[brytlea]

The problem is that the kids have been allowed to push the envelope so far that they think that anything they want to do is acceptible. And, unfortunately, many of their parents agree.
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[Hildy]

I remember back in the early 1970's, my brother got his ear pierced and my Father didn't talk to him for weeks. He was so disappointed in him.

[brownsfan]

"And, unfortunately, many of their parents agree. "

Exactly. The hippies who never grew up, have kids that they never parented. And now we all pay.

[Amelia]

And, unfortunately, many of their parents agree.

I still haven't figured out why parents would let their 14 year old children get tattoos or these gauged earrings.

If an adult wants to get something permanent done to their body, fine, but a young teen?

I just wonder how many will regret it when they become young adults.