Is My Child Old Enough to Watch Live Entertainment

If you have young children, you’ve had a conversation of this ilk: “Mom, I think you’re pretty … worms aren’t, though … worms are gross … except worms that turn into butterflies … I’m hungry.” It’s a fact that a kiddo’s attention span isn’t the stuff of Guinness Book records. So, you might wonder, when is a child old enough to watch live entertainment? Here are two activities you can do that will help with the answer – plus a bonus “kid proof” solution.

1. Watch and learn

To gauge whether children are ready for live entertainment, start watching their attention span at home. When they view a favorite television show, they should be able to sit most of the way through it and be engaged in the story. The less fidgeting they do, the more ready they are for live entertainment.

2. Enlist the help of an older child

A child’s attention span typically grows at around four years, but studies show younger kids with older siblings sometimes mature in that regard even earlier. If an older brother/sister plays with the younger child regularly, the youngster often stays tuned in to the activity better. When the younger child has someone to look up to, he/she can take behavioral cues from bubba or sis. Plus, at a live entertainment event, the youngster has another lap in which to sit contently.

3. Take action   

Realize beforehand that the content of the live entertainment goes a long way toward ensuring a contented kiddo. At shows with a lot of action and color, children can become mesmerized by the costumes, music, and activity. Shows that engage them physically also keep them interested. Another solid bet for a contented child: shows that involve animals of any kind. Kids love animals.

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