Scared Mommy!

[Dawn S]

I am on the verge of a freak out!! Tonight is a monumental night in the life of my daughter & I am terrified of it! A few basic facts to be aware of before I detail the current issue...

1. I went to my first concert (AC/DC) when I was 8...with my parents
2. My daughter went to her first concert when she was 4 (Poison) with me. She's been going to concerts & meeting bands ever since...with me.

Tonight, I was supposed to take her to the NSYNC show, but plans for that fell through. Last minute (today), my dad called up with an offer. A 10th grade who works for him has an extra 3rd row ticket. Her father works for the venue. She is going with a couple of 7th grade friends. My daughter is going with them. Now, my dad & everyone else has assured me that this girl is really good...strict parents, very religious, babysits often, etc. Besides, this IS NSYNC, not Iron Maiden. I doubt there will be drugs or a mosh pit going on. But the fact remains that this is her first concert without a parent. I couldn't really rob her of this opportunity, but I am still nervous. Everyone else here thinks I'm overreacting. Opinions?

 

[NowInc]

...well...if its of any consiquence..when I was 13 I went to my first concert in NYC..it was White zombie with Anthrax...i went with 3 friends of mine who were not very trustworthy..and i turned out fine (keep the comments to yourself)...an N*Sync show should be pretty tame...with the exception of screaming brainwashed 14 year old girls

 

[Dawn S]

Originally posted by NowInc
...well...if its of any consiquence..when I was 13 I went to my first concert in NYC..it was White zombie with Anthrax...i went with 3 friends of mine who were not very trustworthy..and i turned out fine (keep the comments to yourself)...an N*Sync show should be pretty tame...with the exception of screaming brainwashed 14 year old girls

:zipit: Not saying a word.

 

[Tigggrl]

She should be fine Dawn! If she has been to much rougher shows with you, she knows how to conduct herself..and by rougher, I mean NSYNC VS Poison...LOL Who do YOU think would win??? LOL!
Give her a cell phone or make sure she calls you to check in...With a Cell she can do that from anywhere...
Give her some trust, and see how she does. I am sure all will come out fine
Your fellow Poison Fan....
Tig

 

[Figaro]

I wouldn't worry too much. As long as your own daughter knows right from wrong and you can trust her, I'm sure she'll be fine. I can't imagine there being alot of trouble at an NSYNC concert. The more she goes to concerts with her friends, the easier it'll get. The first time is always the hardest.

 

[DisJosh]

Originally posted by Figaro
I wouldn't worry too much. As long as your own daughter knows right from wrong and you can trust her, I'm sure she'll be fine. I can't imagine there being alot of trouble at an NSYNC concert. The more she goes to concerts with her friends, the easier it'll get. The first time is always the hardest.

Going to your first concert alone (with friends) is hard??! Could have fooled me...I though it was freedom and I had a blast.

 

[Dawn S]

Did I mention that she is 5? My dad's here now getting ready to take her to meet & have dinner with these girls she's going with. Oh, this is weird. I am not a paranoid mom, I'm pretty lax, actually. I cannot believe I am spazzing out like this! She has some money of her own that she's taking, she's got her CDs to listen to on the car ride up & she is thrilled. She keeps telling me "Mommy, don't be scared. If I marry Justin tonight, I'll come home & tell you first". Oh for crying out loud!!! I think I need to go out myself to get my mind off of things! :lol:

 

[NowInc]

Originally posted by Dawn S
Did I mention that she is 5? My dad's here now getting ready to take her to meet & have dinner with these girls she's going with. Oh, this is weird. I am not a paranoid mom, I'm pretty lax, actually. I cannot believe I am spazzing out like this! She has some money of her own that she's taking, she's got her CDs to listen to on the car ride up & she is thrilled. She keeps telling me "Mommy, don't be scared. If I marry Justin tonight, I'll come home & tell you first". Oh for crying out loud!!! I think I need to go out myself to get my mind off of things! :lol:

Well..if its at the NCRC (it is..isnt it?) I can tell you 2 things::

They have GREAT security there

And uh...her biggest concern will be my bandmates (2 of them will be outside passing out flyers tonight...why? I dont know)..and they are pretty tame



Seriously..dont spaz...she will be ok..if you must go out tonight to distract yourself..i have a few suggestions

 

[Dawn S]

Originally posted by NowInc


Well..if its at the NCRC (it is..isnt it?) I can tell you 2 things::

They have GREAT security there

And uh...her biggest concern will be my bandmates (2 of them will be outside passing out flyers tonight...why? I dont know)..and they are pretty tame



Seriously..dont spaz...she will be ok..if you must go out tonight to distract yourself..i have a few suggestions

So I should tell her to look outside for flyer-toting people that scare her & introduce hereself? I haven't been to NCRC except for hockey games, so I'm still kind of clueless on it.

