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Originally posted by Schrup
Tattoos yes, piercings, the age is sixteen with parents consent. She had some hoops to jump through before I would allow it, including getting in no trouble for an extended period of time. I do agree with Moses that appearances can cause limitations, but you can remove them with little evidence left behind.
One thing I can say with certainty is she's brutally honest, I have never caught her lying to me even when I've created situations that it would have been easier for her to lie her way out of.
She hates labels & is no Goth, if anything she's an emo kid, sometimes I can't resist to tease her about her blog (live journal). I really think it's just a phase & at least she has passed all the drug test I've given her. She is really quite modest & doesn't dress like a slut. If you want an example of that, visit an Abercrombie & Fitch store!
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For what it's worth, I think you're on the right track. Clearly you love your daughter and are helping her learn responsibility and accountability. The drug testing and the car crisis are all patterns of good parenting.
What you have is a strong-willed girl. (Thank yourself for that!) After the crucible of adolescence has cooled, the same willfullness that's driving you crazy now will help her immeasurably as an adult.