First of all we, didn't have MTV parenting us. Didn't have Cable until I was 14. Now,Every video shows men talking about bitches, ho's and bling. Kids have no concept of regular male /female relationships and are bombarded concepts that they don't even need to be worrying about for a long time.
We were at a 7 grade dance and the dj was playing music that was highly inappropriate.
"It's getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes."
"Going to have you naked by the end of this song."
"Girl you look good, won't ya back that ass up.
WTF? This school has a dress code and booty cooler shorts are allowed as LONG as they are Khaki.
You can argue that it's a generational thing, I'll agree some. I thought my parents were way too conservative, but there is so much more influence than we ever dreamed of coming at kids.
Parents don't parent much anymore.
Doing this job has opened my eyes to how easy it is to slide our business right into the mainstream. I always thought it should be separated. Kids should be kids for as long as they can.
Also. Laws in our state say you must be 18 to get pierced. (not ears). Our studios won't touch you, even with mom there saying it's ok.
