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My son is a huge fan of the band Social Distortion. For those that are unfamiliar they are a punk rock band. Not crazy hardcore punk rock, but punk rock. He is 9 years old and I'm taking him to their concert tonight. It is an all ages show, but I keep feeling guilty like he's too young for this. Obviously I'll be with him at all times to protect him.
No age is too young for concerts.
I went to "kid" concerts when I was little.
And if it is an all ages concert then well 9 years old is included in that.
If he likes the music and listens to it at home then whats the difference if you take him to a concert? You'll be there with him.
I don't get why some parents are so leery about concerts. Yes, stuff goes on but a concert is what you make of it. If you just stay in your seats, go to the bathroom when needed and just focus on the music and having fun and no one else then you enjoy the concert for what it is, a band playing music for your enjoyment.
Nothing is what everyone else makes it, it is what YOU make of it.
No age is too young for concerts.
I went to "kid" concerts when I was little.
And if it is an all ages concert then well 9 years old is included in that.
If he likes the music and listens to it at home then whats the difference if you take him to a concert? You'll be there with him.
I don't get why some parents are so leery about concerts. Yes, stuff goes on but a concert is what you make of it. If you just stay in your seats, go to the bathroom when needed and just focus on the music and having fun and no one else then you enjoy the concert for what it is, a band playing music for your enjoyment.
Nothing is what everyone else makes it, it is what YOU make of it.
Well there won't be any "seats" to stay in. The concert is taking place at a bar that doubles as a "music venue", not an arena or concert hall. Most concerts are no big deal, but this is a punk rock show, and it is Social D. There will be a massive, energy-filled, mosh pit in the middle of the floor. We will stay away from dangerous stuff, but I'm more worried about the environment being ok for him.
My husband used to be a professional musician and our kids go to concerts regularly. They are 5 and 7. I can't stand kiddie music shows but I like particularily outdoor concerts with kids. One thing to be careful of, some pop concerts that seem like they would be kid-friendly aren't. We have an acquaintance who was a dancer for the last Katy Perry tour and gave us tickets...our 7yr year likes her and we almost brought her. That would have been a BIG mistake, it was really inappropriate for kids.
Well there won't be any "seats" to stay in. The concert is taking place at a bar that doubles as a "music venue", not an arena or concert hall. Most concerts are no big deal, but this is a punk rock show, and it is Social D. There will be a massive, energy-filled, mosh pit in the middle of the floor. We will stay away from dangerous stuff, but I'm more worried about the environment being ok for him.
Well if its all ages expect other kids to be there too, yes their might be adults and yes they might be inappropriate but I do not believe in shielding kids, especially his age from stuff, it's a perfect teaching moment to be like "and this boys and girls is what you SHOULDN'T do." Kids should know right from wrong and be able to see the wrong and still not do it because they know better. It takes a strong person to not mimic the behavior of others.
One recommendation would be to take along a pair of ear plugs, sometimes these shows can be very loud.
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