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  • 4Powers20
    4Powers20 Posts: 1,231
    Danimal wrote:
    This place has become Nerdsville. :D

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  • WildChildRose
    WildChildRose Posts: 568
    "yes, there is somewhere to remove them to- the hallway, your car, whatever. that's just being nit-picky- you know what I meant. if not "outside" than "away" how about that? and let's not confuse terms here. true Public places are places like parks. We are talking about places where people pay money to enjoy themselves sans crying. We are not asking parents to do anything drastic here- just take responsibility for your kid. It's amazing how opposed to taking responsibility for your kid people are."

    Who is saying they don't have resposibility for their children? Has one person here said they would allow their child to scream it's head off in a public place? Come on. You are acting like they are replusive beings that need to be left in a closet.
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  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    i havent read anything here but all i know is if i choose to blaze at a show


    i dont care who is around me
  • 4Powers20
    4Powers20 Posts: 1,231
    NY PJ1 wrote:
    i havent read anything here but all i know is if i choose to blaze at a show


    i dont care who is around me

    we should meet up, I'll bring the diggs.


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  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    WildChildRose wrote:
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    Who is saying they don't have resposibility for their children? Has one person here said they would allow their child to scream it's head off in a public place? Come on. You are acting like they are replusive beings that need to be left in a closet.

    dude, this is all I am saying! I'm saying, kid screams his head off in public place, parent should act. this is all I am trying to say. Honestly the original point was that there ARE parents who DON'T act. they sit, they let the kid do whatever the hell he wants. I'm not saying that's you or anyone else here. You just said "there are really people that do that?" and I and some others replied "yes there are." edvedder is trying to make it sound like I want children to be banished from the earth.
  • Of A Girl Wonder
    Of A Girl Wonder Posts: 97
    I can't wait to dance with my little one on the big lawn at the Gorge. I've seen lots of babies and kids of all ages up there. The music is not loud and people are mostly mellow in that area. I'd be taking my boy along for the family music experience. Sure it's not as good as my fan club seats but I've sat up close and I've been backstage. I'm content to hang out at the back with my husband and child to still hear our favorite music and not cause possible discomfort to those people that we would normally be sitting by. All of that said, I would not take my baby or small child to an indoor show until he is old enough. What is old enough? Everyone is different. I'm sure I'll know when the time is right. I don't find fault with anyone that chooses to bring their kids though. I do wish them luck and hope that everyone has a good time. Spread the PJ love I say.
  • QuarterToTen
    QuarterToTen Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 3,649
    as long as the parent is willing to fully accept the responsibility of taking
    a child under 10 to a rock concert, i have no problem with it.

    personally, i wouldn't want to worry about a small child in such a setting.
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  • WildChildRose
    WildChildRose Posts: 568
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    dude, this is all I am saying! I'm saying, kid screams his head off in public place, parent should act. this is all I am trying to say. Honestly the original point was that there ARE parents who DON'T act. they sit, they let the kid do whatever the hell he wants. I'm not saying that's you or anyone else here. You just said "there are really people that do that?" and I and some others replied "yes there are." edvedder is trying to make it sound like I want children to be banished from the earth.


    LOL it's coming off that way. I hear you and totally respect other people. I would never ever allow my child to scream and cry and disturb other people. he's well behaved but of course he is a child so if he were to cry I wouldn't duct tape his mouth shut or anything and beg forgiveness from those around me. I would take him away and calm him down etc.
    I have been to many many many shows and there have been kids there. I have never been distracted from the show. It's so loud in there, how could you even hear a kid? And yes, I would absolutely put special ear plugs on my child's head.
    "I'll ride the wave where it takes me.."
  • suncatchrzz
    suncatchrzz Posts: 31
    Wow this got a lot of responses!!! People can and will do what they want with regards to bringing kids to shows- just remember the younger they are the less fun YOU will be having, and I don't know about you all but I LIKE having fun at the shows- I'm with my kids every single day!!! When the time is right they will be going along with us- believe me they have it in their blood!!!(concert going that is)

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  • edvedder913
    edvedder913 Posts: 1,810
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    dude, this is all I am saying! I'm saying, kid screams his head off in public place, parent should act. this is all I am trying to say. Honestly the original point was that there ARE parents who DON'T act. they sit, they let the kid do whatever the hell he wants. I'm not saying that's you or anyone else here. You just said "there are really people that do that?" and I and some others replied "yes there are." edvedder is trying to make it sound like I want children to be banished from the earth.


    that was only due to your phrasing that the parent should "profusely apologize" if their child cries. no apology is necessary for a child crying.

    and not directed soley at you - there are many other responses on this post :D
  • edvedder913
    edvedder913 Posts: 1,810
    NY PJ1 wrote:
    i havent read anything here but all i know is if i choose to blaze at a show


    i dont care who is around me

    well you will be in LA not san diego so I don't have to worry about you ;)

    certianly NOT bringing the lil' guy to MSG!!!! I figured Ed solo would be mellow and a good beginning.......
  • Dylan Stone
    Dylan Stone Posts: 1,145
    edvedder913 wrote:
    well you will be in LA not san diego so I don't have to worry about you ;)

    certianly NOT bringing the lil' guy to MSG!!!! I figured Ed solo would be mellow and a good beginning.......

    You're doing a good thing. (You know this!)

