I would!!! I have been waiting for Prince to come to the Midwest so I can take all my nieces and nephews, ages 3-10. They love him and want to see him so bad live. I thought about taking them all the L.A. to see him, but traveling with 6 kids that far is not enticing. I can do St. Louis or Chicago, even MPLS, so I'm hoping for one of those dates sometime in the near future. They ask me almost everyday when they are going to see him..They've seen probably 30-40 of his past performances, and he is pretty tame now.

I don't see an issue. As long as they are music/concert lovers and has some knowledge of Prince. If they aren't into music or Prince, then maybe think on it. I'd still take them, its a great experience. The kids in my family are music lovers, its in their genes, they've seen Josh Turner, Kid Rock, Beiber, El Debarge, Snoop, Britney, Keith Sweat, Faith Hill, and plenty other folks. We are a concert going family.

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I've been a fan for close to 30 years. Seen my first show over 25 years ago. I couldn't wait to bring my kids to their first show. They are 7 and 5. 5 year old passed out about an hour into the set but my 7 year old danced his butt off.

Was I able to enjoy every second of the show like usual? No.

Was it an amazing experience that I shared with my children and we'll never forget...YES!

jmfd said:

A little too young, and it's a little too loud at the age of 7.

Wait a few more years.

You know, I think I'll co-sign this.

Why the hell would you take a 7 year old to a concert if it's not some Disney-bullshit type thing to entertain them?

Really, this is an outrageously stupid idea.

imago said:

Why the hell would you take a 7 year old to a concert if it's not some Disney-bullshit type thing to entertain them?

Really, this is an outrageously stupid idea.

This will be even better than a Disney show I woulda thought.

How about I give her a test, if she can name 20 Prince songs in under 5 minutes she can go?

abigail05 said:

Ear protection is an absolute must.

Indeed.

Genesia said:

I know I just love having little kids around when I'm on an adult night out.

Uh, the shows are all ages!

jmfd said:

A little too young, and it's a little too loud at the age of 7.

Wait a few more years.

That's why you buy earplugs.

OnlyNDaUsa said:

I am thinking that most 7 year olds would get board by the end of the show.

Yes. But if they're into Prince they wouldn't be bored. Just tired.

Spinlight said:

What enjoyment would a 7 year old get out of a concert?

It's obvious.

imago said:

Why the hell would you take a 7 year old to a concert if it's not some Disney-bullshit type thing to entertain them?

Really, this is an outrageously stupid idea.

Again, it's obvious why.

I would bring my kids to see Prince. He has really cleaned up his show. It's family friendly now.

Is you seven-year-old tall enough to see over the guy in front of her who is standing up to dance? Because I don't care how much you paid for your kid to see Prince, you don't have the right to expect adults to sit down for a two–three hour live show just so the kid behind them can see.

Despite the fact that she likes his music and his shows are far more family-friendly than they used to be, the logistics of it might be a deterrent if you consider them (the height difference, the volume difference, the cost, etc.). But if it's something SHE wants to do and you approve of taking her, there's nothing anyone here can do to stop you.

yes.

I've been bringing my daughter since she was 5 or 6.

Hell- to- the -no! Take me instead.

jpnyc said:

Is you seven-year-old tall enough to see over the guy in front of her who is standing up to dance? Because I don't care how much you paid for your kid to see Prince, you don't have the right to expect adults to sit down for a two–three hour live show just so the kid behind them can see.

She could stand on the seat.

We tried listing out all the Prince songs she knows while walking the dog today and we got up to 40. Heres what we came up with:

Controversy

1999

Little Red Corvette

Delerious

When Doves Cry

Let's Go Crazy

Purple Rain

Raspberry Beret

Tambourine

The Ladder

A Love Bizarre

Kiss

Girls and Boys

Sign 'O' the Times

Starfish and Coffee

U Got the Look

Alphabet St.

I Wish U Heaven

Partyman

Cream

Diamonds and Pearls

The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

Lovesign

Dolphin

Eye Hate U

Now

Gold

Rock and Roll is Alive

Empty Room

Dinner with Delores

Push it Up

Freaks on this side

1+1+1 is 3

The Wedding Feast

Musicology

Black Sweat

Guitar

Chocolate Box

Dance 4 Me

No More Candy 4 U

We could only get to 15 Michael Jackson................he he!

I took my daughter to three Prince concerts when she had just turned 8. She loved every one of them. We sat right up close, and the sound was no problem. The only obstacle I had was at the first show, there two tall people in front of us, so I had to hold her in my arms most of the show. It was no problem.

Don't listen to the naysayers or those that think a Prince concert is an "adult night out". It's not. It's a Prince concert, and he wants all ages there.

I hope you guys have a great time!

We got up to 50 this morning at breakfast:

Automatic

All the Critics Love U in New York

Lady Cab Driver

Around the World in a Day

Paisley Park

Jam of the Year

Beautiful Strange

The Work

Song of the Heart

There'll Never Be Another Like Me

yes u should...... and then she can join the org

A bit young...kids easily get bored.