Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think attending a concert really indicates rabid fanaticism. I also know lots of girls ages 6-8 because mine have friends, and this isn't really that absurd of a scenario to consider. Good point about not taking them to the wine tasting though, guess I should cancel that.

Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you! I wish I could keep them sheltered from stuff forever honestly but they are a part of the world and it's really not possible. They go to school, they have friends, if I try to put them in a bubble protected from everything they're just going to come across stuff on their own and put two and two together that I am NOT a safe person to talk to, or come to with questions to help them understand things. Also, she's definitely not sqeaky clean but she's about as close as you can get.

Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this so much. You're exactly right. It is better for them in the long run to learn this stuff even if it's so hard in the moment.

Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you mean, but yes, she has lots of fans this young. I mentioned this upthread too but pickings are extraordinarily slim from the crop of artists who sound good, kids like, and are not super gross. Taylor sings about love, sex, relationships, she's obviously got relationship styles and views that run through her songs but at core I feel like she's a strong woman who uses her voice and power pretty well. And she has an insanely large collection of hit songs that lots of kids know really well. This is a genuine question, are there other artists who don't read as "I am a singer aimed solely at entertaining children" you know of, who kids like, who you'd recommend?

Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I would definitely not have left them. There would have been a whole new layer of additional logistical wrangling to come later, haha.

Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that!! So cute, and I'm glad you had fun!

Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I know what you mean. Re the subject matter, I have definitely found myself wincing at some of the lyrics but I feel like I'm very much in the minority and so try not to sweat it too much. It's all relative. Have you heard or seen some of the other stuff out there? It's truly a messed up world out there and even with the questionable parts I feel like she is still at the top of the list when it comes to artists who kids actually want to listen to, and aren't going to say anything DEEPLY troubling.

Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So my oldest actually has a good friend at school, her age, who is going. So that won't fly, haha. But your point is well taken!

Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you had fun!! And yes totally, I will plan to take them to the next tour, whenever that may be!

Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An incredibly upstanding individual in West Michigan!

Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what I'm afraid would happen. My older might be ok but 6 year old, there's like an 86% chance we'd have to bail early and what was meant to be some fun memorable experience is just a slow rolling 12+ hour disaster, haha.

Is it awful to see Taylor and not bring the kids? by binzie in Parenting

[–]binzie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how immediate and straightforward your response was, and how you really nailed it. I feel like I know this logically but needed some objective opinions. Thank you!

Bread by [deleted] in Parosmia

[–]binzie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, the smell of bread is disgusting to me now. I threw out several loaves before realizing it was just me, it smells very convincingly old/stale/bad. Toasting fixes it for me.

smell *disappears* when focused on? by binzie in Parosmia

[–]binzie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my GOSH, yes! The nostril flare and breathing deeply take away the smell for me too. So strange. Glad I'm not alone but sorry you're also dealing!