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My brother damaged his hearing at a Motorhead gig when he was about 15. Not sure Beiber is going to be running his amps at the same level though.
Sadly. Might blow himself up!!!
Letting kids go to concerts...
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Melonfish
Evil Genius in training.
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Regardless of age i wouldn't let my children go to a justin bieber concert, i think its cruel and unusual punishment that people have to pay for.
regarding going to a concert, well you shouldn't be asking us. you should be asking if your child is mature enough in your opinion. if she's with friends and they seem to have the common sense to get themselves there and back (unless you have taxi duties) and are staying together they should be OK.
i was travelling into manchester on the train at 15 and going to gigs at 16 on my own but then at about 15 or so i grew some common bloody sense, up to then i was a right numpty
regarding going to a concert, well you shouldn't be asking us. you should be asking if your child is mature enough in your opinion. if she's with friends and they seem to have the common sense to get themselves there and back (unless you have taxi duties) and are staying together they should be OK.
i was travelling into manchester on the train at 15 and going to gigs at 16 on my own but then at about 15 or so i grew some common bloody sense, up to then i was a right numpty
Chromatic
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I can understand your wife's concerns on grounds of taste, but at 16 she should be allowed to go and realise the error of her ways herself.
I would imagine at 16 she may be the oldest person there.
I would imagine at 16 she may be the oldest person there.
Chromatic
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Except parents there under duress of course.
I don't see a problem with her going, if you or your wife don't want to go why not ask a family member - maybe someone a bit closer to her age? Got a younger sister who'd be willing to sacrifice an evening?
My daughter is off bieber and on to No Direction/One Dimension(?) now, I've banned her from singing when I'm around.
My daughter is off bieber and on to No Direction/One Dimension(?) now, I've banned her from singing when I'm around.
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Maz
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Is this quite common? Presumably to chaperone their son/daughter.
(remembers the horror that was Busted)
biggs682
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my daughter is a lot younger and we are off to our 3 rd jls concert in a couple of months , i enjoy seeing her enjoy her self etc etc so would go along with her
16 and still not been to her first gig without parents !
I spend half my life with the 14 to 18 year age group, and I'm afraid we use the term 'cotton wool kids' for those whose parents have not permitted them do things on their own.
At 16 she could of course join up with the Army and be shooting Taliban in 18 months from now, so I think a Justin Bieber gig will be tame enough as a first solo event. If possible don't do the 'dads taxi' bit, let them do the whole thing including the late night getting home on public transport, they will learn a lot more.
I spend half my life with the 14 to 18 year age group, and I'm afraid we use the term 'cotton wool kids' for those whose parents have not permitted them do things on their own.
At 16 she could of course join up with the Army and be shooting Taliban in 18 months from now, so I think a Justin Bieber gig will be tame enough as a first solo event. If possible don't do the 'dads taxi' bit, let them do the whole thing including the late night getting home on public transport, they will learn a lot more.
marzjennings
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Tell her she's too old for Justin Bieber and that my 8 year old daughter is already over him (thank god).
I started sneaking out to concerts when I was 13-14 and only got official approval when 15.
By 16 my dad expected me to have finished school and be looking for a job.
I started sneaking out to concerts when I was 13-14 and only got official approval when 15.
By 16 my dad expected me to have finished school and be looking for a job.
Where is the gig? If it's somewhere like the NEC there will be a mountain of fathers in the massive reception/concession area outside.
It is common for a parent to chaperone children or groups of children at such concerts, so at worst you get a two hour sit in the car, or you get to meet up with a bunch of guys doing the same as you. It's worth remembering that gigs by the likes of Bieber are set up for an under 18 audience, so the content of the show will be appropriate, and the organisers are experienced in ensuring the safety of children.
It is common for a parent to chaperone children or groups of children at such concerts, so at worst you get a two hour sit in the car, or you get to meet up with a bunch of guys doing the same as you. It's worth remembering that gigs by the likes of Bieber are set up for an under 18 audience, so the content of the show will be appropriate, and the organisers are experienced in ensuring the safety of children.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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I don't think you lot are picking up on the reference to "religious/cultural difference"!
Presumably, the concerns of Maz's wife come from those differences and I think we should be a bit more respectful of them.
Maz - has your wife actually stated why she objects? Is there room for a compromise, such as one or both of you accompanying your daughter?
Presumably, the concerns of Maz's wife come from those differences and I think we should be a bit more respectful of them.
Maz - has your wife actually stated why she objects? Is there room for a compromise, such as one or both of you accompanying your daughter?
dan_bo
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Spot on Col.
Cubist
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^^Indeed.^^ Maz, is there anyone older than your daughter yet younger than you or Mrs Maz who could be trusted to chaperone her? Is there any reason why Mrs Maz wouldn't go along with her? Why not take her yourself. You never know, Mrs Maz may secretly want to be overruled and let your daughter have a bit of freedom. Mrs Cube and Cubette have been to a number of concerts together. Justin Bieber may be excruciating, but it won't be Soddom and Gomorrah. The most important thing here would eb a bit of frank dialogue. This won't be the last overtly westernised thing Miss Maz will be trying to do, and you need to establish rules of engagement.
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