I am currently in email talks with the San Francisco Ballet about whether my well-behaved music and dance aficionado toddler can attend "The Nutcracker" this year. Their website discourages bringing in young children, so I emailed them to see if we would be turned away or just frowned upon.  I got a nice and prompt reply stating that they think age four is the best time to start attending the ballet, as they don't think she would be likely to remain both happy and seated throughout the entire performance. However as the mother of this particular child they have left the decision up to me. I also forgot to mention to them the beautiful dress and coat we were given when Tiny was born, and that we always planned to take her to see "The Nutcracker" in this outfit which fits now!  ~ Parents: Have you brought your tot to any live performances meant for an older audience? ~