I'm wearing my judgy pants and they look terrible on me.

stellabbella129

I cannot get over this and I think it's stupid and ridiculous that I'm so hung up on it. My friend's girlfriend has a six year old daughter and she's taking her to a Justin Bieber concert. I have no idea why, but I just think it's so inappropriate that this little adorable girl would walk around claiming to have Bieber Fever.

I mean it's sort of funny, haha, but when I was little I had absolutely no clue about these things. I guess the times have changed? Set me straight, please. I really want to like the new girlfriend!

damaless

What? You're judging the little girl for her music preferences?  Or her mom for taking her to a concert?

stellabbella129

Her mom for taking her to the concert. I probably just don't know enough about Justin Bieber.

Stackeye210

  I can understand your feelings.  Parents let their kids grow up and be exposed to things so fast these days.  I wouldn't judge her though, not for something like that.  Now if she starts letting her hang posters in her room and kiss them before bed, then you might start judging. 

danieliza1127

I don't see the big deal.  He's only like 16 years old.  I definitely loved music even at a really young age.  When I was 8 and 9, I had posters of Kirk Cameron and Michael J. Fox on my wall and I know girls that age were going to NKOTB concerts.  Yeah 6 is young, but it's not too young to like a 16 year old pop star. 

laurenclaire1386

Dude, it's a concert, not an orgy. And I'm sure the six year old isn't going by herself. It's not your kid either. Why do you care?

eastunder1

I think I had NKOTB fever when I was a little kid.  I don't see the issue. 

damaless

I guess I am confused about what it is you believe about Justin Bieber that makes it inappropriate for her to go to the concert.

stellabbella129

You're right. And I have to keep reminding myself that it's HER daughter, not my friend's child who would basically be my niece. I really have no right to judge.

Bubbalub

It's Justin Bieber, not the Pussycat Dolls or Eminem. It's just like when we were kids and liked New Kids on the Block (though I never did) or something. It's really no big deal.

Brie2010

I am not really conversant in Bieber, but isn't his music pretty kid-friendly/age-appropriate?  I don't get the BFD.

ljewel422

You should YouTube that 3 year old crying over Bieber, then.

parker624

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[QUOTE]I think I had NKOTB fever when I was a little kid.  I don't see the issue. 
Posted by eastunder1[/QUOTE]
 ditto.  My mom took me to NKOTB when I was 6. What's the big deal?

damaless

Yeah I would equate this to kids a few years ago (okay, more than a few years ago) being into Hansen or The Moffats or bands like that.

eastunder1

I heard if you play Justin Beibers music backwards, you hear satanic messages. 

Moneypenny424

When I was 6, I LOVED Michael Jackson (well, I still do) and Prince.  Now, Prince might have been an inappropriate concert to go to as a 6 year old, but I still don't see anything wrong with going to a MJ concert in 1985.  As long as they're not singing about or simulating sex on stage or using bad language, I don't see the problem.

wadingmoose

My only concern with young kids and concerts is hearing damage.  A lot of those concerts are way too loud.

georgia_bride09

I wouldn't think twice about that. I bet 75% of the kids at his concerts are under 10.

stellabbella129

Haha no, I know I'm being ridiculous! That's why I asked to be set straight. I had one of those freak childhoods where the only music played was Russian classical, and I know it wasn't normal. It's good to be reminded that everyone else had the same types of experiences when they were little and that I need to lose the attitude towards her for something I don't understand.

grrrace

one of my best friends went to her first concert at age 5 and it was David Bowie. It's one of her favorite memories and she turned out fine...

stellabbella129

Yeah come to think of it, I was pretty in love with John Lennon when I was 10 and that's not all that much older... and the lyrics are far less "kid-friendly" (although I had NO idea what they were talking about).

mandysmear

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[QUOTE]Dude, it's a concert, not an orgy. And I'm sure the six year old isn't going by herself. It's not your kid either. Why do you care?
Posted by laurenclaire1386[/QUOTE]

This.

kikibaby

Just don't let her go "backstage", IFYKWIM.

stellabbella129

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[QUOTE]Just don't let her go "backstage", IFYKWIM.
Posted by kikibaby[/QUOTE]

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missy68

He likes the older ladies, anyway. From Taylor Swift up to Chelsea Handler.

I think when I was 6 it was Donny Osmond and the Hardy Boys. But no concerts. My first one would have been Kiss at 12, but I didn't want to go with my mom.

vallyhoo

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[QUOTE]Just don't let her go "backstage", IFYKWIM.
Posted by kikibaby[/QUOTE]

"I'm with the band"

hugz415

These days 6 yr olds have cell phones so I'm not surprised.  I wasn't even allowed to use our house phone when I was 6.   On this though I think its fine.  Justin Bieber is pretty harmless.  And at least he isn't doing pole dancing routines like Mylie Cyrus!

jessjo04

My cousin's friend's hairdresser's sister knew someone who let their 6 year old kid go to a Justin Bieber concert and the kid got pregnant after being convinved by his lyrics to have sex in the bathroom.

momofayden

I took my 8 yr old son to the U2 concert.  It was awesome and he loved every minute of it and I am glad he got to experience it with me.  It's not that big of a deal and I don't really get why you are judging her for it.  It's Justin Bieber not Nine inch nails.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

Stella, I'm kind of inclined to agree with you. You know what I listened to when I was 6 years old? Whatever my parents wanted to listen to. I knew who NKOTB was at age 8 or so, but it's not like my mom would play them in the car. And no way in hell would my parents have shelled out money for a concert. They barely went to concerts themselves.

I can understand supporting your kids' interests, but more like if those interests extend to violin or gymnastics. I think it's dumb to invest that much time and money in a pop idol. Plus, I wouldn't take my kid to any concert that young. Maybe it's just me.