of heat on here when I said I was bringing them, so be ready to hear from a bunch of people who want to tell you how to parent your child. And lastly, have a blast.

Especially when you ask them for their advice.

TeeChi

on2legs wrote:

corduroykelly wrote:

Only a complete idiot would bring a 3 year old to a rock concert. Are you going to expect everyone to stay calm, not get rowdy, not swear, and not drink too much around your 3 year old. If your kid gets bumped into are you going to blame the person or will you just admit that your a fucking idiot.

And we have a winner.