Paulie
Throughout history, parents have always been skeptical about their children’s clothing, or taste in music. In my day, it was the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Elvis. Unfortunately, society judges us on the way we dress, act or look. Most parents assume that if a child is dressing Goth, for instance, that they are into drugs, devil worship or other things not accepted by society. My advice for parents: Ask yourself: will it matter a year from now, 5 years from now? Most times the answer is no. Ask your child what Goth means to them. Communicate. Advice for teens: Ask your parents what it means to them. Ask yourselff, Will that tattoo matter later in life? A friend of my son’s got a tattoo that is obscene on his lower right arm. It has prevented him from advancing his career. Removal is extremely painful and expensive. Will the tongue piercing affect your health? Dentists will tell you that piercing of the tongue ruins tooth enamel.