If you are a fan of popular music in the western hemisphere, you have probably heard of Pitbull, a Miami sensation that has collaborated with the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Christina Aguillera and Kesha (Wikipedia 2014). With a lively, Latin, flair, Pitbull has become a staple of hip-hop collaborations, hosting the 2013 American Music Awards and appearing at the 2014 World Cup. When I learned that he was performing at the Indianapolis State Fair, I knew that I had to play my “cool mom” card and get tickets for my teenagers. The evening promises to be enlightening. I’m confident that my children will be mortified to witness mom letting her hair down and having a good time.
I find it interesting that each generation believes that the one before was born “old, serious, out of touch” or just plain boring. My own youthful delusions of all knowing adulthood have long since vanished, replaced by the realization that life does not come with a road map. I hope that providing my children with brief glimpses into adulthood, reaffirming that all fun doesn’t vanish just because you have a job, a mortgage or children, help us bridge the generational communication barrier and bring us closer together as a family. At the end of the day, if we enjoy a few hours together without cell phones, TVs or gaming systems, it will be money and time well spent.
Christine
References
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitbull_(rapper)
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