Would you take an almost 4-year old to a Taylor Swift concert? - Page 2

[rhiOrion]

I think I'd maybe just be prepared to leave, or at least go stand somewhere out of the way, a song or so before the show is over. Then you have less of an issue of her being scared by the crowds of people hitting her with their purses and elbows (plus carrying her, which you already said you were going to do).

I'm not a Taylor Swift fan, but I do think she's way better than a lot of the teenybopper type music. She doesn't completely offend my ears or sensibilities, at least. Except for her performance of Rhiannon at the grammys. That train-wreck of a performance offended me on a personal level.

[mamalisa]

I would. We've been taking ds to concerts since he was tiny and this past year at a Pearl Jam concert was the only time we've ever had a bad experience. Rude pot smokers Ds is very into music, plays guitar so it's really important to him to see live music.

Something like Taylor Swift wouldn't even make me think twice.

[Linda on the move]

Originally Posted by Kelly1101

*bursts out laughing*


No, for those of you not familiar, Taylor Swift is pop/teeny-bopper. I very highly doubt there will be a lot of drunken metal-heads there.

the concert will be mostly middle school girls and their mothers.

This is NOT going to be a rough crowd! No one I know over 15 or male will admit to listening to her music.

I think a lot of 4 year olds would like it.

[new2this]

I would, seats are high up there, bring ear plugs to help with noise.

[zebra15]

no

[DevaMajka]

DP took my 5yo ds to a high school concert, so I don't see it as a big deal. But make sure you get *good* earplugs, like the kind you'd find in a music store, or for heavy construction. Dp got the kind that squishes up then expands to fill your ear. They practiced it a few times to make sure they got it in properly. Their ears need good protection!

[Jessy1019]

Definitely. I think both my kids would like that!

We went to Monster Jam, recently, like another poster, and that was way louder than every other concert I've been to (other than sitting close to the stage for Ozzfest one year).

[Kelly1101]

Originally Posted by rhiOrion

I think I'd maybe just be prepared to leave, or at least go stand somewhere out of the way, a song or so before the show is over.

Very good advice here, I totally agree. It will save your sanity, too. And by the time it gets near the end, your daughter will likely be exhausted anyway and ready to go.

[ShadowMoon]

I have taken DS (age 3), to a few outdoor concerts and festivals and it went well. I personally, wouldn't take him to an indoor show only because the bands we like bring with them a certain type of crowd and an assortment of, *ahem*, "party favors" that I wouldn't want DS exposed to yet. At an outdoor show I can take him away from the mayhem. (Phish, Grateful Dead-type shows...ya know? )

A Taylor Swift show however, yeah. I would totally take your daughter, especially since she really wants to go. The crowd will be tame and young. I would bring ear plugs just in case the volume is too loud. I would also be prepared to leave whenever you daughter is ready, which may be before the show ends. I know I've had to leave during a few concerts because DS was simply too tired,wound-up,etc to stay any longer.

So as long as you follow your DD's cues, have some ear protection, (if needed), and water then I say go for it!

[dannic]

nope

[eepster]

Yes, but...

I would not spend a fortune on tickets to go anywhere with a 3yo. You never know what might make them suddenly freak out and insist they have to leave after being there for all of 5 minutes (guess how I know this. ) It would be really frustrating to spend $$$ on a concert and travel hours just to have your LO wailing that they want to leave.

So, if the tickets are reasonably priced and the location is convenient go for it.

[annettemarie]

Moving to Childhood Years since you're asking about a specific age.

[zeldamomma]

I wouldn't because to me it would feel like I was pushing my kid to be older than she is. Staying up late and going to a rock concert wouldn't have been high on any of my kid's priorities at age 4, and there will be plenty of time to do that kind of thing later-- she'll never be 4 again, why not focus on the stuff she won't be able to do when she's older?

I'm surprised to hear all the recommendations for ear plugs-- do preschoolers happily wear ear plugs? I think mine would have hated the feeling of something in their ears, and refused them or taken them out.

[Rico'sAlice]

Originally Posted by zeldamomma

I'm surprised to hear all the recommendations for ear plugs-- do preschoolers happily wear ear plugs? I think mine would have hated the feeling of something in their ears, and refused them or taken them out.

I'm not sure if I could get DS to keep earplugs in his ears. But he's totally comfortable wearing the safety muffs. He is very used to them since he wears them when he wants to be in the workshop with his carpenter Papa, help mow the lawn, etc.

[Rabbit8]

If you think she can handle it, for sure! I'm a huge concert goer and can't wait to take our daughter to one; this summer we plan to test out how well she does at a show by taking her to the Blues Fest. They have stuff going all day, so she can see live music and be exposed to the crowds, etc.

I see kids at concerts all the time, not a big deal IMO.

[madskye]

Yes. We took DD to see Bob Dylan when she was 3 or just 4 and she loved it. We did bring ear plugs in case it was too loud. I too think Taylor Swift would be pretty tame and nothing to worry about as far as the crowd. DD just played "Bob Dyllian Concert" the other night and cut out play tickets for us and made us sit in the living room and wait for him to come out...funny!

[philomom]

No. I wouldn't. Too many people. A chance to get lost in a huge crowd. Too loud. Too close to bedtime.

[Irishmommy]

When dd1 was about 4-6 she was really into the Spice Girls. There was a tribute band playing at an outdoor music festival near us and we took her to that. There were crowds and noise, and it was evening.

And she had a blast. She still talks about it (and still doesn't realize/hasn't figured out that it was a tribute band, not the real thing).

So I say go for it.

[joyfulgrrrl]

My rule of thumb in these situations is, I ask myself "am I willing to accept that we may lsat 5 minutes and have to leave?" - if the answer is "no", then I don't go. To me, it's unfair to the kid if you're going to be upset if you have to bail right away. If the tickets were free, or if I was pretty confident my child wouldn't be grouchy or unreasonable at that time of night, then I would totally go.

If the tickets were expensive, or if my child had a 7 p.m. bedtime, I would probably skip it. At 4 years old it's hardly going to be a defining moment in their life one way or the other.

I did take my then 7 y.o. to an Avril Lavigne concert. There was rock and roll and some swearing and loud, loud music. He loved it and isn't scarred for life

[kittygrrl523]

I'd say go for it. I took my sister to a bunch of concerts when she was little. She's ten years younger than me...so she was probably around 6 our first year at Lillith Fair. She stayed up way past her bedtime, ate a ton of junk food, almost got lost in the giant crowd AND had a great time...she's in college now and still talks about it...

I wouldn't think a Taylor Swift concert would be inappropriate, and it's kind of a fun special treat for your daughter.

I hope you go and have a really fun time. (take pictures so you can remind her what a cool mom you are when she's a teenager and you get on her nerves, LOL)