My daughter wants to go to a concert on a sunday night. The concert is at 8:00 and probably about two hours. I am just not sure if I am making the best dsicion if I let her go? She is 14 will be with friends.
2007-10-07 19:22:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
A special event once in a while is fine. Just make sure all her homework is done before she goes, and that she has everything ready for the morning including her clothes, lunch, etc. She's bound to be tired and slow moving in the morning. And, remind her that this is a special occasion and certainly will not happen every time something comes up on a Sunday night (or school night).
2007-10-07 19:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ummm is she 14 and going with JUST friends??? Or will there be adult supervision? I wouldn't let a 14 year old go to a concert alone that's for sure.
But anyway, to answer your question, no I don't think going to a concert on a school night is a good idea. Tell her to pick one that's on a Saturday or Friday night and make sure you go too!
2007-10-08 08:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie On My Mind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes. But insist you do the "picking up" if you are worried.This is the time our babies expand thier horizons. Be a part of it, don't squash it. And make sure the bands music is loud on the way home!
I actually took my babies to thier first concerts. One was the Rolling Stones, and the other Tom Petty. I have one left. He is 11. (Yes, there is a 10 year age difference). But I know he is ready for the first concert. I will drop him off, pick him up, or stand there and be a part of that experience.
Side note: When I took my daughter to the Stones concert in '97, a man handed her a joint. She looked at me wide-eyed. I whispered in her ear. She told the guy......"No, thanks......My mom has better s***!" He looked at us both, realized the mistake, but the rest of the night, ALL of the concert go-ers around us bought my daughter memorbillia from the concert. Gawd, I hope Mick or Keith don't die. I have a grandson, 5 years old, and now I am on a fixed income!
2007-10-08 02:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by MOI 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what kind of concert and who she would go with. Will there be a parent going? Is her scholl work done? are her grades good? I have a 13 year old son and ild find out as much about the concert, where its at? and how he would get there and back. even on a weekend.
2007-10-08 03:01:56 · answer #4 · answered by eightieschick70 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it is fine. As long as she goes to bed when she gets home, is finished with all homework for Monday, etc. Just don't let it become a habitual thing. I think 10 pm is a bit too late of a curfew for a 14 year old, but one time for a special event wouldn't hurt anything.
2007-10-08 02:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by There's a party in my tummy! 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you feel she is responsible enough, getting homework, chores, etc done and can get up Monday morning without a hassle, then let her! We as parents have to let go a little bit at a time and she'll have the confidence that you trust her. But you know your daughter better than any of us so follow your gut!
2007-10-08 02:33:30 · answer #6 · answered by chestnutlocs1 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is fine these things do not happen all the time and so are an experience to be treasured. Make sure she knows though it is for a special event and will not happen again just because of a party or something.
2007-10-08 03:32:53 · answer #7 · answered by rabbit1986 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It will depend on your choice, you could let her go, but you should go with her so you can allow her to have fun at a concert.
2007-10-08 02:31:24 · answer #8 · answered by Darkskinnyboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a one-off, I'd be inclined to let her go, provided I trusted her friends (are any of them a bit older? I'd feel much happier if, say, it was 3 14 year olds and a couple of 17-18 year old older sisters than if they were all 14).
If it happens every year, and you feel it's really aimed at older teens / adults anyway, I'd say she can wait until she's older.
2007-10-08 08:18:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't see the harm in it... as long as she knows to come straight home after the concert ends.
Be even cooler and give her some extra cash so she can buy a t-shirt or whatever, and some soda's while she's there.
2007-10-08 02:33:15 · answer #10 · answered by -^Chris^- 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