This mum took her daughter to a baby rave at Freddo Children’s Theatre in Singapore

After I let go of the expectation of how a rave should go, I whispered to my daughter, “Let’s just do our own thing and pretend no one else is here”.

We did not dance that much, but we shared a moment together. And when we left the club and stepped into the bright afternoon sun, my daughter told me that she had enjoyed our date too.

The other parents and kids also enjoyed it. And although the baby rave was originally meant to be a one-off event, the organisers decided to bring it back in December this year, as well as in 2024 due to popular demand.

Of course, I know I will probably be the only one between us who will remember our first rave together. When she is old enough to go to her own raves and music festivals, as she hears her favourite bands belt out the latest youth anthem, the last person she will think of is her mum.

And that is perfectly fine. Because I don’t need to be part of every memory.

What I really want my daughter to know is that whatever she does and wherever her adventures might take her in future, she always has all my love.

And perhaps all I really need to do to show her that, is to show up each day, put aside my mobile phone and expectations, and cut everyone some slack.