Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
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Post by spacemadness on Feb 19, 2014 13:44:26 GMT -5
you need a teammate. tell your parents you are going camping for the weekend. bring lots of water and sunscreen. you'll be just fine. maybe just shoot for a day pass first try? we used to always say were spending the night at each others place for the weekend, then go out of state and catch a show! this is a taller order than that. keep in mind, you could let them know what your doing once you are there, and check in daily? once your back, you already pulled it off. any consequences will be well worth it. good luck!
Well my parents told me that I am not allowed to go, but I haven't thought about asking about just going for one day with a day pass. I'll bring it up tonight.
Post by warpedfan11 on Feb 19, 2014 18:50:53 GMT -5
Once the lineup comes out, show them all the legendary musicians you will get to see and explain how awesome that experience would be, you would have that experienc e for the rest of your life.
I just read somewhere that they haven't done one day passes since like '08. ..I about died while watching BLAM. I'm in love with 21 of the groups/artist. I have to go this year.
Post by celestiaequestria on Feb 21, 2014 12:18:01 GMT -5
I never lied to my parents. Granted I'm old as hell now, but I was honest with them, because the alternative is them assuming they worst. If you're out until 3am, better to be honest and say "I met a cute girl and lost track of the time", than for them to worry you've fallen into drugs, crime, etc...
If you're really going for the music, why not invite one of your parents along to camp out with you? You can camp in family to avoid the seedier elements of the festival, and years down the road you'll be grateful you had the experience. When I was a kid, I was into Phish and my dad tried to get us tickets to one of their shows in Florida, it meant a lot to me, I'd give anything for him to still be alive so I could go to 'Roo with him. Yeah, he might not approve of some of the things I do, but I'd give anything to have him back.
Get a day pass and go with your parents to one of the days of the Festival, they can see how you behave at a concert, and they'll feel more comfortable letting you go by yourself next time.
When you guys are done with this guy, please help me convince my wife to let me go!
That one is easy. Invite her to go. If she doesn't want to, you setup two vacations. One for you and your buddies (your 'Roo trip) and another doing something you both want to do (beach trip, etc). As long as you're not being too selfish the rest of the time (too many drinking nights, guys nights during your normal year) she's not going to be unreasonable about you doing something alone.
I think your track record with your parents is going to have a lot to do with how much they're willing to bend. From what you've said here, it seems like you're probably a pretty decent kid - you keep on top of your school work, you do your chores, you don't do drink or do drugs...quite frankly, you remind me of me when I was 17. I had strict parents too, and I found that well-reasoned negotiations were heard, even if it didn't end with me getting my way. What I would do would be to make a sincere effort to see things from your parent's point of view. You're one of the most important things in their lives, and they may see this as you wanting to put yourself in a potentially dangerous situation. It's not REALLY dangerous, but it may represent a level of independence that they have not yet given you, and they may know that you'll be around things that (to their knowledge) you haven't had to deal with yet (being on your own for an extended period of time, being around drugs/alcohol, being around other people who are drunk/high, etc.). For a parent, this is terrifying, and though they probably know deep down they'll have to grant you that independence eventually (whether they like it or not), the truth of the matter is that you're 17 and it's still up to them to keep you safe. So, you need to get them to see that this is not an entirely unsafe adventure you want to go on.
How much do your parents know about fests? If you know that they know that there's going to be drugs there, bring that up yourself. Show them you have nothing to hide - you recognize that although drugs are going to be there, you've had the good sense to stay away from that thus far in your life, and that's not going to change because you're at a music festival. They will appreciate the honesty, and it will show them that you're emphasizing with their fears - if you're willing to step into their shoes, they may be willing to step into theirs.
Approach the situation with the humility of knowing that they have full authority over you - none of the "you SHOULD let me go because xyz" type stuff. The reality is that they're your parents, and they're under no obligation to let you do jack shit. You're at their mercy. If you act as if it's any other way, they'll become defensive and resist it.
In short, be honest, be up front, figure out what their fears are and bring them up. Don't act like their fears are invalid - instead validate them, show them that you understand them, but that this is also an OPPORTUNITY to show them that you can be trusted and that you can handle that kind of responsibility and risk. Remember that you're at their mercy and they don't owe you shit. Your parents are people too, and they're scared. That's okay. You're asking for something big - treat it as such.
That being said, if you've broken your parent's trust recently or otherwise messed up big time, give up now. You're just pressing your luck for something else in the future.
And for fuck's sake, if they do happen to let you go, don't you dare break their trust and make stupid decisions. Not only is that a shitty thing to do, but it will also confirm your parent's fears and you won't be doing shit for as long as you're under their roof.
Definitely try to get people to go with you. Going with a group would have to make them feel a better about it.
Also, visual aides might help. Maybe peruse the videos on the Bonnaroo youtube account and have your parents watch 1 or 2. Show them that Bonnaroo isn't such a scary place.
Post by beavdog151 on Feb 28, 2014 11:47:13 GMT -5
I still can't believe that some of you have the nerve to say that you never lied to your parents, I call total bullshit. Even if it's just a white lie, it's still a lie. That's just as bad as the people claiming that they've never masturbated.
Post by kickerconspiracy on Feb 28, 2014 16:32:55 GMT -5
Just wait until you are 21. Seriously, I know it sucks right now but life is long and you'll have tons of opportunities to go in the future. No need to fuck up your brain with druq's until you are at least in college. Or you could just get to 'Roo by any means necessary. In the timeless words of Judge Smails, The world needs ditch diggers too.
I still can't believe that some of you have the nerve to say that you never lied to your parents, I call total bullshit. Even if it's just a white lie, it's still a lie. That's just as bad as the people claiming that they've never masturbated.
They mean about something important.
It's reckless to make the trek to Bonnaroo without telling your parents. The 'roo family is good to their own, but the outside world is a harsh place for a minor. Johnny Law is on a power trip on the way there, shady mechanics are more than happy to ripoff an easy mark, and wooks are passing out bad party favors in droves. Plus, having to stay closeted about being a bonnaroovian would be miserable.
Post by dandcwindsor on Feb 28, 2014 17:17:29 GMT -5
Lying won't get you anywhere, just sets a precedent and not a good one. I have lied to my parents and it never got me anywhere good. I have 3 teenage boys and I know they lie but on major things like this they know better, so much can happen at Roo good and bad, that your parents would at least want to know you are safe. I agree with some of the others and use Visual aids, the Roo experience video, other positive photos. Arrange some of your Trustworthy friends to go, you know the friends your parents actually like. There is strength in numbers, agree to regular check in times, 2-3 times a day. I know it is a pain in the ass but hey, if they let you go totally worth it. Roo is a family, and for the most part everyone looks out for each other. Convince your folks of that.
I still can't believe that some of you have the nerve to say that you never lied to your parents, I call total bullshit. Even if it's just a white lie, it's still a lie. That's just as bad as the people claiming that they've never masturbated.
They mean about something important.
It's reckless to make the trek to Bonnaroo without telling your parents. The 'roo family is good to their own, but the outside world is a harsh place for a minor. Johnny Law is on a power trip on the way there, shady mechanics are more than happy to ripoff an easy mark, and wooks are passing out bad party favors in droves. Plus, having to stay closeted about being a bonnaroovian would be miserable.
