Anonymous
Post 08/01/2022 10:05     Subject: Re:14 and 16 year old going to concert by themselves
Just took my 14 and 16 yr. old boys to see Pitbull on Friday at Jiffy Lube Live.

It was us and 20,000 other teens. Lots of Pre-partying and tailgating happening. Yikes!

Anonymous
Post 07/31/2022 19:12     Subject: 14 and 16 year old going to concert by themselves
Anonymous wrote:My 14 year old and 2 friends are going to Kendrick Lamar alone next week. They are very excited.


FYI, Cap One Arena is notorious for having a bad signal during concerts or games. I've experienced this problem myself so just keep that in mind for all parties involved.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2022 14:35     Subject: 14 and 16 year old going to concert by themselves
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My 14 and 16yos are going to Kendrick Lamar next week at Capital One.

Love the charger plan and will set up specific meeting spot. Parents will probably get a drink nearby for the last hour.

My 16 yr old is going to Lamar too. What’s a charger plan?


Someone in a previous post suggested having them carry a portable charger, sounds like a good “plan” to me
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2022 13:14     Subject: 14 and 16 year old going to concert by themselves
i would definitely let them.

My kids started going to concerts with friends at 13. Probably 10 different families involved over several concerts (upper NW) and all were ok with this.


When you post on DCUM you always get replies from the complete safety outliers. Those with their 10 year olds in car boosters, their 18 year olds who don't stay home overnight, etc

Take all replies on here with a GIANT grain of salt and ask your real-life friends.

Anonymous
Post 07/31/2022 12:53     Subject: 14 and 16 year old going to concert by themselves
Anonymous wrote:OP here - concert went well! The boys really enjoyed it (was the first concert for both) and had no issues navigating around. DS originally wanted to go to the Kendrick concert too, but since we're not made of money, that one isn't happening. Would love to hear about it from one of the PPs.

Also, wow traffic is horrendous around fedex field. Is it always that bad when there's an event?


Yes - that is why pick up plan + snacks/ water in the car after are so important.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2022 12:36     Subject: 14 and 16 year old going to concert by themselves
Anonymous wrote:OP here - concert went well! The boys really enjoyed it (was the first concert for both) and had no issues navigating around. DS originally wanted to go to the Kendrick concert too, but since we're not made of money, that one isn't happening. Would love to hear about it from one of the PPs.

Also, wow traffic is horrendous around fedex field. Is it always that bad when there's an event?

Yes. That’s why they encourage people to Metro.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2022 12:29     Subject: 14 and 16 year old going to concert by themselves
Anonymous wrote:OP here - concert went well! The boys really enjoyed it (was the first concert for both) and had no issues navigating around. DS originally wanted to go to the Kendrick concert too, but since we're not made of money, that one isn't happening. Would love to hear about it from one of the PPs.

Also, wow traffic is horrendous around fedex field. Is it always that bad when there's an event?

Good to hear. DS & friends are going to Kendrick this week.
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2022 11:28     Subject: 14 and 16 year old going to concert by themselves
OP here - concert went well! The boys really enjoyed it (was the first concert for both) and had no issues navigating around. DS originally wanted to go to the Kendrick concert too, but since we're not made of money, that one isn't happening. Would love to hear about it from one of the PPs.

Also, wow traffic is horrendous around fedex field. Is it always that bad when there's an event?
Anonymous
Post 07/31/2022 01:37     Subject: Re:14 and 16 year old going to concert by themselves
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Who’s performing?


The Weeknd - concert is tomorrow. I'm clearly not as on top of this as I should have been. Kids are responsible and level-headed.



That why there was traffic near Fed ex today
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2022 23:52     Subject: 14 and 16 year old going to concert by themselves
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No. Way. 14?!?


At 15, I went to see Janet Jackson with a 15 yo friend in matching outfits.

My mom dropped us off at the stadium, and picked us up (pre-cell phone!) at the allotted time, at the allotted place.

The earliest I went to a concert without a parent was 10, with a friend, a 14 yo cousin, and a 17 yo cousin.

What do you all think happens? Are your kids not responsible? Do they not follow directions?


They get trafficked.


LOL


https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/family-of-girl-trafficked-at-mavs-game-speaks-out/

Happens.


Did you READ the article? She was WITH HER STEPDAD at the game and basically left willingly. This same child has “left” her family home several times. This is not the example to use to prove your point.
Anonymous
Post 07/30/2022 23:32     Subject: 14 and 16 year old going to concert by themselves
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No. Way. 14?!?


At 15, I went to see Janet Jackson with a 15 yo friend in matching outfits.

My mom dropped us off at the stadium, and picked us up (pre-cell phone!) at the allotted time, at the allotted place.

The earliest I went to a concert without a parent was 10, with a friend, a 14 yo cousin, and a 17 yo cousin.

What do you all think happens? Are your kids not responsible? Do they not follow directions?


They get trafficked.


LOL


https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/family-of-girl-trafficked-at-mavs-game-speaks-out/

Happens.