I was going to post this last week, but I’m glad I waited because it’s applicable now on a whole new level.
A few weeks ago, we played Rock Band on the Xbox 360 with some friends. Of course, the boy came along and had fun watching Mum and Dad act foolish on plastic guitars and drums.
One of the songs we played was a classic from my adolescence, Metallica’s “Enter Sandman“. (beware: music video contains loud music and scary faces. of course it does, it’s Metallica!)
As we played it and the boy watched, I realized that it was quite a change from the “safe for little ears” CCM that Cool Mum usually plays for him. Not exactly a lullaby here:
Hush little baby, dont say a word
And never mind that noise you heard
It’s just the beast under your bed
In your closet, in your head
Son, if you’re reading this 25 years from now, I’d like to apologize for the scary, yet kickbutt, rock music that fateful night. If you’re an insomniac and often doze off at work or school, this is your excuse. Just print this post out for your boss/professor.
This is extra fitting now because we’re trying to establish a bedtime routine so that he’ll sleep better and longer. These first 2 nights have been rough. I know these things take time, but I can’t help but wonder if James Hetfield’s growl and these colorful characters have something to do with it.
(photos: babies/Goldberg, Rock Band/IGN)
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Can’t possibly damage ‘em! I’m just sure it makes them stronger. LOL!
Just popping in from… I forget which blog. =/
Love the title. And I hate to tell you that the answer is “NO”. Sorry! Once your kids are old enough, they’ll be the ones to break it to you… They even fuss when the parents dance in the kitchen. *sigh*
This whole post scares me, especially the creepy pic at the top…back to CCM now…
We took our oldest, in utero, to see Sebastian Bach (Skid Row, anyone?) in the role of Jesus Christ, Superstar. My belly was never as active as it was that night. We always chose to think “hey, cool, rockstar kid…” rather than, “oops, worlds of damage done…”
Raining on your concert…I do proudly remind you that you have been trusted by God with Little Man. Thoughts are our battlefield. (2 Cor 10:3-5, Phil 4:8, 1 Th 5:21) Fight for him until he’s able to fend for himself.
That being said, I doubt seeing you play said rockin’ (yet dark) song influenced him. I pipe up with the kill-joy comment for the sake of future decisions. I also liken it to your post regarding the Golden Compass. What are we willing to sacrifice in order to preserve our own or our family’s purity.
My little ones, 11 & 13 are now totally into Guitar Hero. They can now sing songs I would not listen to 20 years ago. Its such a fun game, but I too wonder how its affecting them.
I guess I am hoping they are able to separate the game from what we teach them in life.
Amy – yeah, we weighed attending a Killers concert with the boy in utero, but CM decided against it. I’m sure yours turned out fine, right?
Brad – Thanks for the reminder. This stuff is fun to joke about, but we’ve been given an awesome responsibility and we need to take it seriously first and all the fun will follow.
Deemus – as we know, music is very powerful. If you decide that it’s just too much, hopefully you can wean them away into other pursuits.
First – Hip Hop, then LOST, Now guitar hero too! You guys are cool…and your kid will be the coolest!
Crossview – by the way, thanks for the visit! Maybe you came via Tam’s blog? We dance so much in front the boy already that maybe he’ll love it eventually.
Matt – we’re trying, man. we’re trying.
You live up to your name, cool dad, you live up to your name.
Will you adopt me?
Please?
Sounds like a home I’d want to grow up in!
portorikan – thanks, dude!! Cool Mum is still not convinced, though.
tam – so would we be adopting your kids, too? Because, you know, that’s a lot of paperwork.
Oh my word no! Save me from those little people! Just take me!!! =)
Well, you’ll have to talk with your husband first. If it goes through, I bet we’ll get on CNN! That, or Court TV.