This problem has been addressed in many threads - I've always held the opinion that the more a child is exposed to various lifestyles and entertainments, the better and all rounded that child is likely to be. Limpit gets a hugely varied exposure to music - last week she was humming bits of Tchaikovsky (Swan Lake) and today it's the 'smoke on the water' riff. I don't know why, I've been playing Dido and Mozart all week!

The one thing that I don't understand is why no-one went to get the parents of the children who were dumped and misbehaving. I'm sure they would sooner have been in the dance with their parents where rumbunctiousness wouldn't have been minded or even noticed. If I take Limpit anywhere and have to leave her, I make sure I keep coming back to check how she is... if nothing else than to make sure no-one has abducted her (although it's more likely to be the other way round....)!

Parents should be encouraged to take their children to these events but the must also learn that a concert is not a creche and that alternative entertainment should be provided and suitable supervision.

LTS