‘Taylor became part of the family’: Swiftie parents and kids on how her music brought them together

‘She’s had such a positive impact on my family and she’s such a great role model’ … Damien and his daughters Daisy and Summer, who all love Taylor Swift's music Photograph: Provided by Damien

The response to Guardian Australia’s live blog of Taylor Swift’s first Melbourne concert was, predictably, off the charts. We had hundreds of responses from people at home, vicariously living the dream of being at the MCG in person; from those lucky enough to be inside; and those who have tickets for Tay Tay’s upcoming Sydney shows.

But what knocked us out was the passion and delight displayed by Australia’s invisible Swifties – the parents of Taylor Swift fans who have taken her songs to heart every bit as completely as their teens and tweens.