Is my child mature enough to appreciate a Broadway show?
Is this show age-appropriate for my kid?
Is my child even old enough to even get into a Broadway show?
Monday, October 29, 2018
Old Enough for Broadway? Picking an Age-Appropriate Show for Your Kid
Is my child mature enough to appreciate a Broadway show?
Is this show age-appropriate for my kid?
Is my child even old enough to even get into a Broadway show?
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Yay, put the responsibilities on the parents, not the producer of the show. My parents always chose properly what shows to take me to, and I was in no way a problem child. We went to see the nutcracker for my birthday one year at the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago. I had my own ticket as did my mom and the usher said they we may have to leave and my mom was like if he is an issue we will leave for intermission. Needless to say I was quiet and enthralled the entire show. But I believe that if the child cannot comprehend or at least watch the show without constant explanation they need not be there. I do not find loud children in the theater cute, nor do I find it charming if they are dancing in the aisles to a song, even if it is a Disney show. Much like Church or on an airplane, but to an even greater degree, it is not about you or your child, do not be a selfish millennial prick. Because, unlike airplanes or church where there is some sort of “have to” that does not exist in theater, as important as we find it, a 3 year old does not need to see Phantom of the Opera to develop normally
Growing up I was always seeing theatre, even if it might not have been the most appropriate show to see. I think this was great that I got to experience such great theatre at a young age. I may not have understood everything, I think this opened me to being more accepting of things and truly learning how to be a better person. While I understand that some parents do not want their children to experience certain things such as sex acts or cursing, I think you should have your child experience all types of theatre. It seems that shows are now rolling out age suggestions on shows but who are they to say if this is appropriate for a 12-year-old compared to a 10 year old. I do agree with the fact that no one under the age of four should see a Broadway show, I think by taking young children to see theatre you get them to be more cultured.
While having an age recommendation age can be helpful, it really just depends on the child. I grew up listening to show soundtracks, and was attending shows that I know most would say I was too young to see by the time I was 8. What would be the most helpful for parents to decide if a show is appropriate for their child is having a list of what the show contains, more descriptive than what this article lists. I have seen better descriptions of shows in regard to content and I think that information is what a parents should base their decision on to bring a child. I would also take a child to a non Broadway show first, if your child can respectfully sit through a community theater or school theater show first then you can better trust they will be content at a show on a broadway stage.
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