Should I let DD go to Lady Gaga concert?

[clovergirl5]

I wouldn't let her go because of the kind of show she puts on and the skimpy clothing. I agree, look at the performance the pp posted. I thought it was cool, but Im also 36.

As for the music, my dd13 got the cd for her b-day a couple weeks ago. I don't mind her listening to it. I know she doesn't get the words and even if she did its just words. JMO. To look at Lady GAGA perform, different story.

My kids have listened to all my heavy metal band tapes/cds from my teenage years. I also play kid rock and pink while Im cleaning house. Some racey lyrics especially kid rock. They just bop along to the beat Wouldn't take them to the concert though Id like to go

 

[chisnpeke]

I've seen her perform on the VMA's and on SNL. She's definitely bizarre but I kind of like her. She's more than just a singer, she's a performer. But honestly, I don't really know what her songs mean. I just think they're catchy.

She's definitely a performer. A performer that is appropriate for a 12 year old? No.

Her music is so catchy that some of the lyrics can be ignored. LoveGame has lyrics that even I (as a 21 year old) can't ignore and think are a bit raunchy for radio.

Her act is what makes her unique. An adult can appreciate it for what it is - art. A child will just see what she is doing and think it's cool and may want to imitate it.

 

[clovergirl5]

This discussion reminds me of the times I was listening to my Madonna tape as a tween singing "like a virgin....." around my dad!
I didn't know what it meant

 

[hinodis]

I feel like I am living under a rock. I have never even seen her. I have heard her on the radio. Just looked her up and I am not letting DD12 go. I prefer my little girl to remain just that...a little girl. She does not need to be exposed to that behavior.

 

[DWGal210]

I would also say "no".

 

[Angelhalo]

I've seen her perform on the VMA's and on SNL. She's definitely bizarre but I kind of like her. She's more than just a singer, she's a performer. But honestly, I don't really know what her songs mean. I just think they're catchy.

This argument has been going on forever. I remember in high school we weren't allowed to name our yearbook What a Long Strange Trip It's Been, even though we weren't talking about that kind of trip.

I think if your daughter is artistic, then Lady Gaga is one of the better pop stars out there for her to be interested in. She's strong, independent, creative, writes a lot of her own music, and pretty much does what she pleases. She doesn't lip synch, and she doesn't take crap from anyone. She's definitely a little odd, but I think in the end it just comes down to your own judgement of what you are comfortable with your daughter seeing and hearing.

 

[NHdisneylover]

I think (even before reading the thread) that most people would not allow their 12 year old DDs to go to a Lady Gaga concert. If she wanted to, I would (it is more likely to be DS10 who would want to though), but I know I am different than the norm there. My concern with the whole thing would be: how much do I trust the other mom to keep the kids safe in a concert enviornment?

 

[Chicago526]

No way. But not because (or just because) of the lyrics. I think her music is crap and listening to it causes brain cell loss. But then I'm a music snob in the first place. And that's not a dig towards anyone here that likes her music, to each their own! But when her songs come on I'm grating my teeth until I can change the station or move out of the area it's playing in.

Great...now I've got 'Poker Face' stuck in my head....arrrrrrrggggghhhhh!

 

[JessicaR]

I think if your daughter is artistic, then Lady Gaga is one of the better pop stars out there for her to be interested in. She's strong, independent, creative, writes a lot of her own music, and pretty much does what she pleases. She doesn't lip synch, and she doesn't take crap from anyone. She's definitely a little odd, but I think in the end it just comes down to your own judgement of what you are comfortable with your daughter seeing and hearing.

This is my feeling too.

 

[Anjelica]

No I wouldn't. Some of the lyrics are quite questionable for young girls/boys (and I love some of her music).

Ahem "I wanna take a ride on a disco stick" should pretty much sum it up.

 

[turkeymama]

She hears it on the radio all the time. I am going to look up the lyrics....

I just want to say that in our area, the local radio stations play edited versions of her songs, or else they wouldn't be allowed to play them.

Having said that, no, I would not allow her to go. You're the mom, though, so it's your call. My nephew is also 12 and isn't allowed to listen to her music and my sister is not your average conservative parent.

 

[pixiewings71]

I haven't read all the replies but no, I wouldn't. I work in the music business, I take my girls to a lot of concerts, I would not take them to see Lady Gaga. I enjoy her music, so do the kids but I don't think it would be appropriate. My girls are 9 & 13.

 

[minniebeth]

Like some other posters said, it's not necessarily the music, lyrics or appropriateness of the artist, but the surrounding concert goers I'd be worried about. Heck, we had problems with drunk 21 yos behind us screaming inappropriate things and spilling beer all over us at a Jonas Brothers' Concert.
I would not want my DD12 (and I have one) going to a Lady GaGa concert. They all grow up way too fast...

 

[ilovejack02]

I have to say a big NO on this one. I dont mind hearing it on the radio, but no way I need him to see her on stage.

But then again I wouldnt take him to see Miley either, I think she is trashy.

 

[Lucky4me]

Yeah I probably would if I trusted the Mom taking her and if she was very excited about going.
I pick my battles and know from experience there will be bigger ones down the line I'll want to win.

 

[a1tinkfans]

Would you let your 12 year old daughter go to a Lady Gaga concert with her friend and friends Mom? I am not very familiar with this pop star and the content of her music.

12 is NOT appropriate for her concerts, just GOOGLE her...........IMHO, you asked

 

[JessicaR]

12 is NOT appropriate for her concerts, just GOOGLE her...........IMHO, you asked

Way back on post 24, she agreed with you.

 

[JerseyJanice]

I'm glad you decided not to allow it, OP.

From the thread you started this weekend, it sounds like you're the kind of parent who shelters her kids, and there's nothing wrong with that. Lady Gaga's music and performance style is not for sheltered kids, so you made the right decision IMO.

 

[jenrose66]

She's dirty...not really outright, but her songs are full of innuendo (i.e. "I wanna take a ride on your disco stick").

My 3 year old son actually loves the Poker Face song so I downloaded the CD and we listen to it in the car all the time. My husband cringes...I guess that makes me a bad mom...I figure it's going over his head at this point.

It's entertainment...I don't have daughters so I can't say for sure if it's something I'd let my daughter go to. I probably would. I mean I don't think she's any worse than Britany Spears.

 

[holycow]

No