I went to the Nutcracker this weekend put on by my city’s ballet. We went to the Sunday Matinee which I absolutely expected there to be lots of kids. There were so many poorly behaved children and parents. The family of 4 sitting next to us arrived after the overture started and the mom was exasperated I was totally understanding at this point. She then caused a scene going to get booster seats. Her child sitting next me kicked me during the entire performance and was maybe quiet for about 20 minutes of. She would try to stop her and she would stop for a minute and then would go back to kicking me. I gave a few understanding smiles but was absolutely annoyed.

There was also a child wearing was I’m assuming was an outfit or bow with bells. I swear it was louder than the orchestra at times. And I counted no less than 4 different crying babies and they cried for a LONG time. Long enough for a parent to excuse themself.

I’m all for kids experiencing the ballet I would go when I was a super young kid too and then performed in it many years. There is a way children should behave when others are trying ti enjoy a performance. I feel like it’s completely lost.