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WildChildRoseWildChildRose Posts: 568
edited April 2008 in The Porch
What's the rule on taking your children with you to a show? Is there an age requirement? Would you need a ticket for them or is under a certain age free?? I really want to take my 3 yr old to a show if PJ decides to ever play Seattle (and Im talking an announced show, not a pop in that no one gets to go to). Has anyone taken a small child to a show?
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    marcPJfanmarcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 802
    WildChildRose wrote:
    What's the rule on taking your children with you to a show? Is there an age requirement? Would you need a ticket for them or is under a certain age free?? I really want to take my 3 yr old to a show if PJ decides to ever play Seattle (and Im talking an announced show, not a pop in that no one gets to go to). Has anyone taken a small child to a show?
    I don't think there's an age requirement. My son will be 1 month shy of 6 years old and I'm taking him to the Tampa show. I'm pretty sure you need a ticket no matter what age they are. Might call the venue directly to ask them though.
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    merlin2600merlin2600 Posts: 63
    Usually depends on the venue. Most places make anyone over 2 get a ticket.
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    culot4culot4 Posts: 775
    Mom and Dad,

    If you're bringing children please realize it is not a church bake sale. Beers will be drank, and pot will be smoked. Be fair warned that certain behavior will not revolve around the fact you brought a young one.
    Once in a while you can get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
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    4Powers204Powers20 Posts: 1,217
    culot4 wrote:
    Mom and Dad,

    If you're bringing children please realize it is not a church bake sale. Beers will be drank, and pot will be smoked. Be fair warned that certain behavior will not revolve around the fact you brought a young one.

    exactly. While I can completely respect and think it is a cool thing to do, you do know you are bringing a very young child into a loud enviorment where there will be drinking and smoking. And paying 75 bucks a ticket dont think my first priority will be shielding your child from what I do at a show.

    Some things are just not for kids.


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    Guitarhero27Guitarhero27 Posts: 2,146
    not for nuttin, but for $75 a ticket, hire a babysitter, cause I don't want to be next to a crying kid who doesn't know or care for the music, or the concert.

    (now that i've just jinxed myself, i'll see you and your kids at Camden, DC, MSG and Hartford)
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    suncatchrzzsuncatchrzz Posts: 31
    I have taken my kids to a few shows in the past- (ages 11& 8 now). My older one is always asking me to take her to more(think I need a 10c # for her!!!)But from past experiences it's a lot harder on the parents(all the bathroom trips,"mom/dad carry me....", I'm hungry, the crowd of people walking in /out of the venue). It's great to want to include your kids in the awesome PJ experience, but I decided not to do another show with them til they are 12 or thirteen. It gives them something to look forward to. Just as long as PJ is still playing shows!!! Oh yea and if they are real small they can't see much unless you plan to hold them up the whole time. Good luck & have fun though!!! :)
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    marcPJfanmarcPJfan Austin, TX Posts: 802
    I don't think there's a set age. Every child is different. If the child likes the music and asks to go then I see nothing wrong trying it. Yes, there will be drinking and smoking. Yes, Ed swears. It's not a big deal this day and age.
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    Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    no offense...

    don't bring the toddler, it's not Sesame Street, no one wants a crying screaming baby in their ear. Same goes for the theater, kids at kid shows not at adult shows.
    Hate to be rude... but when you have a baby you officially become an adult and thus you are expected to behave like one and the responsibility that follows means that if you can't find someone to keep your kid you stay at home not inflict the "terrible twos" on others that have paid for the event.
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    SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 24,804
    the child will act more mature....

    than most of the fans i have dealt with at a show.....

    hehe.........
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    PJ_LukinPJ_Lukin Posts: 2,049
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    the child will act more mature....

    than most of the fans i have dealt with at a show.....

    hehe.........

    Let's not forget this....
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    Drop The Leash 10Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    i'm 15, saw them when i was 12, now seeing them again.


