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Posted on 7/19/25 at 11:57 am to loopback
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No tailgating
Not to be that guy, but just know they're probably going to try to tailgate and drink regardless of what you tell him.
This post was edited on 7/19/25 at 11:59 am
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:00 pm to The Pirate King
IF (1) he has been to home games before, and (2) you can trust his pals. then yes, let them go.
IF he has never been to a game in TS before, I would not let his first game be with a group of 16-year-olds.
IF he has never been to a game in TS before, I would not let his first game be with a group of 16-year-olds.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:01 pm to loopback
Your instincts are totally correct.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:12 pm to loopback
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My son (17 in December) is wanting to go to the Arky game this year
would be the perfect game, its an early game, he would be back home before six
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:16 pm to loopback
Does he have an older cousin or someone like that he can go with?
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:26 pm to Jd75189
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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.
This. Although he is responsible, sometimes in the company of friends, peer pressure or whatever causes some dumb decisions. I also like the idea of attending a game with him before the Arkansas game. He can get down parking, seating, know his way around etc. what’s the downside, you get to see another game in Tiger Stadium and spend some quality time with your Son.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:35 pm to loopback
quote:This is exactly what I did in high school. I'd drive over from Mandeville, either by myself or with a few buddies. We didn't drink and were not rowdy trouble making drunk trash, so we NEVER had a problem. If he or any of his friends drink, forget about it...........
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.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:43 pm to loopback
I literally got dropped off at 8am before championship Sunday at 14 without cell phones. My dad had to go to New Orleans I wasn’t missing first pitch. With cell phones and the presence of police, he will be fine. At his age I was going to Oxford alone. He will be fine. Let him live a little.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:45 pm to loopback
I feel like even with all the craziness campus is still pretty damn safe on game day
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:49 pm to Jaydeaux
I was taking the bus up from NOLA at 17. That being said, why not do a trial run with him to the SLU game.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:51 pm to vl100butch
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why not do a trial run with him to the SLU game.
what a bunch of pussies everyone has become
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:56 pm to loopback
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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
You have to let go. Stop the helicopter lifestyle. He will be fine. Might learn a few things to remember not to do again.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 12:59 pm to loopback
Best trip ever had was me as a freshman in college taking my 15 yr old brother to lsu Georgia in 03’. Drove from Indianola MS to btr morning of, walked campus and managed to stay sober while seeing it all, held up two fingers and got two tickets separate from each other on the west side. We grew up season ticket holders so we knew the campus and the stadium. Drove home after. It was absolutely awesome! Man to be young again
Posted on 7/19/25 at 1:03 pm to jlbasm
Year later we drove out to California saw the Grand Canyon on the way did all five major league parks and the sequoia national forest then he asked to tour the Air Force academy on the way home. He was class of 10’ as a result. You raised em right let them see the world
Posted on 7/19/25 at 1:28 pm to loopback
It will probably be ok, but I would recommend you grab an extra ticket somewhere and drive them if you're super concerned. I know he wants to go JUST them, but my house, my rules, etc.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 1:28 pm to 777Tiger
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what a bunch of pussies everyone has become
While I see what you are getting at with this statement and can somewhat agree we have to realize this is a different world today than generations past. Things I did as a kid as a father of three now I just would not let my kids do in the current climate of the world. It’s not being a helicopter parent it’s about their well being and my responsibility as a parent.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 1:30 pm to Riverside
quote:This is good advice if you want your son to be a 25 year old child one day.
Your instincts are totally correct.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 1:33 pm to SA4LSU
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It’s not being a helicopter parent it’s about their well being and my responsibility as a parent.
I guess so, when I was that age the next year was expected to be spent in combat boots with an M-16 in SE Asia, so the daunting task of going to an LSU game without parental supervision just didn't seem like a big deal
Posted on 7/19/25 at 1:43 pm to loopback
My oldest is a Senior and I let her go last year. She’s the same as your kid. Responsible, good grades, mature for her age. We set down strict rules and she followed them all. Gotta let them live or they’ll just do it behind your back with no rules.
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