    Have a great time. :)
  • GreenTeaDisease
    GreenTeaDisease Posts: 3,359
    edvedder913 wrote:
    that was only due to your phrasing that the parent should "profusely apologize" if their child cries. no apology is necessary for a child crying.

    and I would argue, that yes there is a reason especially if the kid is in an age-inappropriate situation in the first place. the adult chooses where to bring the kid. It is akin to leaving your cell phone in a quiet place. If you forget to turn your cell phone in a library and it rings, you apologize to the person next to you. If you choose to bring a kid to a library and the kid makes noise, you apologize. what on earth is so novel about this, I have no idea. you bother someone, you apologize. this is how society functions.

    and I'll say this right now, if any of you want to bring your kid to the PJ shows fine that's ultimately your choice. But if I'm next to the kid and he's restless and annoying and ruins the show for other around him, yes, the parent should act, and yes the parent should apologize because it's the parent's decision. If *I*did something that ruined someone else's time at the show, I would apologize. Unfortunately many parents and non parents don't do this. there are no special impoliteness passes JUST because you're a parent. You are no better than the drunk guy who spills beer or sings in your ear. It is the same thing.
  • edvedder913
    edvedder913 Posts: 1,810
    GreenTeaDisease wrote:
    and I would argue, that yes there is a reason especially if the kid is in an age-inappropriate situation in the first place. the adult chooses where to bring the kid. It is akin to leaving your cell phone in a quiet place. If you forget to turn your cell phone in a library and it rings, you apologize to the person next to you. If you choose to bring a kid to a library and the kid makes noise, you apologize. what on earth is so novel about this, I have no idea. you bother someone, you apologize. this is how society functions.

    and I'll say this right now, if any of you want to bring your kid to the PJ shows fine that's ultimately your choice. But if I'm next to the kid and he's restless and annoying and ruins the show for other around him, yes, the parent should act, and yes the parent should apologize because it's the parent's decision. If *I*did something that ruined someone else's time at the show, I would apologize. Unfortunately many parents and non parents don't do this. there are no special impoliteness passes JUST because you're a parent. You are no better than the drunk guy who spills beer or sings in your ear. It is the same thing.

    a library is not equatable to a movie theater or restaurant, do you apologize to the whole theater? it just seems ridiculous to me. babies cry on planes, trains, movies, restuarants, etc. i would never expect an apology. some people are more tolerant than others.

    age appropriate by whose definition? that is a particular opinion. i base age appropriate on age restricted places. i have seen babies in rated R movies = ridiculous.

    it's all just an opinion....i am done here
  • kinetic
    kinetic Posts: 148
    Here's a completely nerdy answer to the first question.

    My kids have been to a lot of shows; PJ, Pretenders, Police, Bruce, Elvis Costello, Jonas Brothers (G*d forgive me), Beyonce, Chili Peppers, and a LOT more, starting since they were 2 (they're 9, 14 and 16 now).

    But my experience was either backstage or in a family area, and it was only successful because I was able to remove them when they started getting tired or cranky, and there were usually other kids around. We leave though, when it's time to go.

    I don't know about an indoor venue without a "family area." I say go for it but be prepared to cut out fast if necessary.
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  • WildChildRose
    WildChildRose Posts: 568
    kinetic wrote:
    Here's a completely nerdy answer to the first question.

    My kids have been to a lot of shows; PJ, Pretenders, Police, Bruce, Elvis Costello, Jonas Brothers (G*d forgive me), Beyonce, Chili Peppers, and a LOT more, starting since they were 2 (they're 9, 14 and 16 now).

    But my experience was either backstage or in a family area, and it was only successful because I was able to remove them when they started getting tired or cranky, and there were usually other kids around. We leave though, when it's time to go.

    I don't know about an indoor venue without a "family area." I say go for it but be prepared to cut out fast if necessary.


    yea I agree about the indoor one... i'd prob not do that. I'm thinking more of the outside types with a lawn area and stuff. Just thought it would be a really cool thing to share with my child.
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  • kinetic
    kinetic Posts: 148
    WildChildRose wrote:
    yea I agree about the indoor one... i'd prob not do that. I'm thinking more of the outside types with a lawn area and stuff. Just thought it would be a really cool thing to share with my child.

    It is!

    But I do believe it's time for the band to acknowledge their fan base is aging and having kids (as are they themselves) and start offering babysitting services, a family only seating area, or even better, Ed doing a night of Raffi/Sesame Street songs. I would SO go to that.

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  • WildChildRose
    WildChildRose Posts: 568
    kinetic wrote:
    It is!

    But I do believe it's time for the band to acknowledge their fan base is aging and having kids (as are they themselves) and start offering babysitting services, a family only seating area, or even better, Ed doing a night of Raffi/Sesame Street songs. I would SO go to that.

    Baby Beluga...

    Um... ha.. I hope you are kidding. :) I wouldn't go THAT far!
    "I'll ride the wave where it takes me.."
  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    edvedder913 wrote:
    well you will be in LA not san diego so I don't have to worry about you ;)

    certianly NOT bringing the lil' guy to MSG!!!! I figured Ed solo would be mellow and a good beginning.......


    UNLESS U WERE NEXT TO ME of course ;) lol
  • writersu
    writersu Posts: 1,867
    I would get a little mad if i was into the concert and one of them had to go to the bathroom and made me miss a set or whatever.

    I don't know; I think my kids are cool and everyone has their own right to do whatever they please in this regard, but I think it would be very difficult to enjoy the concert and have to be on call as a mom during it.

    But for all I know, it could work out great as well.
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