Bringing kids to concerts - Experience + 10C tickets

TalonTedd · January 2016

KP_McMinn said:
I'd be so pissed if I were sitting next to you, and you had a baby. Although, I would surely ask you for a diaper to relieve myself in the seat.

bawahahahahaha

realisthis · January 2016

We took our 21 month old to the peanuts movie and she lasted 20 minutes

buck502000 · January 2016

We have relatives in Amsterdam and were living in Europe at the time.

she's not going to Florida this year and she's pissed!! B

PJ_Soul · January 2016

realisthis said:
We took our 21 month old to the peanuts movie and she lasted 20 minutes

ShanKathy · January 2016

I took my daughters to a Tragically Hip arena show years ago and while we all had fun and enjoyed ourselves, my 10 year old did fall asleep before the encore. Kindof funny as everyone around us was on their feet rocking out. No regrets but she might have been a little too young for that experience.

rockpants · January 2016

Put on Live at the Garden, sit on the couch as you would in the stands at a show (so limited floor space, and act as if there are arm rails in-between). If she can make through the entire show (minus a couple of diaper changes, which us adulty types refer to as a "pee break") then hey, go for it. Just mind that earmuffs don't stop the punch-in-the-chest feeling from the kick drum, nor will they erase the combined aroma of alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, & e-cigs, nor stop any drunks from acting all drunky, should they be assigned seating near you.

I really hope this is some psyche experiment for a university paper or some shit.

TL;DR: For fuck's sakes, NO.

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hedonist · January 2016

Rockity-rockpants! Good to see you again (along with seeing your insight and wisdom are still going strong

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Lost In Ohio · January 2016

TalonTedd said:

lolobugg said:
I think 10 year old is old enough to go.
depends on his maturity but I know that I would've appreciated it when I was that age.
me too. He would be the model of how a great fan should act. Just no pre-party I guess.

You can do a 10 y/o at the pre-party, depending on the establishment's age policy. Some places are 21+ whenever while others might be 21+ only at night.

Lost In Ohio · January 2016

Expose your baby to Pearl Jam:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ3H2eNk4zI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lza_mw80574

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P_C6PBNY0c&list=PLkRM3S4Q5c5ELOfQk_X-FTvVCYg47fY-J

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k48oa14jBfw

dlymnfld · January 2016

Kids are only good for festivals as there is usually "kid zones" and other activities for them. Plus noise is not an issue as you are outside and can gauge your location. I wouldn't bring my ten year old to an inside show just because she would be bored and make my night miserable.

my2hands · January 2016

Young children at pearl jam shows was the single worst trend of 2013/2014... I know you love pj and you want to try and pass that on to your children, do it in the car with a no code cd and leave the damn kids at home for the concert... people are drinking, sometimes to excess, people are smoking weed, it's loud as fuck...

Leave your children at home. And im sorry, but to even ask about an 18 month old is totally ridiculous

eddiec · January 2016

I just keep thinking of smoking up before the show, getting to my seat and looking down to see an 18 month old baby staring up at me.

RoleModelsinBlood31 · January 2016

eddiec said:
I just keep thinking of smoking up before the show, getting to my seat and looking down to see an 18 month old baby staring up at me.

Or pulling out a bag of wine from your pants and guzzling it.

Jason P · January 2016

I remember all the concerts I went before I turned 3 ... actually, now that I think of it I don't remember a single thing before I turned 3 ...

deadendp · January 2016

From a mama perspective, I appreciate that you want to keep on living life and having your one and only experience everything with you. We have an only. We have taken her to guest lectures at museums, movies, acoustic night at coffee houses and all that. However, a 3+ hour PJ show that involves standing in multiple lines during the day (merch, ticket and the almighty line to get in) as well as going through security checks and all that . . . The likelihood that you could wear babykins in on your back is pretty slim and that would be your only pit option. Kiddo would be accidentally stomped to death otherwise. Headphones wouldn't be optional and the likelihood those would stay on would be slim. You couldn't bring in snacks. You probably wouldn't be able to bring in all of the baby accoutrement needed (diapers, wipes, things for entertainment) and as good as a baby as your little one is, a PJ concert is an all day affair that I'm not certain she is old enough to hold up to. She may hold up through whatever you have to go through to get to said seats or pit, but I see a major breakdown happening a few hours in. The intense clouds of pot smoke may mellow her out though . . .

