Bringing kids to Glastonbury

[beergut100]

OK, so you have no evidence to suggest that these under 18s were given the drugs by their parents? It is merely a theory because you don't think drug dealers would sell drugs to under 18s?

[Staberinde]

OK, I had assumed the high horse brigade wouldn't be too happy with that post, but you can't please everyone.

I'm not a "troll", what I've posted is what I believe, and just because you lot don't agree with it, and because I'm from Catford, doesn't make my opinions any less valid. I saw at least 3 under-18's gurning, and one was dabbing powder. If it's not their parents supplying them, then I don't know who is. Even if it's not, they shouldn't be there in the first place. IMO.

Kids that age should be playing football, robbing sweets, knocking on old peoples' backs and running away, drinking cider down the park while trying to finger people. They should NOT be at festivals, and certainly not festivals where drug taking is so rife.

Agree with me if you want to, disagree if you want to, I couldn't give a toss, but I know I'm right. If you're going to have a childrens festival, you should also have a social services tent, where decent people like me can report the scumbags pushing pills onto their kids.

[pman]

OK, I had assumed the high horse brigade wouldn't be too happy with that post, but you can't please everyone.

I'm not a "troll", what I've posted is what I believe, and just because you lot don't agree with it, and because I'm from Catford, doesn't make my opinions any less valid. I saw at least 3 under-18's gurning, and one was dabbing powder. If it's not their parents supplying them, then I don't know who is. Even if it's not, they shouldn't be there in the first place. IMO.

Kids that age should be playing football, robbing sweets, knocking on old peoples' backs and running away, drinking cider down the park while trying to finger people. They should NOT be at festivals, and certainly not festivals where drug taking is so rife.

Agree with me if you want to, disagree if you want to, I couldn't give a toss, but I know I'm right. If you're going to have a childrens festival, you should also have a social services tent, where decent people like me can report the scumbags pushing pills onto their kids.

[rock n roll star]

OK, I had assumed the high horse brigade wouldn't be too happy with that post, but you can't please everyone.

I'm not a "troll", what I've posted is what I believe, and just because you lot don't agree with it, and because I'm from Catford, doesn't make my opinions any less valid. I saw at least 3 under-18's gurning, and one was dabbing powder. If it's not their parents supplying them, then I don't know who is. Even if it's not, they shouldn't be there in the first place. IMO.

Kids that age should be playing football, robbing sweets, knocking on old peoples' backs and running away, drinking cider down the park while trying to finger people. They should NOT be at festivals, and certainly not festivals where drug taking is so rife.

Agree with me if you want to, disagree if you want to, I couldn't give a toss, but I know I'm right. If you're going to have a childrens festival, you should also have a social services tent, where decent people like me can report the scumbags pushing pills onto their kids.

[radioheadchick1970]

I took my son , who is 15 , this is he's first glastonbury but has been to a couple of other festivals . I dont take drugs , i certainly dont force feed my child to do so either . Dont judge everyone with your stupid opinions , if you were so concerned why did u not report it ?? . My son had an amazing time , wasn't offered drugs , which he probably would in any city these days . Tbh i saw more badly behaved adults than kids , so get a grip and give the kids a chance to enjoy this amazing festival.

[greg1999]

load of shite.

3 of us had our mate's little 12 year old brother with us, who went last year aswell.

he loved it, throwin' shapes to yoda, ben westbeech, crookers, all sorts all night, out-lasted me!

i'd have loved to have gone glastonbury at his age.

[TokiDoki]

The worst thing I saw were young children at the main stages close to loud speakers with no obvious ear protection. I'm sure it can't be good for young ears to be exposed to such high levels of noise.

There is lots of good entertainment for kids at Glasto.

[scaryclaireyfairy]

fererro rocher anyone...?

[Rufus Gwertigan]

fererro rocher anyone...?

[mandypants]

*passes a J around*

Rufus, you ARE over 18 aren't you? Can I see some ID?

[scaryclaireyfairy]

can't watch a good trolling without quality snacks.

[radioheadchick1970]

can't watch a good trolling without quality snacks.

[scaryclaireyfairy]

there are potato wedges and dips over there. *points* think there's some onion rings left too.

[pie_and_a_pint]

there are potato wedges and dips over there. *points* think there's some onion rings left too.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

*passes a J around*

Rufus, you ARE over 18 aren't you? Can I see some ID?

[tvrobbie]

I'm purely playing devils advocate here and am fairly neutral on the subject, but...

Would Glastonbury not be a suitable place in which to oversea your offsprings experimentation with drugs? Most teenagers, will at some point try some form of illegal drugs during their formative years, any parent who doesn't believe this is fooling themselves.

Would it not be better in many ways to oversee and supervise this experimentation in a conducive environment such as Glastonbury? Whether it be smoking dope, popping pills or dropping acid. Many parents attend the festival in groups so there are plenty of people to keep an eye on children, as mentioned previously even the police are pretty caring on site when it comes to people having bad experiences.

