When should teens attend concerts?

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Important question regarding a rap concert: I have a 14 year old daughter who will be 15 in Ocotber. She wants to go to Tyler The Creators concert in September. He is a rap artist. We are NOT concerned or mind that he is a rapper. I am worried about the older people that will be attending such concert. Am I being too strict? She is really upset with me bc her friends are going. Thoughts?

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There will be a wide variety of people. But honestly, MOST people who go to shows are there to genuinely have a good time and listen to their favorite music, they aren’t there to cause problems, if you trust her then I’d say let her!
It sucks having to miss out on stuff your friends are doing!

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His fan base is mostly of her age so I wouldn’t be too concerned and have you heard his music? :joy:

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That is a tricky age. I would wanna let her go but would feel the need to send someone who would make sure she stays safe.

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I would let her go, but only if an adult that you know is going to be there to supervise. No offense, but 15 is too young to just drop off at a concert and pick up. It doesn’t matter if it’s rap, country, Christian, or Taylor Swift…

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Just make sure she uses the buddy system :woman_shrugging:t3:

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Not without you being there also. I wouldn’t let my daughter. Nope.

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Surely an adult will be there??? Right!!!

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I went at that age to Justin Timberlake probably a younger demographic for most part abd mainly women. My mom bought my cousin a ticket who was 18 so legally an adult but I still felt cool and had some freedom to go with friends minus my mom. Idk that artist. If it were like a Drake type id say fine in large group with parent waiting nearby at restaurant/in lot but not like a hardcore rapper.

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Let her go. Just make sure to do buddy system, check ins, etc. Talk with her about what to do in certain situations, make sure she can get to an exit should anything extremely bad happens, especially since the world is full of crazy people. Can never be too careful anymore at concerts, movie theaters, etc

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Honestly I would probably let her go but either buy a ticket and go with her or I would bring her and sit outside and wait for her. But I would make sure she’s with some friends so she isn’t alone and that she has a little bit of emergency money and that she has a fully charged cell phone and knows where you’ll be parked outside

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:joy::joy::joy: I just have to laugh. My 14…soon to be 15yr old also wants to go to this convert. Except…we live in TN and the closest he will be is in Missouri.
Guess who won’t be going? :joy:
I got a huge lecture about being too much of a helicopter parent.

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Have you did any research into this rap group? I’d want to make sure it’s something that kids that age should be listening to.

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I don’t think at that age I would be letting them go to a concert with no adult. If you aren’t watching out for your kids safety no one else around is going to. I’d trust your gut :heart:

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If I went with her then I’d say yes alone no way. There will most definitely be pot smoking.

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Go with her !You might even like it. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

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I’d let her go but I’d either be there or be in the car waiting.
My mom let me go to a ton of concerts when I was that age and the colosseum had a room for parents downstairs. Lol. It was sound proof. She crocheted for 3 hrs. :person_shrugging: :joy:
So, I’d see if there’s anything like that.
Times are different these days and no way would my 15yr old go without me or an actual adult there, somewhere, that has her back.

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Would you let her go to the mall with her friends? How about a sporting event?

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Just go with her or a trusted adult? I went to hinder at 15…with an adult and plenty of other concerts…warp tour alone after i could drive…but it depends on the kid too.

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when I was around that age I went to 2 different concerts with another friend. i didnt drink, I didnt do drugs, and i didnt get into any trouble. I even brought my mom back gifts from them lol. i personally would let her go, make her call you (even if it is hard to hear each other) like ever hour. and make her call when she is in the car to go home too.

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I wouldn’t let my child go to that concert at all. The content of the music is absolutely inappropriate

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You aren’t being strict at all. I wasn’t allowed to go to any concerts until I was 16. Mind you, I listen to metal, so those shows are wild.

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I would have to say it really depends where it’s being held and the ppl she’s going with. Nothing wrong with you going with

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I’ve been to a lot of concerts over the years…not once has anything bad happened. It all comes down to if u trust your child.

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Go with her some of my best times was with my mom give it a shot you might like it or if she doesnt want you hanging with her just be close by either way…if you trust her let her go by herself gotta let her have some experiences give her a can of mace just in case

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Just go with them. I took my 14 and 15 year old daughters to see Cardi B. In Memphis. We didn’t have any problems.

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Let her have some fun. If you’re worried about stuff like that maybe send her with an older friend or relative (like a cousin or something) that is responsible. Make sure you do some safeguarding. Cell phone, teach her how to use mace or pepper spray, etc.

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When I was 17 I went to Mayhem Fest with my high school boyfriend and his friends. There were people there who were doing stupid things but i didnt join in. It all depends if you trust her and her friends. Drop her off and pick her up or you or a trusted adult can go with to supervise.

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I was in my first mosh pit at her age, she will be fine.

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Just go with them! Concerts are the best and make great memories especially with friends :heart:

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I mean you could go with to make sure nothing happens

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I would not let my kids go see Tyler the creator unless MAYBE I was attending too or their dad…

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Let her go but either go with a chaperone from afar or make sure a responsible adult/person is going.

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Go with them. Is there an older sibling/cousin/trusted adult that isn’t “parent old” that would go with?

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She is 14. There’s you sign

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Concerts can get a bit violent. Just a warning. Big crowds & booze. I’d be going with, personally.

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I’m 20. Been going to concerts with my mom and friends since 13. Just went to one last week 26 weeks preggo and had to leave the front row and go all the way to back during my favorite song because people were pushing and jumping too much and I didnt wanna hurt the bump.

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He doesn’t attract as bad of an adult crowd as other rappers do. I think it’ll be fine.

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I wanted to go to a concert when I was that age, my friends were going and my mom wouldn’t let me. I hated her for it for a very long time but I got over… when I turned 18… I recommend going with her. Keep your distance but keep an eye on her and let her know you’re there if she needs your help. That’s what I do with my teenage daughters

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I wouldn’t let her go without an adult chaperone

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An adult needs to be with them as there are to many perverts out there

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Will there be a responsible adult taking them to the show? If not…Hell no. I wouldn’t let my kid go.