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DP13 · May 2010

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mca47 · May 2010

I don't have kids, but I can honestly say...
I have no problem with kids being at a show.

If I was a parent, I probably wouldn't bring my kids to a show not because I would be afraid for their safety or what they saw, but because it may hinder my chances of having a good time.

I hate having to keep track of the concert teeshirt I just bought let alone a small child...

Transcendental · May 2010

As long as you keep them near you, hold they're hand, and don't let them out of your site. If something is wrong then just move over a little. If you tell the security guard about it and show him your little kid they'll let you move. Plus, how will Pearl Jam survive if young kids don't start listing to them. And about the staying up late have them take a nap before the show and they should be fine.

usamamasan1 · May 2010

my kid is 15 months and loves PJ

dimitrispearljam · May 2010

if u say this for europe shows where GA isnt so safe i would uderstand,,but in USA shows is a church..no pushing,everybody has their space,u go last minute,easy access to food ,toilet..even in Rotterdam in GA i was at 1st row,and a guy come to me and ask me if i can take his 10 years old boy in front of me cos he cant see..and all was ok,safe,the kid was in the barrier in front of me ..Ed smile to him and Mike point him and give him a pick
5:16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTOSEf96kzo

theoceansmademe · May 2010

DP13 wrote:

Why does EV continue to point out the wackos that bring small children (<10) to a Pearl Jam show?

He is definitely encouraging this reckless behavoir by pointing them out and then trying to throw them picks/tamborines (which encourages a stampede towards to kid).

I couldn't believe all of the very young children that were out in the middle of a tornado watch/thunderstorm in Noblesville. It was 50 degrees with roaring winds/rain. Things could have gotten pretty bad. The parking lot after the show was downright crazy dangerous, it was so dark I honestly don't know how there hasn't been a story on the pit yet about someone getting run over. During the show there was a passed out drunk directly behind me (on the ground passed out) and people smoking tons weed directly next to me; I am not saying this is wrong at a rock show but clearly not something anyone with a brain would want happening next to their five year old. Forget the little stuff: show over at mindnight, swearing, drinking, and general douchebaggery that occurs at a show.... just look at it from a safety standpoint. You people are nuts.

Obviously, there are alot of worst things you could do with your kids, but that doesn't mean it is a good idea to take your toddlers to an arena rock show.

Do have have children?

By far the biggest danger at a show is sound. Plug the kids ears and they will be fine.

I will bring my 2 sons when they hit 10, my choice.

But don't questions others, like people have stated so long as you keep and eye on the kid he will be fine. Any good parent would.

There isn't much that goes on a concert that doesn't happen in just about any city.

People passing out drunk and stoned is an excellent teaching moment. No need to shelter the kids.

When's the last time you read a report about a toddler being injured at a rock concert?

jnaught · May 2010

DP13 - I TOTALLY agree! My opinion: bringing small children to an arena rock concert, and exposing them to all that comes along with such an event, is bad parenting. It's not just about them getting injured in the crowd; children have much more sensitive hearing than adults, which can be seriously damaged at a show. Beyond that, you have the crowd issue, the drinking and, of course, the ever present weed smoke. You want your kids to listen tot PJ - play them the bootlegs. On the night of the show - get a babysitter!

mikalina · May 2010

I do not believe in bringing small children to a concert. Especially under (10) yrs of age. My kids love PJ music and I'm sure the band members love kids too - now that they are parents.

I've always had great people around me at a concert - but to have kids stand for 2 plus hours, the loud music (they need ear plugs ) and this time around at the Cleve concert - I had 2 guys who "smoked" non stop the entire time. No problem for me but not so good for kids. One of them got so drunk, of course he spilled his beer on me and on my jacket that was on the chair.

I'm not ready to have my kids exposed to this yet- maybe once they become teens.

DP13 · May 2010

theoceansmademe wrote:

Do have have children?

By far the biggest danger at a show is sound. Plug the kids ears and they will be fine.

I will bring my 2 sons when they hit 10, my choice.

But don't questions others, like people have stated so long as you keep and eye on the kid he will be fine. Any good parent would.

There isn't much that goes on a concert that doesn't happen in just about any city.

People passing out drunk and stoned is an excellent teaching moment. No need to shelter the kids.

When's the last time you read a report about a toddler being injured at a rock concert?

Yes, I have a son. I think 13 is about as young as I would take him to a show like PJ.

I also forgot that a few years ago my wife who weighs about 100lbs soaking wet got absolutely knocked over and crushed by some moron who was trying to catch a drum stick from three rows up.

Again, my main point is why is Ed singling these kids out???

tacet · May 2010

I agree - the lines to get in - the crowd - the sight lines - the washroom lines - getting home - all to much for tiny legs, ears and eyes

a band member's child sitting side stage for a song or two is not that same as a small child standing for such a long time probably staring at somebody's back or worse, ass

I have 4 kids and until they hit 12 or 12+ it was never even a consideration - once they were old enough their own tastes dictated who they wanted to go and see

Of course they were PJ fans when they were little - they heard it around the house all of the time

Lately (and some of this is driven from a conversation I overheard about somebody bringing their kid specifically to get pointed out end "get lots of stuff") I think people have been using kids as a bit of a prop

God love Ed for wanting their experience to be something they will remember for the rest of their lives but shame on some parents for not thinking through the whole experience through a child's eyes and ears

when mine were little of course they wanted to come to a show, no - time for that later, and if I couldn't get a sitter (tough with 4) then I would have to pass

restlesssoul · May 2010

next time I see a kid on the floor and Im near him, Im gonna talk him/her into crowd surfing. I think Ed would make an exception.

tacet · May 2010

restlesssoul wrote:

next time I see a kid on the floor and Im near him, Im gonna talk him/her into crowd surfing. I think Ed would make an exception.

haha - I think that would be more like kiddie beach ball than crowd surfing!

upina2001 · May 2010

theoceansmademe wrote:

DP13 wrote:

Why does EV continue to point out the wackos that bring small children (<10) to a Pearl Jam show?

