Should children be allowed to attend rock concerts?

by Dave The Canuck Posted 2012/04/23 21:06:13

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the judgebigdogeagle 2012/04/23 21:12:27 (edited)

Yes

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Some bands Yes. But I wil say the majority.No.
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Nika 2012/05/19 23:09:35

Yes

Absolutely! When I have kids I'll be taking them to rock concerts.

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Tony 2012/04/28 15:29:14

Yes

hell yeah...

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Jay 2012/04/28 15:27:46

Yes

Music should be one's choice..:D

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Jessi 2012/04/27 21:25:19

No

When I hear the word "child" I immediately picture someone younger than 10. So IMHO, no, they should not be allowed to attend...any concert. Too loud, too dirty, too much of a risk of catching something... Is my mom showing?

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jeremy catastrophe 2012/04/27 15:44:02

Yes

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Depends on how old this child is, but it really is up to the parents.

When I saw Judas Priest and Black Label Society, there was a couple with a small child with them who was about a year old. He was wearing a BLS onesie and a beanie, and his parents were shaping his fingers to make metal horns. They would also cover his ears, if it got too loud. So as long as your responsible, taking your kids to these shows should be ok.

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thetacat 2012/04/27 15:16:28

Yes

I don't know where I'd be if I hadn't been exposed to good music when I was young. More should be done to have gigs that accomodate children. I'm not saying this should be done at every concert- obviously some are inappropriate for young kids but I think more child-friendly gigs would be a good thing. Music is for everyone, it shouldn't have a specific age range.

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compufreek 2012/04/27 12:27:13

Yes

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As long as they have been provided hearing protection and the parents leave if the child is upset. I was 13 when I saw Alice Cooper with my parents!!

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VERYwiseguy 2012/04/27 08:09:59

Yes

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I was at a Stones concert there were toddlers to 80 somethings there. lol

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Adam Dodge 2012/04/27 02:39:51

Yes

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I say they should. So many of today's artists have been inspired by seeing other huge names in concert as kids. Plus, every rock band is different. For example, watching the Beatles perform live is far more different than watching Lamb Of God. If kids want to be at a concert where there are mosh pits, they should be allowed to go at their own risk anyway; it wouldn't be a particularly good idea, but we should at least give the opportunity. I'm aware that eight kids were killed in The Who concert tragedy, but that was a freak accident. My point is, kids should be allowed to attend rock concerts if they want to.

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Cinna 2012/04/27 02:03:49

Yes

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Hell yeah! So many rockstars got inspired by going to concerts as kids, why not let them inspire the youth today?

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♌βļąƈʞƦơșƐ3033♌ 2012/04/27 01:27:03

Yes

I don't see why not.

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fairiefang -annoying fashio... 2012/04/27 01:19:10

Yes

If I had kids I would totally take them to concerts!

Now, young kids at concerts by themselves with no adult supervision can be quite annoying...

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YourKnifeMyBackMyGunYourHead 2012/04/27 00:49:30

Yes

I was 14 when I went to my first concert, it was Alice Copper. Ive been to 12 since then and im only 17... I turned out just fine.

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JaknHarely 2012/04/27 00:15:23

Yes

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just not my kids. It's the parents responsability, and right, to analize each situation individually and decide the well being propability, and wiegh it against social experience, entertainment ect. and decide.

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Sean McDonald 2012/04/27 00:00:08 (edited)

Yes

why not

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Kristi 2012/04/26 20:56:28

Yes

If we listen to the music anyway, there's no harm in seeing it live

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iki 2012/04/26 19:04:35

Yes

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sure, even we young guys have every right to know the best music on earth xp

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Christy 2012/04/26 02:09:07

Yes

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Yeah, it depends on the band really, and what is considered a "child", other than that, yeah.

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♥SocialOutcastshavemorefun♥ 2012/04/26 01:53:03

Yes

+2
It depends on the child and the band playing.