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    Once I get out of this town


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    washed in blackwashed in black Posts: 832
    Strangest Tribe wrote:
    no offense...

    don't bring the toddler, it's not Sesame Street, no one wants a crying screaming baby in their ear. Same goes for the theater, kids at kid shows not at adult shows.
    Hate to be rude... but when you have a baby you officially become an adult and thus you are expected to behave like one and the responsibility that follows means that if you can't find someone to keep your kid you stay at home not inflict the "terrible twos" on others that have paid for the event.

    a young child will grow tired and cranky quickly, no matter how much they like the music. i started bringing my kids to shows when they were 9 & 11, and even though they LOVE pj and want to see them, we've still not allowed them to go yet (and they're 12 & 14) we took the 12 yr old to see interpol at msg last sept, she loved it, but got a bit freaked out when the dude next to us lit up a joint. he was cool, moved back a row to smoke, but things like that can and do affect kids. and, cranky kids (much like idiotic non-fans who attend shows solely because it's the 'in' thing to do and talk during the entire f*cking gig) annoy the rest of us who've paid a lot of money to see a band we love.

    my two cents...
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    HermanBloomHermanBloom Posts: 1,764
    Leave the kids at home; but unfortunately, it is the drinkers, pot smokers, and cigarette pouters that are the worst
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    kurtdiedforyoursinskurtdiedforyoursins Posts: 149
    culot4 wrote:
    Mom and Dad,

    If you're bringing children please realize it is not a church bake sale. Beers will be drank, and pot will be smoked. Be fair warned that certain behavior will not revolve around the fact you brought a young one.

    oh yeah? how many pots have you smoken?
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    slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,757
    culot4 wrote:
    Mom and Dad,

    If you're bringing children please realize it is not a church bake sale. Beers will be drank, and pot will be smoked. Be fair warned that certain behavior will not revolve around the fact you brought a young one.

    also, there will be swearing, much of it coming from the guy with the mic.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
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    memememe Posts: 4,693
    Took my 7 year old to see Neil Young in December. It was too loud after a while, and he wanted to leave. So we did. We then agreed it was too early for him, and he is going to wait it out a bit. It's loud and it's late for kids who are used (should be used) to 8-9 o'clock bedtimes.

    I would definitely not even think about taking a 3 year old. Too young to appreciate or care anyway.

    And yes, you do need a ticket.
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    JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    nathanastin wrote:
    Leave the kids at home; but unfortunately, it is the drinkers, pot smokers, and cigarette pouters that are the worst

    I've been bringing my younger daughter with me since she 8 almost 9, and the thing is, I think its given her a good education of how DUMB people can act when on booze or pot, like here's what not to do because that's what you look like when you do it. She handles herself well, and will be 14 when we go on this tour. I would not bring a child as young as 3 or 6 for a variety of reasons, such as its quite late at night for them, and you may have to make a decision to leave if things aren't going well, especially with a 3 year old. A 3 year old is practically a baby. Each family is different. Whatever you do, make sure you have hearing protection for them. (And you!)
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    culot4culot4 Posts: 775
    kurtdiedforyoursins wrote:
    oh yeah? how many pots have you smoken?

    I'm just sayin. Someone always comes back once the shows start with some thread about how they were mortified by the fact people were cussing, and too drunk, and blowing smoke around their kids. Yet they brought them to see a band who's frontman drinks on stage and cusses like a sailor. Parental discretion...yes. The people in the venue should have to walk on pins and needles for little Billy...NO!
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    merlin2600merlin2600 Posts: 63
    I gotta jump in here again, as my first post in this thread was purely informational, and it didn't sink in that you were actually contemplating bringing a 3 year old to a Pearl Jam concert.

    I think 3 is a little young, and I don't want to be an ass, but I don't think it's fair to everyone else that paid for a ticket. 3 year olds simply won't be able to sit through the show, and undoubtedly they'll want to leave before it's over. Good kids will leave quitely with their parents and the rest of us will hardly notice....bad kids will scream and whine, which is a total pain.

    Now, since you're talking about an as-of-yet hypothetical concert, I'd say wait a few years. If your kid is too young to be "into" a particular kind of music don't take them to a show.
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    PearlybakerPearlybaker Posts: 207
    My 11 year old daughter absolutely loves the band. While I play all kinds of music in the house and car, she really has dug PJ for about three years now. Actually knows every word to most songs.

    I'm going to bring her and my older daughter (14) to Mansfield but I had to bribe her.

    You see, a couple summers ago we went to a Red Sox game on a Friday in June. On the way out, crammed into a packed green line train - some completely wasted college kid hurled all over the train. People were freaking out trying to avoid the wobbling puke as it ebbed and flowed down the train floor. Luckily the train stopped, I grabbed her and jumped off before it hit us.

    Since then, the kid has a mortal fear of people puking. I just read the Boston 2 puke thread and after almost pissing myself, realized that this could go horribly wrong.

    Is there a word for someone who has a legitimate fear of vomit?

    They better play Sweet Lou for her!
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    huck5huck5 Posts: 91
    Taking my 7 year old to the Columbia, SC. He wants to make a sign that says "please play 'Big Wave'."