He is definitely encouraging this reckless behavoir by pointing them out and then trying to throw them picks/tamborines (which encourages a stampede towards to kid).

I couldn't believe all of the very young children that were out in the middle of a tornado watch/thunderstorm in Noblesville. It was 50 degrees with roaring winds/rain. Things could have gotten pretty bad. The parking lot after the show was downright crazy dangerous, it was so dark I honestly don't know how there hasn't been a story on the pit yet about someone getting run over. During the show there was a passed out drunk directly behind me (on the ground passed out) and people smoking tons weed directly next to me; I am not saying this is wrong at a rock show but clearly not something anyone with a brain would want happening next to their five year old. Forget the little stuff: show over at mindnight, swearing, drinking, and general douchebaggery that occurs at a show.... just look at it from a safety standpoint. You people are nuts.

Obviously, there are alot of worst things you could do with your kids, but that doesn't mean it is a good idea to take your toddlers to an arena rock show.

Do have have children?

By far the biggest danger at a show is sound. Plug the kids ears and they will be fine.

I will bring my 2 sons when they hit 10, my choice.

But don't questions others, like people have stated so long as you keep and eye on the kid he will be fine. Any good parent would.

There isn't much that goes on a concert that doesn't happen in just about any city.

People passing out drunk and stoned is an excellent teaching moment. No need to shelter the kids.

When's the last time you read a report about a toddler being injured at a rock concert?

People passing out drunk and stoned is an excellent teaching moment. No need to shelter the kids.

BINGO!!!

Gary Carter · May 2010

dimitrispearljam wrote:

if u say this for europe shows where GA isnt so safe i would uderstand,,but in USA shows is a church..no pushing,everybody has their space,u go last minute,easy access to food ,toilet..even in Rotterdam in GA i was at 1st row,and a guy come to me and ask me if i can take his 10 years old boy in front of me cos he cant see..and all was ok,safe,the kid was in the barrier in front of me ..Ed smile to him and Mike point him and give him a pick
5:16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTOSEf96kzo

yes shows in america are like church with everyone singing along to pastor ed

praise ed

chime · May 2010

The parent knows what their child can handle ... if its going to be a fun parent/kid outing why not?

... and as for stampeding a kid who is thrown a pick ... shame on people who would try and take a pick from a kid (or anyone else if Ed has made clear who he wants to have it) :twisted:

My first gig was a GA rock show at 12 ... me and two friends (all girls) 3rd row while our parents waited outside in the parking lot

8-)

dimitrispearljam · May 2010

metsfan wrote:

dimitrispearljam wrote:

if u say this for europe shows where GA isnt so safe i would uderstand,,but in USA shows is a church..no pushing,everybody has their space,u go last minute,easy access to food ,toilet..even in Rotterdam in GA i was at 1st row,and a guy come to me and ask me if i can take his 10 years old boy in front of me cos he cant see..and all was ok,safe,the kid was in the barrier in front of me ..Ed smile to him and Mike point him and give him a pick
5:16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTOSEf96kzo

yes shows in america are like church with everyone singing along to pastor ed
praise ed

come on..its metaphorically speakin....whoohoo..im on fire..

tacet · May 2010

I went to a lot of festivals at 12 and 13, and my parents had nothing to do with it as I was usually high as a kite and probably lied about the whole gig in the first place (rotten little shit)

of course there are kids who are just loving every moment of the show - but there are a few parents out there who really need to check their motivation before they load jr up in the car seat

dimitrispearljam · May 2010

share10 wrote:

I went to a lot of festivals at 12 and 13, and my parents had nothing to do with it as I was usually high as a kite and probably lied about the whole gig in the first place (rotten little shit)

of course there are kids who are just loving every moment of the show - but there are a few parents out there who really need to check their motivation before they load jr up in the car seat

so now are a parent , u have 4 kids,for sure u know what kids u have and raise,and u are the one to tell when is time them to go to a concert..maybe this happen to other parents too,they know its time for their kids.and maybe is the ones u see in the shows

tacet · May 2010

that's right - as a parent it is my role when they are young to know what experiences are age appropriate for them - otherwise one of my kids would be living on a submarine wearing a batman suit somewhere near the south pole

dimitrispearljam · May 2010

share10 wrote:

that's right - as a parent it is my role when they are young to know what experiences are age appropriate for them - otherwise one of my kids would be living on a submarine wearing a batman suit somewhere near the south pole

I guess your kids are smaller..if one was 12-13,and as a parent know him/her ..then u know if its ready for a show,no matter the age..

tacet · May 2010

dimitris don't get me wrong, I'm not saying kids shouldn't be at a show period - I'm questioning why some people are bringing their kids in the first place, of late, and if it's for the kid or is it for mom and dad, or maybe it's what mom and dad think the kid wants because they shook their pampers to evenflow - parenting is a lot of weighing out pros and cons and consequences and I personally heard somebody go on about Ed and getting stuff and getting herself up front somehow and quite frankly in some cases (not all cases) it's really not a fair decision

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