Gigs/Concerts - should I take my 13 year old to...

[Gretchen]

See Madness? Hes always loved SKA, now also likes Swing, Jazz and experimental music. Have an opportunity to see Madness and thought it my be a good experience with my lad as I've never seen the live (independently) either.

Sensible idea?

(He wears Dr Martens if it'll help & I reckon he could lol after me).

[Gretchen]

mat13 said:

Do it!

Then buy him an instrument/lessons. Its a skill he will have for life and thank you for more than most others.

His older brother is a drag queen and he plays the drums/has lessons. He's actually 12 (I think it was late and or I had quite possibly had a drink when I posted this).

He used to like festivals. He's rather angsty at the moment. So I'm trying to find some bonding time.

[Gretchen]

Just to update this thead - my eldest son is 21, left home over a year ago for his career. He grew up with just me really, he's more like a sister than a son (he's openly gay and performs as a drag queen). His life growing up was probably a little alternative with me. And as he admits he owes his creative side to me. As a child he would listen to my music. And was a big fan of Björk. Performance, costume, art and poetry. There's a photo on PH somewhere of her portrait he has tattooed on his leg. Tonight, I have taken him and some friends to Manchester to see her perform live for his first time. He cried. I cried. She's awesome.