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cheryl000 · 08-09-2006, 10:31 PM

I remember my first real concert when I was 21, it was an Eminem concert. I am from a small town so I was shocked from what I saw. LOTS of people were openly doing drugs and I just couldn't believe it. I was with my husband and it really upset me. I looked down the aisle and there were 3 little boys about 10 years old standing on their seats cheering with a young lady watching them. Then I was watching Eminem on stage pretending to shot a dummy of some guy with a gun, cussing, and rapping about drugs. It's just not something kids should watch. I got really upset about it because I have a son myself. I honestly had tears streaming down my face. I wondered if the kids were getting the contact high also.
I am all about people having the freedom to express themselves artistically, but I also feel some of it is too much around a younger audience. Kids/young teens shouldn't see people openly doing drugs which is what happens at some of the rougher concerts. I was just amazed that the facility wasn't doing anything to stop it, as if it was just okay or acceptable to do. Personally, I won't allow my son to go to a concert like that until he's over 18. If he wants to go to other concerts that don't push violence and drugs that's fine. To me it depends on the type of concert. I will definitely try to listen to the type of music first.
I'm really surprised that she crowd surfed. It is usually something young men do. I would never do it because some men "take advantage" of the girls physically if you know what I mean. I remember watching something on tv where Courtney love crowd surfed in her audience and some man pulled her shirt down to touch her. I definitely agree with the person who said that it would be dangerous if she got lost. Lots of the men there will be older, drunk, or even on drugs. I would try to explain to her that it's tough being a young women these days. You have to be VERY careful about what situations you put yourself in. You always have to think ahead, watch your back, and only be with people you trust. It's a more dangerous world out there for women because guys are stronger and they don't think with their heads sometimes. But it's mostly the outside events that play over days or "Woodstock" like concerts that women are known to be taken advantage of.
I wouldn't worry too much about the fake tat thing. But talk to her about anything you're concerned about. Just let her know that you love her and care about her safety. Let her know that it's your job to warn her about these things. She's now at the age where her parents can't protect her at all times. So let her know that she has to learn how to make the right decisions to protect herself. It sounds like you have a great relationship with her, which is wonderful. Good luck.

08-09-2006, 10:31 PM	#13
cheryl000 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: none Posts: 1,495	I remember my first real concert when I was 21, it was an Eminem concert. I am from a small town so I was shocked from what I saw. LOTS of people were openly doing drugs and I just couldn't believe it. I was with my husband and it really upset me. I looked down the aisle and there were 3 little boys about 10 years old standing on their seats cheering with a young lady watching them. Then I was watching Eminem on stage pretending to shot a dummy of some guy with a gun, cussing, and rapping about drugs. It's just not something kids should watch. I got really upset about it because I have a son myself. I honestly had tears streaming down my face. I wondered if the kids were getting the contact high also. I am all about people having the freedom to express themselves artistically, but I also feel some of it is too much around a younger audience. Kids/young teens shouldn't see people openly doing drugs which is what happens at some of the rougher concerts. I was just amazed that the facility wasn't doing anything to stop it, as if it was just okay or acceptable to do. Personally, I won't allow my son to go to a concert like that until he's over 18. If he wants to go to other concerts that don't push violence and drugs that's fine. To me it depends on the type of concert. I will definitely try to listen to the type of music first. I'm really surprised that she crowd surfed. It is usually something young men do. I would never do it because some men "take advantage" of the girls physically if you know what I mean. I remember watching something on tv where Courtney love crowd surfed in her audience and some man pulled her shirt down to touch her. I definitely agree with the person who said that it would be dangerous if she got lost. Lots of the men there will be older, drunk, or even on drugs. I would try to explain to her that it's tough being a young women these days. You have to be VERY careful about what situations you put yourself in. You always have to think ahead, watch your back, and only be with people you trust. It's a more dangerous world out there for women because guys are stronger and they don't think with their heads sometimes. But it's mostly the outside events that play over days or "Woodstock" like concerts that women are known to be taken advantage of. I wouldn't worry too much about the fake tat thing. But talk to her about anything you're concerned about. Just let her know that you love her and care about her safety. Let her know that it's your job to warn her about these things. She's now at the age where her parents can't protect her at all times. So let her know that she has to learn how to make the right decisions to protect herself. It sounds like you have a great relationship with her, which is wonderful. Good luck.