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Originally Posted by Kitty
He stopped by to pickup some of his mail this evening. Didn't say a word about the tattoo and neither did I. Unless he brings it up I'm not going to say anything. I'm feeling better about it now......and sort of embarrassed that I reacted so much to it!  I'm glad I know about it, though. I always prefer to think before I speak.....and this is one of those times it'd be a good idea.  |
I'm sorry, but doesn't this define what a mom is and does when dealing with an adult child? Sure sounds like good, solid, common sense adult parenting to me. Over reacting to the situation? I don't think so. I would more concerned had you not reacted and felt the way you did. As parents, our job is to set standards acceptable within society, but more importantly, within our own families. You sound like a great mom to me!
Tattoos or "body inking" is so common place now most companies, including police departments, have incorporated guidelines within their personnel and hiring polices.
However, regarding the core subject of this thread, I don't know of any company which wouldn't consider a full sleeve arm tattoo extreme. If accepted, the individual would be required to wear long sleeve shirts all the time at work and no portion of the tattoo visible.
Then again, we all must keep in mind regarding situations such as this, our silence is interpreted as approval.