What's 'right' and 'wrong' is personal preference, and irrelevant to his situation, as they are his parents and they control what he can and can not do. They will and always will whether it's right or wrong in certain circumstances. What they say goes.
With that said, I say explain to them that it's not a devil worshiping show, that Underoath is playing and that is the reason you're going, that if you hear anything 'evil' in the show it means nothing to you.. then kiss their ass and hope they say yes.
Basically, follow the advice given in this topic that wouldn't anger them.
Oh my gawd. Big problem, what should I do?
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Yeah, that's a good idea... it's not like I'm going to get a magical way to get to the thing if I pout and tell myself it's my life, I can do what I want, blah blah blah. They have to say yes or I'm not going, period. So I'll definitely have to be nice and make it sound good.JK-47 wrote:What's 'right' and 'wrong' is personal preference, and irrelevant to his situation, as they are his parents and they control what he can and can not do. They will and always will whether it's right or wrong in certain circumstances. What they say goes.
With that said, I say explain to them that it's not a devil worshiping show, that Underoath is playing and that is the reason you're going, that if you hear anything 'evil' in the show it means nothing to you.. then kiss their ass and hope they say yes.
Basically, follow the advice given in this topic that wouldn't anger them.
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I'll agree with a parent in that music is indeed, a very powerful substance. The types of music we listen to everyday can effects our emotions, our mood, and at times, our all-around personality. Music isn't something to be taken lightly. That said, I'll disagree with your parents in that music will corrupt you. I respect the power of music, so keep a strong mind to avoid being heavily influenced by it. Being a Christian as well, I try to put my Will and focus on balance. I listen to plenty of super-heavy, and generally unaccepted music by my elder generation, but I keep it balanced with my Worship and Holy music as well. It keeps my mind from getting too attached to the wrong lifestyle --Not saying that listening to such music will make everyone "go bad". This is a personal thing--.
It sounds like this show does have some balance; though it is pretty outweighed heavily by secular music. If you want to be honest with your parents, be really honest. Tell them that you'd go with a careful mind. Reassure them that your mind is strong enough to handle the scene and that you will be cautious. If you don't think that will work, the whole "tell some of the truth and leave the stuff that would keep you from going out" usually works.
The above advice is essentially how I would approach the situation should I have been in your position.. However, I can't speak with absolute certainty since, for the most part, my parents trust my faith. I think to sum it up, I'm trying to say that you should "be cool" about it. Try to get your parents to keep an open mind and respect your will.
Anyway dude, good luck. Sounds like a kick-ass show, and I think it'd be cool if you went.
It sounds like this show does have some balance; though it is pretty outweighed heavily by secular music. If you want to be honest with your parents, be really honest. Tell them that you'd go with a careful mind. Reassure them that your mind is strong enough to handle the scene and that you will be cautious. If you don't think that will work, the whole "tell some of the truth and leave the stuff that would keep you from going out" usually works.
The above advice is essentially how I would approach the situation should I have been in your position.. However, I can't speak with absolute certainty since, for the most part, my parents trust my faith. I think to sum it up, I'm trying to say that you should "be cool" about it. Try to get your parents to keep an open mind and respect your will.
Anyway dude, good luck. Sounds like a kick-ass show, and I think it'd be cool if you went.
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Lmao are you kidding?! Disturbed! Slipknot! Five Finger Deathpunch! Yeah, that's nice and innocent. But they're not just going to take my word for it, they're smarter than that. My friend's parents looked up a bunch of songs by them on iTunes and listened to em and he just barely got to go.SpecOp44 wrote:Lie about what bands will be playing. Tell them it's pro-christ bands playing, and tell them bands with christian-related words in them, like Lamb of God, Godsmack, Pimp Jesus and his Angel Bitches, ect...
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I disagree, because it seems as if you're making music more than what it is, mere music...SHOUTrvb wrote:I'll agree with a parent in that music is indeed, a very powerful substance. The types of music we listen to everyday can effects our emotions, our mood, and at times, our all-around personality. Music isn't something to be taken lightly. That said, I'll disagree with your parents in that music will corrupt you. I respect the power of music, so keep a strong mind to avoid being heavily influenced by it. Being a Christian as well, I try to put my Will and focus on balance. I listen to plenty of super-heavy, and generally unaccepted music by my elder generation, but I keep it balanced with my Worship and Holy music as well. It keeps my mind from getting too attached to the wrong lifestyle --Not saying that listening to such music will make everyone "go bad". This is a personal thing--.
It sounds like this show does have some balance; though it is pretty outweighed heavily by secular music. If you want to be honest with your parents, be really honest. Tell them that you'd go with a careful mind. Reassure them that your mind is strong enough to handle the scene and that you will be cautious. If you don't think that will work, the whole "tell some of the truth and leave the stuff that would keep you from going out" usually works.
The above advice is essentially how I would approach the situation should I have been in your position.. However, I can't speak with absolute certainty since, for the most part, my parents trust my faith. I think to sum it up, I'm trying to say that you should "be cool" about it. Try to get your parents to keep an open mind and respect your will.
Anyway dude, good luck. Sounds like a kick-ass show, and I think it'd be cool if you went.
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Did you ask them if they honestly believed that you would start worshipping the devil if you attended the concert? Would your parents not let you hang out with someone solely based on their religion? Some of your friends probably aren't Christian.
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They're not going to be there. Not from what I can see on the bands page.ares-erus wrote:Tell them that P.O.D is going to be there.
Their probably the most christian band ive ever heard off.
their songs breathe chrstiantity.
Good point, but not all my non christian friends wear demonic masks and play death metal at concerts and have an influence on millions of people across the world. And it's not that they'll think I'll just get down on my knees and pray to satan when I get back, but I'm already listening to mostly secular music and that's the problem-they'll probably think if I see them live, my interest in all those secular bands will become greater and I'll turn more towards the dark side.ExileLord wrote:Did you ask them if they honestly believed that you would start worshipping the devil if you attended the concert? Would your parents not let you hang out with someone solely based on their religion? Some of your friends probably aren't Christian.
And that poster gave me a lol.
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Well muffin,
I'd just be frank with them, and tell them you want to see this.
I'd even go that far to tell them you don't really care if it's christian or not.
No parents should force their beliefs upon their children.
My parents are christian, and well technically so am I. But I told'em I stopped believing a long time ago, and they didn't kick me out or anything...
EDIT: lol @ that poster
I'd just be frank with them, and tell them you want to see this.
I'd even go that far to tell them you don't really care if it's christian or not.
No parents should force their beliefs upon their children.
My parents are christian, and well technically so am I. But I told'em I stopped believing a long time ago, and they didn't kick me out or anything...
EDIT: lol @ that poster
Don't lie, they'll find out. Just be honest and truthful and try to convince them.
If they don't let you, then accept it. You can be disappointed but don't make things worse for you. Yelling and crying at your parents isn't going to make them feel any better about the subject and chances are they'll never let you go to anything related ever again, it just proves their point. If you're good about it they're much more likely to let you go in the future (or even let you go this time because you took it so well)
If they don't let you, then accept it. You can be disappointed but don't make things worse for you. Yelling and crying at your parents isn't going to make them feel any better about the subject and chances are they'll never let you go to anything related ever again, it just proves their point. If you're good about it they're much more likely to let you go in the future (or even let you go this time because you took it so well)
