My opinion on parents exposing their kids to the fine arts may be a little controversial. I think taking your 5 year old to the opera is a bad idea. I do not care if your trying to expose that little snot rocket to the fine arts, wait until they are actually conscious and can sit still for long periods of time. A 5 year old wont soak in the opera like how, lets say, a teen would. wait until your little snotty baby can actually comprehend whats happening. Taking your 10-16 year old to the opera is okay as long as you've taught them etiquette, like putting their phones on silent and whispering. I really dont care if you want your little bartholomew to experience the classical music of beethoven, hes 5, just let him play inside or have quiet time with a random classical music playlist playing in the background. Its not that hard Susan.