How old is too young?

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  • DeLukin
    DeLukin Posts: 2,757
    That's too young. 
    I smile, but who am I kidding...
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    THEBIBLEISTEN said:
    Take your 5 year old to the zoo instead
    Haha, when you think about it, that might be a more dangerous endeavor!

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  • ehbacon
    ehbacon Posts: 1,972
    I would take your five year old to a smaller concert first to see how they react. If they like it, definitely take them. Some kids can handle things before others can, depends on the kid. 
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  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,061
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Whats up with people taking little children to concerts. Its not good for anyone. 
    Some of us enjoy spending time with our kids. We're not all in it for the tambourine. 
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  • igotid88
    igotid88 Posts: 28,764
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  • igotid88
    igotid88 Posts: 28,764
    hedonist said:
    Please don't toke your kid.
    that might be illegal
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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    Festivals only.   And only festivals with lots of space.  Wouldn't take a kid to a real concert til at least 10 or 11

    ACL is a good one for kids of any age.  Even 2 years old.  
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,997
    my youngest daughter has been begging me since she was about 5 to take her to a pj show. i said 'first, they have to come back to winnipeg, second, i'm not sure pj is the best show for a young kid. loads of even bros at those shows'. 

    took her to weezer a month or two ago, and she is 7. got her some headphones to wear, got tickets far enough away that it wouldn't be too loud or crazy for her. she loved it. and it was a show i was willing to leave early if she wasn't digging it. 

    thought it would be a good PG type show to go to. 

    they opened with Hashpipe. LOL

    there is no magic age for a kid to go to a show. a friend of mine has been taking his kid, who is 11, to shows for some time now. and metal shows to boot. it's all about how the kid is, what your expectations are (make sure there are none), and as someone else said, a willingness to call an audible and leave if need be. 
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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,997
    on2legs said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Whats up with people taking little children to concerts. Its not good for anyone. 
    Some of us enjoy spending time with our kids. We're not all in it for the tambourine. 
    :clap:
    Your boos mean nothing to me, for I have seen what makes you cheer



  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    dago1976 said:
    Hello everyone. Need some feedback here. As summer 2017 is right around the corner, I'm considering toking my 5 year old to a concert or two. Does anyone feel this is too young of a age for my daughter to go? Just looking for some feedback as I have no one else to ask and any comments on what would be a good age?  Thanks a bunch
    Steve
    I think something else is on your mind.  No autocorrect says that word.  Leave her at home man.
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:
    dago1976 said: 
    Hello everyone. Need some feedback here. As summer 2017 is right around the corner, I'm considering toking my 5 year old to a concert or two. Does anyone feel this is too young of a age for my daughter to go? Just looking for some feedback as I have no one else to ask and any comments on what would be a good age?  Thanks a bunch
    Steve
    I think something else is on your mind.  No autocorrect says that word.  Leave her at home man.
    Speak for yourself.
    My doctor's autocorrect probably does lol
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  • joseph33
    joseph33 Washington DC Posts: 1,341
    Their more than likely not going to remember. I personally think it's too young. 
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,867
    I don't have kids, but have seen many who bring the little ones...pay for a ticket, and the kid wants to go after 10 minute. IF THAT'S WHAT YOU WANT...then please bring them.  Just be a good parent and attend to their needs over yours (since I see too many that don't).

  • rustneversleeps
    rustneversleeps The Motel of Lost Companions Posts: 2,209
    no turds please. 
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,997
    joseph33 said:
    Their more than likely not going to remember. I personally think it's too young. 
    i remember very little of our big family vacations when i was 7 and 9. should my parents have left me at home? it's not about memories, it's about experiencing the moment. 

    it brought a tear to my eye when my daughter, not even aware i was watching her, was bopping her head along to the music at weezer. she loved, i loved it, it won't matter that she won't recall most of it. i don't recall most of my shows either, except that i know it was a good time. 
    Your boos mean nothing to me, for I have seen what makes you cheer



  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,462
    Parents & non-parents telling other parents to be 'good parents'. Only on the Porch! 
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  • THEBIBLEISTEN
    THEBIBLEISTEN Posts: 2,023
    Honestly, a 5 yr old shouldn't be at a rock concert at 11 pm at night. It's not a proper place. If you want to spend time with your 5 yr old, take them to a zoo, read them a book or go to jamboree. It's a foolish topic and honestly, I love kids, they are great but a rock concert is not the right place for a 5 yr old. 
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,208
    I have taken my daughter to shows when friends were playing. Small places, mostly outside and no bars. She is two and a half years old. She absolutely loves going and she sings and dances the whole time. 

    That said, I watch her very closely. It's easier to do due to the nature of the venues and the small crowd. I wouldn't take her to see PJ because of the size of the crowd, the general atmosphere of drunken jocks and the language. 

    That's just my opinion. 
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    THEBIBLEISTEN said:
    Honestly, a 5 yr old shouldn't be at a rock concert at 11 pm at night. It's not a proper place. If you want to spend time with your 5 yr old, take them to a zoo, read them a book or go to jamboree. It's a foolish topic and honestly, I love kids, they are great but a rock concert is not the right place for a 5 yr old. 
    Try to remember that this is just your opinion, it is not objective fact.
    Some people believe in exposing their children to the world to a high degree, some people believe in protecting their children from certain situations.
    One approach is not the correct one, the correct one is the one that works for a given family.
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  • yield2me
    yield2me Posts: 1,291
    rgambs said:
    THEBIBLEISTEN said:
    Honestly, a 5 yr old shouldn't be at a rock concert at 11 pm at night. It's not a proper place. If you want to spend time with your 5 yr old, take them to a zoo, read them a book or go to jamboree. It's a foolish topic and honestly, I love kids, they are great but a rock concert is not the right place for a 5 yr old. 
    Try to remember that this is just your opinion, it is not objective fact.
    Some people believe in exposing their children to the world to a high degree, some people believe in protecting their children from certain situations.
    One approach is not the correct one, the correct one is the one that works for a given family.
    Okay but the OP asked us for our opinions so that is what's being given here.
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