Keep your lil one at home. It is a great thing to share all kinds of experiences with her. This one just isn't very baby friendly. Don't just think of her, but think of yourself continually doodling with her to keep her comfortable and think of your fellow fans. Soon enough. Just not now.

Empty Glass · January 2016

My kid is almost 10. I never once thought of bringing him.

1. He's too young in my opinion
2. He doesn't have a job to pay for a ticket

JR86440 · January 2016

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JR86440 · January 2016

JR86440 said:
That would be nuts bringing your kid at 18 months. I took my daughter to see Eddie Vedder show when she was 8 or 9. Sitting down. One guitar. The first night it hurt her ears so much we had to go to Home Depot the next day to buy those super duper ear muff things that you put over your head to cover your whole ear so she could enjoy the next night's show. She was old enough to tell me her ears hurt. An 18 month old will be in pain for 3 hours

JM44800 · January 2016

My son is 6, I am bringing him to one of the 3 shows I am attending. He knows most of the Pearl Jam songs by heart, way more than most casual fans that just want the hits. I could ask him right now to sing Hard to Imagine, one of his favorite songs, and he would have no problem scream singing it at the top of his lungs and off key.

He has his own playlist on Spotify of Pearl Jam songs that he likes the most and that he chose. He also knows it will be a late night for him and that there will be people there acting like drunk ass holes. He's ready to see a show in my opinion and I am not worried about anyone else around him, drunk, high or otherwise. I have taken him to professional football games, not apples to apples comparison, but very similar environment in that it's loud, people are drunk, high, obnoxious, and screaming. He was fine as were the drunks around him who were screaming obscenities at the top of their lungs and drinking and smoking cigarettes all day. I have taken him to other concerts, Gov't Mule for example, and he was great! Tired but great. I would rather have a 6 year old enjoying himself and having the time of his life, than someone that is pissed that they are not playing this song or that song and are sitting or talking through half the show because they don't know the songs. I wouldn't expect or ask anyone to act differently because my son is there. Any of the shows I have gone to, and it's a lot, people go about their business and do their own thing regardless of who is next to them. If someone feels uncomfortable because my son is there, then it's on you and whatever hangups you have and not because anything my son is doing or saying or making you do. I get that people have different parenting styles and I respect anyone's decision to not bring your kid. I personally would not bring an 18 month old, but have no problem with those that would or have done so in the past.

lolobugg · January 2016

JM44800 said:
My son is 6, I am bringing him to one of the 3 shows I am attending. He knows most of the Pearl Jam songs by heart, way more than most casual fans that just want the hits. I could ask him right now to sing Hard to Imagine, one of his favorite songs, and he would have no problem scream singing it at the top of his lungs and off key. He has his own playlist on Spotify of Pearl Jam songs that he likes the most and that he chose. He also knows it will be a late night for him and that there will be people there acting like drunk ass holes. He's ready to see a show in my opinion and I am not worried about anyone else around him, drunk, high or otherwise. I have taken him to professional football games, not apples to apples comparison, but very similar environment in that it's loud, people are drunk, high, obnoxious, and screaming. He was fine as were the drunks around him who were screaming obscenities at the top of their lungs and drinking and smoking cigarettes all day. I have taken him to other concerts, Gov't Mule for example, and he was great! Tired but great. I would rather have a 6 year old enjoying himself and having the time of his life, than someone that is pissed that they are not playing this song or that song and are sitting or talking through half the show because they don't know the songs. I wouldn't expect or ask anyone to act differently because my son is there. Any of the shows I have gone to, and it's a lot, people go about their business and do their own thing regardless of who is next to them. If someone feels uncomfortable because my son is there, then it's on you and whatever hangups you have and not because anything my son is doing or saying or making you do. I get that people have different parenting styles and I respect anyone's decision to not bring your kid. I personally would not bring an 18 month old, but have no problem with those that would or have done so in the past.

as long as he knows all the lyrics to Hard to Image, then he is OK in my book.

Bringing kids to concerts - Experience + 10C tickets

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