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Don't wory about brining a baby. She or he will be just fine. You will see alot of kids. All the families camp together. There is the kidzjam. They have a kiddie pool.
I hate it when people are against families at festival just because it makes them uncomfortable.
We brought our kids last year. They had a great time. This year we aren't because we won tickets. But next year we will. With the baby too.
Post by jesmith5508 on Jun 2, 2010 11:04:34 GMT -5
It all comes down to you being responsible or not. If you can't be attentive to a child, which would include making sure they are cool enough, shady enough, not getting sunburnt, getting plenty of food and especially water, protecting their hearing from the loud loud music, etc. then don't bring them. But if you can do all that and everything else being a parent in an extreme situation entails, then sure.
In the years I've been going to Bonnaroo I have seen great parenting (example: a whole family at the Robyn Hitchcock show last year, but the little kids had protective ear coverings so they could enjoy the show but not have their hearing damaged) and I have seen questionable parenting (parent so drunk they can't hold their kid up anymore). Music and arts and community and all the other cool things about Bonnaroo can be awesome for a family, but there are also a lot of potential for problems, so be prepared, be smart, be attentive, and have fun.
2010: 3/12: The Bad Plus/Happy Apple/Buffalo Collision/The Bad Apple 6/10-13: Bonnaroo 6/19: Rock the Garden 7/30-31: Mid West Music Fest 8/21: Los Hombres Calientes 8/31: Marijuana Death Squads 9/11: The Book of Right On w/ City on the Make 9/23: Of Montreal w/ Janelle Monae 10/4: Broken Social Scene 11/23: Grinderman
2010: 3/12: The Bad Plus/Happy Apple/Buffalo Collision/The Bad Apple 6/10-13: Bonnaroo 6/19: Rock the Garden 7/30-31: Mid West Music Fest 8/21: Los Hombres Calientes 8/31: Marijuana Death Squads 9/11: The Book of Right On w/ City on the Make 9/23: Of Montreal w/ Janelle Monae 10/4: Broken Social Scene 11/23: Grinderman
2/5- Papadosio 3/3- MUSE 3/12- John Mayer 3/19- The Werks 3/31- Passion Pit 4/18- Ben Folds 4/20- Against Me! 6/10- Bonnaroo 6/30- Eric Clapton and Roger Daltrey
As long as you know what you're doing as a parent why shouldn't you bring your kids with you. I think it's better than farming them out to family or sitters every time you leave the house.
The only reason we aren't bringing them this year is we are using Bonnaroo as a honeymoon, and we are Guest camping.
Next year the kids will come with us, just as they do with every other vacation my family takes.
They had a great time.
My limitations are that I don't do whatever I want, miss a show or two, sleep more. But that doesn't bother me because I get to share the experience with my family instead of selfishly hogging all the fun to myself.
I don't see what the problem is with spending time with the family.
I have gone back and forth over this subject (as you can see from all the Kidz Jam posts that I have participated in). But I am the mom of an almost-18 month old and I would bring her to Bonnaroo.
I am not this year because we are using it as our anniversary trip and it will be our first trip away from our daughter. But we are thinking of taking her to a closer fest next year (like AllGood).
I went to Bonnaroo pregnant - which meant completely sober, taking time to nap, find shade, stay hydrated, pace myself. It was the best Bonnaroo I have attended. It really made me realize that there are different Roo experiences for each person... and that includes kids.
No, I wouldn't take a 3 week old to Bonnaroo (sorry 1st wrote 3 month), but I hardly even took my 3-month old to Target. I think using that comparison in this discussion is stupid.
And original, poster - I hope you and your fam have a fantastic time! Your kid is at the age where everything is going to be so magical and fun and awe-inspiring. It's so fun to look at life and events through a child's eyes!
Post by questionablesanity on Jun 2, 2010 12:58:40 GMT -5
I'm glad you guys can bring your kids to Roo and have a good time. I wouldn't even think of subjecting my child to the heat and extreme conditions. Not to mention it would just frustrate me to no end. I would be frustrated missing shows. There's no way that my son would have any interest in it anyways. I've taken him to two local fests. One last year and he had a blast. We went to one this year and he was bored out of his mind. Bonnaroo is my vacation. I take more kid friendly vacations with him doing something he wants.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
As far as what Alieblue said about the 3 week old comment I'm going to have to agree. At three weeks I was sleeping when baby sleeps and on maternity leave. So I will retract my last comment because I was in a hurry. Noone would take a 3 week old with them. A mother is healing from child birth. So yeah that is just stupid to make that an argument. But a three month old.....yeah I would.
I also was about 6 months pregnant at last years Bonnaroo. When is your babies birthday?
And I wouldn't get frustrated. I never do with my kids.
Post by afunkyfreak on Jun 3, 2010 21:00:30 GMT -5
Thanks for your help everyone (even the Debbie downers((just remember because you wouldn't care to do something doesn't mean everyone feels that way)).
[quote author=1karen1 board=general thread=21994 post=701672 time=1275493155Don't wory about brining a baby.
Would you bring a 3 week old baby? Do you have any standards or limitations?[/quote]
Yes, because humans have always had air conditioning and babies were never born in the summer time. It must be completely unnatural for children to exist in the same time and space as a sunny Tennessee day.
Did I get all that right? Get real.
Edit: That said.. I'm wondering what mother would be there in three weeks after giving birth?? I mean...really? Who is headed to a 4 day festival right after poppin out a kid? The three week old thing is kind of ridiculous.
Post by msbrandymichelle on Jun 9, 2010 10:52:24 GMT -5
We're bringing out kids, but they're not infants. I wouldn't bring my 12 month old because it'd be A LOT of work to keep up w/ her needs. The heat, the noise, etc. would require a lot of my time & attention.
But, if someone is willing to make that sacrifice, more power to ya
This coming year will be my and my family's first Roo. My oldest boy is 4, will be 5 for the show and has a speech delay/borderline apraxia. The art and the constant musical backdrop will be great for him as he is in a zone when painting/playing. My youngest son will be 3 for the show. He is the one that I am worried about. He is such a priss, has to have something one way or he will flip....just like my wife. But we are willing to bypass the shows that we want to see, or split the family for some fun times. I wish I could have made it this year, my boys love TMBG and can sing Why Does the Sun Shine word for word......