I'm not saying yes or no, but if you know your kids are of the age/ilk where they want to try things, being on hand to keep an eye on them/take care of them when needed might be a good idea. It may even discourage some young-uns from taking things too far if they see their parents are cool with it.

Before I even post this I know I've opened a massive, churning can of worms, but just remember I'm neutral and am just posing a question.

Let rip at will...

[HenrysCat]

OK, the prickly issue of kids at festivals. I think it's disgusting, and personally believe there should be a 18 age restriction. Festivals are no places for kids, especially not when their parents are weird hippies intent on feeding them drugs. Yes I saw that, and it sickened me.

No more kids, no more hippies (to an extent), and no more worshipping of Michael "I'm not in this for the money honestly despite charging £27.00 for a plate of chips" Eavis, and Glastonbury could actually rival some of the better festivals around.

Edited July 5, 2009 by HenrysCat

[Catford_Chris]

You've all missed my point, it seems. I think it's good for kids to get into drugs at an early age if needed, so they can make informed decisions about whether or not it's for them.

What I object to is hippies providing them. Hippies are, again, IMVHO, the lowest of the low. I've seen BNP members being slagged off on here, but they're saints compared with the tree huggers. Hippies can't look after themselves, and never get any good gear, so what makes you think what they're giving their kids is safe?

I've heard a lot of people say hippies are what makes Glastonbury good. That's bollocks. Hippies are filthy beings. They wash with manure, and brush their teeth with cod liver oil. Apparently, they also use ear wax to plait their pubic hair. I find this abhorrent. But if you want to see these people giving drugs to kids, then it's up to you.

[scaryclaireyfairy]

[HenrysCat]

Definetely a wind-up

[radioheadchick1970]

You've all missed my point, it seems. I think it's good for kids to get into drugs at an early age if needed, so they can make informed decisions about whether or not it's for them.

What I object to is hippies providing them. Hippies are, again, IMVHO, the lowest of the low. I've seen BNP members being slagged off on here, but they're saints compared with the tree huggers. Hippies can't look after themselves, and never get any good gear, so what makes you think what they're giving their kids is safe?

I've heard a lot of people say hippies are what makes Glastonbury good. That's bollocks. Hippies are filthy beings. They wash with manure, and brush their teeth with cod liver oil. Apparently, they also use ear wax to plait their pubic hair. I find this abhorrent. But if you want to see these people giving drugs to kids, then it's up to you.

[Sawdusty surfer]

to the original poster....................my kids now age 13 and 16 have been to every glasto since they were born. they have a whale of a time and consider smokers as twats and weed smokers as losers. they were brought up "on the road" and still haven't ever lived in a normal house of bricks and mortar. they both excell at school and are brimming with energy and confidance. i would love you (the OP) to meet them face to face, while being filmed, to discuss your views. if you like, pm me with your phone number and you can have a chat with them.if you dare.

you are either extremely ill informed or some sad attention seeking troll

edited to correct spelling

Edited July 5, 2009 by jamesontheverge

[Sawdusty surfer]

sorry, i replied without reading the whole thread..........obviously a wind up.

and moustache wax is so much better than ear wax for the pube weaving

spelling edit again

Edited July 5, 2009 by jamesontheverge

[mandypants]

I'm not sure Glastonbury would be a good place for anyone to try drugs for the first time, whether under parental supervision or not. I was a raver in the early 90s, used to do recreational drugs and have tried cannabis, acid, ecstacy and speed, and I have seen and experienced the good and bad sides of each of these drugs. Because the bad side can be VERY bad I would suggest that a safer place would be at home, or at least somewhere familiar and safe. Taking drugs in a place which is pretty much sensory overload could be the biggest, scariest bad trip you'll ever have. Speed, E and cannabis can all make you paranoid and agressive, not good if you are in a crowd of strangers. Worse still, you could end up taking something which isn't what it's touted as and you could end up getting an effect you didn't count on. Then there are the obvious health risks, which, if you have never taken drugs before, are a completely unknown quantity to you.

Then of course there is the comedown, like a hangover but worse in my experience, who wants that at Glastonbury, lying in your tent feeling like cack when you could be out there having fun?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not anti drugs, I'm experienced in drugs. I know how fun they can be, but I also know how it pays to be sensible with the drugs you take, get clued up, don't take too much, take care of yourself and make sure that you are safe while doing them. One of my very first drug experiences put me in an extremely risky situation and I was lucky that the lad who helped me was decent and not a rapist or worse because I was alone, off my head and very vulnerable indeed.

As a parent, I have talked to my son since he became a teenager about the stuff I got up to, the highs and the lows, and so far he hasn't bothered. He's 18 now and he's no angel, but he's decided that it's not cool to do drugs cos his mum did it I certainly wouldn't supply him with drugs, don't even know where to buy them any more, but he knows that he can talk to me about them and I will tell him honestly what they're about.

[grandadcollective]

Obviously I feed my kids drugs on a daily basis but nobody told me you could take them to festivals as well! This forum really is most informative. I'll save a fortune in flowers for the in-laws now which I can spend on more drugs for my kids. Genius!