Not 100% sure if I'm going anywhere or not, but I'd like to have something to ponder at least, so suggest away!

 

[NowInc]

Originally posted by Dawn S


So I should tell her to look outside for flyer-toting people that scare her & introduce hereself? I haven't been to NCRC except for hockey games, so I'm still kind of clueless on it.

Not 100% sure if I'm going anywhere or not, but I'd like to have something to ponder at least, so suggest away!

LoL..well..if you want your rugrat to come home with a band sticker on her forehead...go right ahead

Well..since its saturday night..in south florida..your options are quite open...

Some suggestions however:::

Las Olas! Murphys law in particular...they usually have a nice croud on weekends...granted its not MY scene..but hey..thats a whole other story

Aventrua mall! - The AMC theater there ROCKS...just go early to avoid crouds...

if you feel like driving a bit...

City Walk! - up in west palm..that place is stunningly beutiful and im sure you could find SOMETHING to do...

Clematis! - same deal as above

Or you could always go fight with the ghetto teens at Sawgrass

Just steer clear of south beach...especially since its a SAT night..oyyyyy

 

[Figaro]

Going to your first concert alone (with friends) is hard??! Could have fooled me...I though it was freedom and I had a blast.

I meant for the Mommy! LOL

Ok, now that I know she's only 5, I can really see why you're worried. I thought she was in the 7th grade too. I still think she'll be fine. Good Luck to YOU, I bet it'll be a loooong night for you.

 

[The Mom]

Dawn, who's driving? I'd be more concerned about that, rather than the concert itself!

 

[NowInc]

Originally posted by The Mom
Dawn, who's driving? I'd be more concerned about that, rather than the concert itself!

Thats a good point..the drive from where you live to the NCRC involves I-95 and 595...2 of the most dangerous roads I know of..


...but lets not scare her any more than she already is...

 

[Dawn S]

Well, my dad drove her from here to the girl's house & the girl's parents drove from there. My dad is waiting for them now to drive everyone back & I believe my daughter is just going to sleep over at my dad's. The driving is the one thing I'm totally at ease with.

 

[NowInc]

Originally posted by Dawn S
Well, my dad drove her from here to the girl's house & the girl's parents drove from there. My dad is waiting for them now to drive everyone back & I believe my daughter is just going to sleep over at my dad's. The driving is the one thing I'm totally at ease with.

...well..I spoke to my band mates..they did not taint any 5 year olds with a sticker on the forehead..so you are safe there

 

[Dawn S]

Just got the check in call. She liked the girls she went with & said they were really nice. She bought herself a poster, a glow in the dark necklace & a souvenir bucket of cotton candy. :lol: She got on the phone to tell me that Justin sang to her & they were so close. She was thrilled. I asked her if she's coming home or sleeping over at her papa's. Her response? "I don't know, but if I don't come home, then you'll know I'm not coming home. You'll figure it out." Ummm...OK. That wasn't quite the answer I was looking for. I'm glad my dad was more informative. Good grief!

 

[NowInc]

Originally posted by Dawn S
Just got the check in call. She liked the girls she went with & said they were really nice. She bought herself a poster, a glow in the dark necklace & a souvenir bucket of cotton candy. :lol: She got on the phone to tell me that Justin sang to her & they were so close. She was thrilled. I asked her if she's coming home or sleeping over at her papa's. Her response? "I don't know, but if I don't come home, then you'll know I'm not coming home. You'll figure it out." Ummm...OK. That wasn't quite the answer I was looking for. I'm glad my dad was more informative. Good grief!

LoL..shes growing up to be a fine young lady...*sniff* is that rebellion i smell?

 

[figmentmom]

Hang on to your hat! It's a LOOONG trip from here to adulthood.

 

[PrincessAriel]

haha, I just got home from the NSYNC concert actually. Nothing to worry about, just a bunch of happy and overly content tween girls!

 

[mkt]

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ack!

N'Stink thread!!! eew....