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Parents of the Rant - Gameday question
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:00 am
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:00 am
My son (17 in December) is wanting to go to the Arky game this year with JUST him and another couple of friends, all of whom are juniors in HS. He is very responsible and capable of managing his life, makes good grades, never in trouble, plays sports, has a job, etc, BUT gameday is an entirely different beast and we live an hour away from BTR.
As parents would you allow him to go without an adult, just him and a couple friends? My first instinct is absolutely not, but I just want to confirm I’m not being overly cautious. They would drive there day of and be back that night. No tailgating.
As parents would you allow him to go without an adult, just him and a couple friends? My first instinct is absolutely not, but I just want to confirm I’m not being overly cautious. They would drive there day of and be back that night. No tailgating.
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Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:02 am to loopback
Yes, it sounds like he’s old and mature enough to navigate LSU’s campus and watch a football game.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:04 am to loopback
Why not? The drive?
My dad would send me off as a 2nd grader with my 7th grade brother sometimes if we couldn’t get tickets together.
My dad would send me off as a 2nd grader with my 7th grade brother sometimes if we couldn’t get tickets together.
This post was edited on 7/19/25 at 11:05 am
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:04 am to TigerReich
He should be fine
Doesn’t sound like he’s gonna get hammered or anything
Doesn’t sound like he’s gonna get hammered or anything
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:06 am to loopback
Did this exact same trip as a junior in HS for the LSU vs Arkansas game. He’ll be fine and he’ll have a great day!
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:10 am to nicholastiger
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He should be fine Doesn’t sound like he’s gonna get hammered or anything
Is this sarcasm?
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:11 am to loopback
If you are confident that they won’t end up drinking, then I see no problem. If you are iffy on that part, I’d be skeptical. Or at least make other arrangements for them.
I would also help them plan out where to park. That will make or break the process of them leaving the game, especially if they stay the whole time and contraflow is going on.
I would also help them plan out where to park. That will make or break the process of them leaving the game, especially if they stay the whole time and contraflow is going on.
This post was edited on 7/19/25 at 11:16 am
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:12 am to feedthepig20
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Why not? The drive?
Kind of the drive. Also the open access to tons of alcohol. Crazies all over campus. He’s not very familiar with campus, parking, BTR in general. Cell service sucks and he’ll likely be an hour away from any adult he knows.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:18 am to loopback
When do you plan on finding out if he’s capable of handling himself? Isn’t this a great opportunity to watch him develop and gain trust in his decision making? Doesn’t he want to go and have a good time? Take a chance that you’ve raised him right and let him experience something that he’s going to do eventually anyway. If not now, when is he ready?
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:20 am to loopback
A 17 year old would be fine going to an LSU game, if they are not prone to get in trouble.
I will say, it would be vastly better if he (or someone with him) has been to a game or two before, because dealing with the logistics of game day (eating, traffic, etc.) can be a bear even for experienced adults.
I will say, it would be vastly better if he (or someone with him) has been to a game or two before, because dealing with the logistics of game day (eating, traffic, etc.) can be a bear even for experienced adults.
This post was edited on 7/19/25 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:21 am to loopback
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He is very responsible and capable of managing his life, makes good grades, never in trouble, plays sports, has a job, etc
Sounds like a kid that deserves a little freedom
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:24 am to loopback
If a 17 year old can’t handle driving an hour and back to attend a football game without an adult present, then you have bigger things to worry about.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:30 am to loopback
Parent of a just-turned-16 boy here. I would lay out expectations and boundaries, put Life360 on the phone, give him a non-negotiable curfew, make sure he understands I will come get him with no questions asked if he calls, and then keep praying.
A day or 2 later I’d discuss whatever situation he found himself in if I had to go get him.
A day or 2 later I’d discuss whatever situation he found himself in if I had to go get him.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:30 am to loopback
Let them do it. It's a great life experience. Let him get a feel of being an adult.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:33 am to loopback
You could take him to an earlier game in Sept/Oct and let him drive/park etc and that might make you a little more comfortable. I recall driving all the way down to the day of rock and roll at the Superdome way back when and all 5 of us were 17 and we survived. What do the other kids parents think?
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:36 am to loopback
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Also the open access to tons of alcohol. Crazies all over campus. He’s not very familiar with campus, parking, BTR in general. Cell service sucks and he’ll likely be an hour away from any adult he knows.
I know LSU is pretty legendary for alcohol on game day, and granted, you will run across the occasional bunch of fricked up students…however, it is honestly a fairly wholesome atmosphere, when you get right down to it. The whole thing is a pretty high-dollar affair, so you don’t see a lot of riff-raff or fights, etc.
Another option would be for you to go with them. Just don’t plan to spend the whole day/night with them.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:40 am to loopback
Do a practice drive with him one of the weekends or anytime really to get to know the layout. Maybe walk campus together as well. Just a thought.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:48 am to loopback
Remember there are a lot of freshman in the fall at colleges all over the world that are only 17 years old.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:51 am to loopback
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