How old would be considered a "child"?

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SirBiZNacH41 2012/04/26 01:37:22

Yes

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It's the parents decision and should remain so.

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King Anti-Christ 666 2012/04/25 22:13:25
OnyxRaven 2012/04/25 08:59:12

Yes

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Half of today's huge rockstars got into it by being inspired at rock concerts as kids. Why shouldn't kids get to have fun and see a REAL show, instead of the generic pop crap they're normally exposed to....

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Metaldane 2012/04/25 04:53:47

Yes

Hell yes;) I know I will take mine when I have em I want em to experience life not political correctness if I was gonna do that I couldn't even take em to most country concerts not that I would ever torture my children like that

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AmericanVirus 2012/04/25 03:12:41

Yes

I went and saw Rammstein on Saturday. It was the best show of my life, if I had a kid I wouldn't have wanted him to miss that experience.

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✞Knight... to America... 2012/04/25 03:22:06 (edited)

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Based on what I've read about Rammstein, I would have thought it would be inappropriate, but it sounds like they've mellowed out. No more dildos and strippers any more right? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

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America... to ✞Knight... 2012/04/25 03:58:41

Haha they haven't mellowed out, there was a cock cannon shooting foam into the audience. A whole bdsm thing. It was fantastic. The cock cannon was funny and the bdsm thing was something did in one of their videos.

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✞Knight... to America... 2012/04/25 04:33:32 (edited)

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Okay lol. I wouldn't bring kids to that, but to each their own.

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America... to ✞Knight... 2012/04/25 08:08:17 (edited)

I wouldn't bring children to it, but I'd bring my kids to it, age is still relevant, just not as relevant.

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Steelers55 2012/04/25 03:07:55

Yes

+1
went to see ac/dc @ 14

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✞Knight... to Steelers55 2012/04/25 03:19:42

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Was it seated or standing room?

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Steelers55 to ✞Knight... 2012/04/25 03:28:20

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Front row with an adult. standing room lakeland FL. a very conservitive father took me. I had to sneek to see Megadeth and testament. I agree with you on Bon Jovi and others.

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✞Knight... to Steelers55 2012/04/25 03:32:27

AC/DC must be a lot more toned down now I guess. Standing room concerts are usually pretty wild; Megadeth was very wild when I saw them in 09 standing room ($30 tickets XD; I eventually got 6 feet from Mega Dave.) I don't think the concert would have been appropriate for children but there was a age restriction of 16 so it didn't matter.

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Steelers55 to ✞Knight... 2012/04/25 03:41:15

Tried to take my son to a Hank 3 show, but it was 18 and up so he could'nt get in. later found out that it was cause alcohol being served.

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✞Knight... to Steelers55 2012/04/25 03:44:43 (edited)

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18 because of alcohol? That's odd considering the drinking age is 21. Age 21 restriction would be overkill though. People smuggle in things worse than alcohol so I don't think that's a good reason at all.

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Steelers55 to ✞Knight... 2012/04/25 21:29:03

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very odd

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✞Knight of Honor 2012/04/25 03:05:24 (edited)

Yes

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It depends on what band you're talking about.

Some bands like Bon Jovi, KISS, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Queensrÿche, and The Rolling Stones would have concerts that were appropriate.

I don't think concerts from bands like AC/DC, Accept, Black Label Society, Black Sabbath, Guns N Roses, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Metallica, or Pearl Jam would be appropriate for children. I love these bands, but swearing, drug use, and Mosh pits make heavy rock band concerts like these very inappropriate for children.

Since most bands have a minimum age 16 restriction anyway, this is more of a non-issue.

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Steelers55 to ✞Knight... 2012/04/25 03:28:49

+1
I agree.

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Dagon 2012/04/25 02:54:06
✞Knight... to Dagon 2012/04/25 03:05:43 (edited)

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21 not 18? Why?

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Dagon to ✞Knight... 2012/04/25 04:22:39