Another important lesson, and one that's even more difficult for parents with teens
, is teaching children about the importance of using protection for their ears when going to concerts and clubs. While it might not look particularly cool to be wearing a pair of earplugs at a show, it definitely can make all of the difference about keeping one's hearing at an acceptable level, and blowing it out way too early. Since effective earplugs can be bought at a pharmacy or grocery store for cheap, there's no reason to not stock up on a couple of boxes and keep them around the house for when it's time to go to a show.