Taking a 9 yr old to see U2
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Bonoa
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Yes, I think so, but I think it depends what kind of tickets you have; seats or GA. Standing might be too exhausting for your daughter, not to mention when you want to be early at the venue to stand in front of the stage.
Make sure you take ear plugs for her!
It's cool that your daughter has such a great taste in music!
Make sure you take ear plugs for her!
It's cool that your daughter has such a great taste in music!
I think its totally fine if you have seats. Enjoy!!
Bonoa
Refugee
Perfect! Enjoy the show!
ouizy
Rock n' Roll Doggie
I started going to shows at that age but I HAVE TO ABSOLUTELY INSIST you bring ear protection for her.
At least 3 pairs of ear plugs. Not to be overly dramatic, but hearing loss, especially with small children is terrible.
She may throw one on the floor - have backups.
Wear them yourself so she thinks it is 'cool' (and you can protect your ears.)
BVS
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I was going to say the same thing...
Make sure you wear protection!!!
Make sure you wear protection!!!
zuropa_fit
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Doooooo eeeeeet!!!!! I took my 5 year old to see Coldplay this summer and he loved it!!! Had earplugs of course. And yes, seats for anyone under... I don't know... 12? Depending on their size...
lauramullen
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Go for it. I would bring earplugs though
coolian2
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i don't think anyone has mentioned it yet, but you might want to bring earplugs.
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BonosLil'Pal94
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I went to a Paul McCartney show when I was 9 and loved it! Tell your daughter to enjoy it. I hope she has fun!!!
I didn't use earplugs at my show, but I brought them. I still recommend them.
coolian-
I didn't use earplugs at my show, but I brought them. I still recommend them.
coolian-
nah, she'll be okay. 
jonnytakeawalk
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Morgoth321
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My daughter will be 10 in October and, if U2 swing back my way next year, I've promised her that she's definitely going. If it's going to be her first concert experience, it may as well be a good one. (Obviously I'll remember the earplugs.)
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Galeongirl
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If your daughter likes the BEP, don't take her to a U2 show. No matter if they're opening act, just don't. Fandoms like that should not be fed.
skjuls
Refugee
I am bringing my 5 year old to Chicago 2 but he has headphones like the one you wear when you're watching NASCAR live.
gman
New Yorker
My 9 year old son Lewis was desperate to come to see u2 last night. I think it was more coz i took his big brother with me and lewis didnt wanna miss out. When he brought it up, i asked "do you even know any u2 songs" and he went on to mention that he really like ABY, GOYB, ELevation and Magnificent. So i felt bad for not taking him. I said maybe the next time.
I am taking my kids (13 & 11) on our 2nd family roadtrip to see the 1st Toronto show (from Buffalo) 1st was Green Day earlier this summer, both kids loved it and can't wait for U2. I think your kid will be more than fine, just give them a little heads up on what they might expect , sit back and enjoy the show, it will be an experience BOTH of you will never forget, as we now say in my family - the family that rocks together stays together!
Gonna Run 2 U
New Yorker
I was around 11 when I was at the Pop concert.
zuropa_fit
Blue Crack Addict
^ But did you have earplugs?
kramwest1
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blueeyedgirl
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
9 years old!!!! I was all of FIFTEEN before I was allowed by my parents to go to any concerts!!!!
If I had to suffer, I don't see why kids of today should get it easy
Oh yeah bring earplugs.
If I had to suffer, I don't see why kids of today should get it easy
Oh yeah bring earplugs.
kd342
The Fly
I saw my first concert when I was 10 (The Jacksons) and I promised my 10 year old that she can go see U2 next year when they come back around. I bought $250 seats this time around and wasn't going to spend that much money for her to see them. Next time it will be the cheap seats for her and I!
Harry Vest
Refugee
Geez people, enough with the overzealous "ear plug" paranoia...it's not a Slayer concert...or Megadeath...or, well, you know what I mean. Sure, have a pair handy in case you feel it's too loud but really, settle down.
skjuls
Refugee
I don't think we are being overzealous. All of the U2 concerts I have been to are LOUD.
Children's are vulnerable!
If my ears are still ringing after a U2 concert, I will not try to imagine what it does for a little kid's.
