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The hill I will die on: A music festival isn’t a music festival without children
Ignore the party poopers who say toddlers spoil the fun. I’ve braved the raves with my twins – and I’ve seen how families add to the magic of events
TL;DR
- Motherhood shifted the author's priorities, moving from spontaneous travel to focusing on her twins.
- She successfully took her twins to several day and overnight festivals, including Green Man and TOTFest.
- The author counters the idea that children need to be separated from adult-oriented events, suggesting different worlds can coexist.
- Responsible festival attendance with children involves research, ear defenders, and avoiding certain types of events.
- Family camping areas enhance the experience by allowing adults to enjoy themselves while families coexist peacefully.
- The presence of children can lead to more moderate behavior from other attendees.
- The author believes exposing children to diverse music is important and that live music offers a valuable, screen-free experience.
- She praises the UK's festival season for its inclusivity of families and its role in creating a microcosm of coexistence.