tonorator Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 taking the 14yo to his first real concert along with his friend and his dad. blink-182, fall out boy, panic at the disco, and chester french. i know the first two, but have no idea about the last two. blink-182 has some songs i like and i like to jam at any concert, but i don't want to embarass the hell outta my kid. my guess is that he and his bud will try to ditch us ASAP, leaving me and the other dad to just oogle the scantily clad babes. anyone have any advice, do's/don'ts to offer to newbie concert dad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) blink-182 has some songs i like and i like to jam at any concert, but i don't want to embarass the hell outta my kid. Don't have any advice to offer. You liked I Miss You And you once had an avatar of graemlins at a rock concert. Edited August 4, 2009 by Big John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Don't have any advice to offer. You liked I Miss You And you once had an avatar of graemlins at a rock concert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 My son likes Blink but despises Fall Out Boy. He's dying to get to a show, but the one he wanted to go to was sold out (Rise Against). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) my 18 y/o is going to see Blink next week at Hershey Park ETA: He would never go and see the Fall out Boys as he is a dead ringer for Pete Wentz Edited August 4, 2009 by T_bone65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Spend most of the concert showing him how you used to pop and lock back in the day. Finish it off with the robot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 No input on the bands, but don't smoke Josh Gordon in front on him. Sets a bad example ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinL Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 taking the 14yo to his first real concert along with his friend and his dad. blink-182, fall out boy, panic at the disco, and chester french. i know the first two, but have no idea about the last two. blink-182 has some songs i like and i like to jam at any concert, but i don't want to embarass the hell outta my kid. my guess is that he and his bud will try to ditch us ASAP, leaving me and the other dad to just oogle the scantily clad babes. anyone have any advice, do's/don'ts to offer to newbie concert dad? Blink (at least before their breakup) will do & say whatever they can to try to be offensive in their own immature way. I told my sons (we went to see Sum41 last year) that while some language may be used at a concert, it wasn't for general use (i.e. around their mother) or the concerts would be seen as a bad influence and we would not go to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Blink (at least before their breakup) will do & say whatever they can to try to be offensive in their own immature way. I told my sons (we went to see Sum41 last year) that while some language may be used at a concert, it wasn't for general use (i.e. around their mother) or the concerts would be seen as a bad influence and we would not go to others. that's a great point. i know the f-bombs and other things will be flying. he has some explicit stuff on his i-pod and we've talked about that, but this takes it to another level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 my 18 y/o is going to see Blink next week at Hershey Park ETA: He would never go and see the Fall out Boys as he is a dead ringer for Pete Wentz What's wrong with this kid - does he know how much tail he'd get? No input on the bands, but don't smoke Josh Gordon in front on him. Sets a bad example ya know. Yeah - like telling their Momma she's fat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Give the boys a little rope. Have a designated time and place they're going to check back with you, and make sure everyone has a cell phone with texting capabilities and reception before splitting up for however long you are comfortable with and clearly communicate to them. If your son checks in late, or doesn't respond to your texts, then they get to party standing next to you for the rest of the concert. If he's got a line on some chicks or something, then be as cool as he is responsible. Maybe have him check in via text every 30 mins instead of physically meeting you, or whatever you are comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteteacher2001 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I think in this day and age your gonna see more and more parents at shows like this. Not like it used to be back in the day when Mom would drop me and the crew of pals off in front of the Arena to see Motley Crue!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Yeah - like telling their Momma she's fat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Whatever the rules/guidelines you set, just remember that a guy ALWAYS remembers his first concert. I remember mine...Johnny Cash. I have fond memories of that night. Just saying...try to the best of your abilities, within reason mind you, to give him a long leash and have fun...and above all ... ENJOY THE NIGHT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 Whatever the rules/guidelines you set, just remember that a guy ALWAYS remembers his first concert. I remember mine...Johnny Cash. I have fond memories of that night. Just saying...try to the best of your abilities, within reason mind you, to give him a long leash and have fun...and above all ... ENJOY THE NIGHT!! thanks taz! i'll try to do my best ... great advice yo on giving them rope and having them check in. curious to see if they will want to break away or hang by us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambo Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 You gotta take him to a Gwar concert, make sure you watch from up front Hey, theres always The Mentors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 great advice yo on giving them rope and having them check in. Just make sure they charge their phones before you leave for the show. At 14 he's probably still stoopid enough to think you'll fall for the ol' "my cell battery went dead and I couldn't find you" excuse. Another way to "encourage" your son to check in with you, at least occasionally, is to make it so he has to come to you for money. Perhaps you could strategically "misplace" his wallet the night before? You get my drift; if you're dolling out cash he's more apt to check in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Yeah - like telling their Momma she's fat... Ya - that'd be bad. Instead have him log onto a message board with a bunch of anonymous people and have him ask them if he's wrong to want her to not be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 By rope I though you were refferring to refer at first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 By rope I though you were refferring to refer at first I wonder if he'll be asking why the concert smelled like Daddy's basement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Took my son at 10 to Bon Jovi in Central Park last year. Guard against too much activity during day - he was pretty tired partway through the concert. Then again, you've got 2 boys, age 14. Maybe YOU shouldn't have too much activity during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzal rhomb Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 My son likes Blink but despises Fall Out Boy. He's dying to get to a show, but the one he wanted to go to was sold out (Rise Against). Rancid tore it up at that show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 This is my conversation with my son last night at the pool hall about the concert next week. Dad: So Eric is is opening for Blink next week Eric: The F'ing Fallout boys Dad: Atleast you might get laid Eric: Yeah by a 13 y/o Dad: If there is grass on the field Eric: DAD Pool Hall: Stunned silence Dad: Well you still might get laid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 my daughter is a big Panic fan. I took her to a concert to see them last year. not too bad. they're pretty dynamic. she tells me they have or are 'breaking up' artistic differences and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 This is my conversation with my son last night at the pool hall about the concert next week. Dad: So Eric is is opening for Blink next week Eric: The F'ing Fallout boys Dad: Atleast you might get laid Eric: Yeah by a 13 y/o Dad: If there is grass on the field Eric: DAD Pool Hall: Stunned silence Dad: Well you still might get laid nice. a minds a terrible thing not to play with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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