<p>Hi so for our end of the year concert my college booked one of my absolute favorite bands (yaaaaay!). However, it happens that my mom and my little brother are also quite fond of them. My parents are basically paying for me to go to college and we can’t afford it so I obviously feel very indebted to them, and I feel like letting my mom and my little brother come to this show is the least that I can do…however…I’m also a bit down trodden at the idea of spending the only social event I attend all year in the back of the crowd with my mom and brother. I’m a biology and biochemistry double major and I study pretty much non stop. Exactly how rude would it be for me to ask my mom and my little brother if I could take them to another concert later? I love my family sooooooo soooooo sooooo much, is there anyway I can convey that I didn’t expect my mom and little brother to come to the show without hurting their feelings? I really wish I could just express this to my mom without her feeling rejected… Any advice </p>
<p>Mmm… this is a tough one. I thought you were going to ask if your mom could come to a concert you were playing in. I guess you could ask her if it is okay if you sit with your friends instead of with them… or, instead of being in the back of the ground, have them sit with you and your friends. </p>
<p>Maybe ask them if they mind if you are with your friends during this time. Maybe they do not expect you to stay in the back with them.</p>
<p>As a parent, I would not expect to “hang out” with a college student at a concert. I would expect a hello or goodbye greeting (in private if college student preferred) or come early to take student out for a quick bite before the concert. I would be very aware of my “mom” status during the concert and try my best not to draw attention my way.</p>
<p>I think it’s really nice of you to be concerned!! so you get bonus good points for asking the question! 
I’m a student too and so i can somehow relate altho i have never been in that situation myself.yet…
I would try to have 1 or 2 more people come along so that your mom and bro don’t feel left out… maybe a close relative or your mom’s friend? and then i would leave them to have fun while i go and enjoy the concert with my friends :)</p>
<p>Early action 95 you’re a genius </p>
<p>You can let mom know you are glad to see her and brother, and arrange for you all to do something together, like lunch or dinner, and also that you want to sit with just your friends at the concert.</p>
<p>Aren’t you past being embarrassed to be with your family around your friends? Have some of your friends go to the concert with you and your family so your family can meet the friends; then go out after the concert with your friends to whatever afterparty is planned.</p>