    We live in Tennessee, and thought about taking him to Bonnarro. Just way too much too soon in my opinion. Glad PJ is touring elsewhere.

    About the only thing I'm worried about is PJ signing "Fucking Up." Probably not the best song. Took him to see Kenny Chesney two years ago, and my wife, son, and myself all had a blast. The kid is pretty mature for his age. Always has been. I want to provide many life experiences, and seeing PJ is something that I want to share with him. He'll wear earplugs and have a blast.

    My 3 year old son is staying at home. Too much too soon. We'll take him along next time PJ plays the south (in 2013). Although, he would would mark out for "Life Wasted" and "Alive" as long as he had some popcorn to eat.
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    joint in a treejoint in a tree Posts: 392
    i don't have kids, but my parents started taking us to shows when we were around 8 ish. we loved it. i do remember my younger bro curling up and falling asleep in his seat at Jones Beach at Paul Simon. "you can call me al" was over, and that's really all the kid wanted to see.

    I think, that for kids younger than that, if you wanna give them a concert experience, bring them to outdoor festivals. It's not as noisy or smokey, and you can wander away from the music for a bit if you want to. also, there's always lots of other activities and booths, and some, like Lolla, have separate kid sections. it's better than trying to keep a little one confined to a seat listening to loud music.

    also, PLEASE consider making them wear earplugs! I am sooooo deaf after all these years! (the 'rents never thought of making us wear them)

    edit: sorry. that's a lot of parenting crap from a non-parent. feel free to ignore me, or to bash me.
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    ONCE DEVIDEDONCE DEVIDED Posts: 1,131
    My little one will be 6-7 when they tour Oz next. seeing as how at 3 she was on the petition to get them 2 play newcastle ( she asked me to put her name down after mine) she was very upset that she didnt go then. My wife will be nearby and when she wants to go home I willcall the wife and get her to pick her up.
    she can stand on the seat next to me and watch her dad gO OFF. I cant wait to share the experience with her.
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    prljmngrlprljmngrl Posts: 320
    ok, kids under 12 belong at Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers concerts not Pearl Jam. What exactly are you trying to prove by bringing young ones to concerts?
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    prljmngrlprljmngrl Posts: 320
    marcdmbfan wrote:
    Yes, there will be drinking and smoking. Yes, Ed swears. It's not a big deal this day and age.
    did you just really say this???
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    Elderly ManElderly Man Posts: 235
    nathanastin wrote:
    Leave the kids at home; but unfortunately, it is the drinkers, pot smokers, and cigarette pouters that are the worst

    like eddie?
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    LikeAnOceanLikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    I know I would have not enjoyed a concert before the age 12.. Would have hated it before the age 10 or so..

    Also probably not too good for developing ears.

    Get a babysitter. The baby will thank you.
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    ONCE DEVIDEDONCE DEVIDED Posts: 1,131
    I wear hearing protection so I will be making sure for her.
    Seeing as how she already enjoys many live bands at different festivities ( she actually wnats to go and watch music instead of going on rides etc)

    Trying to prove >??????? what are you trying to prove by You going.
    my daughter has never heard of hannah RAY SYRUS and hopefully never will
    thats plastic american crap.
    ED has had his daughter at shows MANY SHOWS, and she is the same age as my little one.
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    indifferentmanindifferentman Goshen, IN Posts: 731
    As fun as I think it will be to "brainwash" my kids into liking PJ as early as possible, I agree with the majority here who have said that your kinds should be 12+ years old before you take them. I would have to compare it to Disney World. Sure your kids wanna wait in line all day to see Mickey(Eddie) when they're 7, but the reality is, the hassle BOTH OF YOU have to endure to make that happen simply isn't worth it to their or your well being. Wait until they can act "grown up" and not cry, need to "go potty", or get fidgety during a show. If my parents had taken my to see a PJ show when I was 12 (circa 92) it would have blown my fucking mind, but I don't know if I could have appreciated it much earlier in my life. God willing, the boys will still be playing in some capacity in 12-15 years when I have kids and it's that time.
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    pjinlovepjinlove Posts: 17
    My daughter is 5 and LOVES Pearl Jam, but I honestly wouldn't consider taking her to a show at this point. Selfishly, I want to enjoy the show without the Mommy requests and at the age of five there's no way she'd be into the whole show.

    One of her teachers at pre school got moe. to open their soundcheck for her class and I got to take her. She was actually fine w/ the sound level (she had ear plugs) but after about 45 minutes she was ready to go home.

    Every child is different, but imho 3 is wayyyy to young for a show.
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