15 yr. old going to a concert?

Question

I asked earlier if it would be okay to let your 15 yr old daughter go to an Aerosmith concert by herself (by herself meaning maybe a friend but no adults). People kept saying no because of kidnappings and people who do drugs at those kinds of concerts but when was the last time you heard of someone getting kidnapped at a concert? And as far as the people who do drugs, I've been to Christian music concerts where people have done drugs and had alcohol with them before so is that just the risk you take? Would you let her do it if she had an older person to go with?

Answer 1

Sounds like you already think it is o.k. Just make sure she is not alone....

Answer 2

I went to my first gig at 15, but granted, my uncle took me. Unfortunately there are no guarantees in life, so your child could be safe, or something terrible could happen. This doesn't just apply to Aerosmith concerts, but to any part of life. EIther way, your teenage child is at an age where independence is really important to her. Aerosmith are a cool band, and going to your first gig as a teenager is something you remember for the rest of your life. If your teenage child is reasonably sensible and you know her friends, then why not let her go? People do drugs everywhere, not just at concerts, and at the end of the day, if your teenager is going to want to take drugs, she will get hold of them by any means she can. Please try not to worry about her, and trust her enough to give her the space she needs. She will thank you in the long run, and you will be glad too. Good luck

Answer 3

It depends on the older person. I think concerts are nice, I am not sure if 15 is an age that I would let my kid go.

In fact, several of his friends were going to concerts and he did not even ask to go because in his words 'there was way too much happening there that you would not approve and I did not want to have to lie about'.

At 18, he went to a concert but left because of the drugs, he did not feel comfortable there, was scared he would get into trouble.

Answer 4

An older person would be better than just two 15 yr olds. But I would recommend sending her in a group of four or more (even if they're all her age) just for safety. And yes, I think that is the risk you take when you go to any concert.

Answer 5

it's best at her age to have an adult escort with her. Someone who can make quick decision, should there be riot, brawls or fights. Would u as a parents not worry all night while she's at the concert with her friends? You are not talking about Britney Spears or Nsync concert here where majority of the goers are young kids. Can your daughter and her friends fend off unwanted solicitation by others with cruel intentions? Is she street smart?

Answer 6

The concern you should have is that there will be older boys and men at the concert who will instantly engage your daughter. At 15 years old, emotions run high and could lead her to become "friends" with someone who DOES NOT have her best interests in mind.

Answer 7

I would not be worried about the concert, I'd be more concerned with the time after the concert.

Just keep tabs on her afterwards, maybe have her come straight home with her friend... nice way to build trust on both ends.

Answer 8

I would like to look at this question from the angle of security in the fact that there may be crowd trouble and the child may not be able to protect herself and this can happen any where where there is a large crowd of people with the tendency of getting out of other. that is why it would be a wise gesture if she goes with not just with some one who is older but someone who is responsible.

Answer 9

Sometimes concert venues have waiting rooms for parents who want to be nearby but do not want to watch the show. Find out if the venue where the concert is has anything like this. But if it was my daughter, I would have an adult along. What is some bozo wants to grab her boobs or something?

Answer 10

I go with my kids. I usually ask them if they want to go see a show before they even know about it and we invite some of their friends. Same with movies and amusement parks. We'll do a six flags trip once a year and load up the van (15 passenger.) I get to know their friends that way. I think you can be friends with your kids and still be their parent. Your daughter should have her first alcoholic beverage at home with you. They need to know the effects before they go out and do something dumb.

Answer 11

nicely, why no longer? i'd absolutely no longer enable my daughter spend the nighttime out, i advise, won't be able to you watch area of the live performance and flow back homestead that very same nighttime? Do your father and mother comprehend the folk you'll the live performance with? If i knew them and also you would come homestead that very same nighttime and also you kept me as a lot as date by cellular telephone on such issues as "I truly have arrived" "the cocnert has merely all started" "the live performance is over, i'm taking the practice back", then i'd show you how to if i became your mum. yet in any case, why do not you tell them merely what you assert, that you're to blame, blah, blah, blah, or why do not you tell a lie like you're going to a pj's social gathering? ;P idk..who's the singer?