Last week, Karyn Bryant raved about her chance to see U2 at the Rose Bowl, but was less than thrilled with the toddlers that showed up to crash the party. Our readers weighed in on whether or not kids belong at rock shows, or at any concerts, for that matter.

I am with you on this! I would have loved to have gone to the last U2 concert, but I wasn't comfortable leaving my child with a babysitter for that long. It never once occurred to me to bring my almost 4-year-old child to the show. For starters, it's not appropriate for her; she's too young, the show's too loud, etc. etc. etc. Also IT'S NOT AN EVENT FOR KIDS! Not everything is open to our children. It's not fair to the others who have spent good money for concert tickets (or R-rated movie tickets, or other adult events) to have my kid interfere with their night out. If it was a kid-friendly environment (such as a free daytime outdoor concert in the park), then by all means, bring the kids along. -- lisaw

I'd love to take my daughter to a Tim McGraw concert cause oddly enough she loves him, but she's 3 and it's not a place for her, especially since it's insanely loud. I'd also love to take her to a NASCAR race, but the same reasons prevent me from doing so. There are just some places kids should not be until they're older. -- Pamala

I agree, 4 years old is too young!! That's what babysitters are for. I have to say my BIGGEST pet peeve is when adults take children (ages 8 and up) and they do not make their children wear ear plugs!! I went and saw No Doubt this past summer (absolutely love Gwen), there were so many kids there as young as 6, and not one had ear plugs on!! Concerts are extremely loud, and they can do so much damage to your ears, let alone a child's developing ears (ringing). It's just irritating how clueless parents can be sometimes. You can hear the music with earplugs, it just takes the blare out and tunes down the music decimal to a safe level that won't damage the ear drum. -- Jen

I guess I'm failing to see what the problem is? Is the issue that these kids are getting in the way or becoming a distraction at a loud concert (like you can really hear them), or is it that you're nosy and need to butt in to others' business and assume you know how to parent their children better than they do? Not every 4-year-old enjoys listening to the Wiggles and Barney. As for their developing ears, the loudness of a rock concert can be just as damaging to adults' ears as children's. There are lots of other venues that can be just as loud -- a rowdy ballpark, a NASCAR race, etc. I wouldn't have a problem taking my kids to a concert if they'd enjoy it (I'd pack earplugs). Sounds like you might've enjoyed the concert more if you'd just mind your own business and quit worrying so much about what others are doing, particularly when it doesn't concern you. -- Rachel

Oh come on now, most of these concerts have bad language from both the performers and in the crowd, beer is sold and adults are drinking. I've witnessed many things at concerts that kids should not see. It's like taking your kid to a bar. Not a place for kids, that's why these bands don't have a matinee. Wake up, parents, if your kid likes the music, buy the CD. -- cris

Oh no! Adults are drinking! Guess what, adults drink during the Super Bowl, at weddings, etc., etc., do I need to go on? I'll have a beer in front of my kids from time to time. Are you kidding me? Is that the best argument? Wow. -- Rachel

I don't care that children are present at concerts. However, a 4-year-old at a concert that ends at midnight -- is that really for the child? I bet that child would be just as happy at home with a babysitter playing games in their pajamas and getting read stories before bed. -- Kristal