Mrs Frugal Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 That's quite understandable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I went through the goth phase briefly - well black is slimming! I also had my first tattoo done at the age of 16 - i'm now 22 and have 2 more and a couple of piercings. My mum was very supportive of my decision to get a tattoo and came with me and paid for it and made sure i knew what i was doing. I have never regretted it. My friend om the other hand who had one done shortly after me behind her mum's back hates it and tries to cover it up. I know parents want their kids to stay young forever and dont want piercings or tattoo's because they think they're too young and it will ruin their bodies but don't just say no outright because chances are they'll get it done anyway and regret it later. Be supportive and you never know you might even like it My tattoo's are quite girly and pretty and small and i wouldn't change anything about them and my mum really likes them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I showed my mum my first one once it had healed and she just said 'oh its quite pretty actually' I wasn't trying to rebel though The emo look to me is goth crossed with new romantic and is a bit cop outish at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Youngest son ( He of the SUFC tattoo) has a friend who had his girlfriend's name tattooed on his arm.....OLIVIA. She dumped him 10 days later! He was bewailing this fact at our house and in jest Him Indoors said he should have the letter "B" put in front of it. The lad was really taken with this idea and plans to do just that and have the country's flag tattooed underneath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Never heard of 'emo'. My daughter refers to 'moshers' at her school and when she points them out to me I always think 'goth' - its all very confusing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 This is Gerard from My Chemical Romance,who graces the daughters bedroom wall & who is responsible for me taking a long time tidying up her mess every morning Please not Garrard Way!! SAVE ME!!!! I have a student at school who is constantly swooning over him and not a day goes by without her mentioning him - please not on the forum too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 I can't really advise Sarah, because my two aren't old enough yet - but I think an emo or a goth child would be cool. Harry is trying to grow that emo hair at the moment (I normally force him to have a grade 1 but I am trying not to be so bossy and letting him grow it)... But the boy Emo thing is so much easier than a girl with very long very blonde hair,which will take years to grow out & if she uses a wash in wash out will fade to grey before it really goes I think its a cool look too, I really do, its just the hair what bothers me. It just cost me £50 to get it highlighted to make it blonder at her request I think I will try saying that black clothes look better on blondes, & she can be a trendsetting blonde Emo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 If this is the emo look....I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Cinnamon Maybe if you have to try convincing her to go really white blonde. It's easier to correct and actually fits in with the style Though it does depend how she interprets 'emo'. It does have specific meanings but like r & b the kids have changed it to fit (yay I'm old and proud). Plus the boys would love the girl who stands out looking dramatic and beautiful. Don't know how you would feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Sarah you have to convince her to be a trendsetter rather than a trend follower! I think a very pale blonde goth /emo would be so cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 Thanks Ladies - just found a piccy of the divine Gerard with white blond hair, so that is the way I am going to go with her Her hair is pretty pale anyhow,so a few more streaks won't harm It does look good with the black clothes too,doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 tried an emo meez: (hope this works!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Poor womans got a nasty twitch there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Poor womans got a nasty twitch there!! It was meant to be a scowl, but not very scowly is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 We took our German exchange student down Oxford Street and she came home with a tally of how many Emos she had seen. She looked for them everywhere! She also had the hair cut, naturally dark anyway, but had 3 brilliant metallic blue extensions in it. It looked great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 Great Meez Snowy I will get Devon to make one for herself later (to get it out of her system!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 I am starting to feel old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Had a thought today, (yes I know it doesn't happen very often!) what about very blonde hair with a black chunk/flash over the fringe? It would look very striking, but leave the rest of her hair easier to convert if she gets fed up karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 This has been quite an interesting thread for me because, in my mind at least, there's a link between emos and self-harm/ eating disorders. For some of our local youngsters Goth is a fashion or lifestyle choice, but the emos take it that much further. I've not seen it as a particularly healthy trend because all the emos I know have problems The goths are great, gloomily dressed, but healthy, but I'd have serious concerns if my daughter wanted to be an emo I do know very little, honestly, and just because I've had a few generalised conversations and brushed by a handful of emos in no way makes me knowledgeable on the subject, so I'm probably talking nonsense, but equally I'd really work hard to keep the lines of communication open with a teenager with emo tendencies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 This is Gerard from My Chemical Romance,who graces the daughters bedroom wall & who is responsible for me taking a long time tidying up her mess every morning [/color] Now I know all about him. Not that I like him, my friend does though and went to one of their concerts! She's not really an emo though, just likes the music and him as he's quite cute! He also graces her wall too and her wall is covered in posters and pictures of other bands like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 This has been quite an interesting thread for me because, in my mind at least, there's a link between emos and self-harm/ eating disorders. For some of our local youngsters Goth is a fashion or lifestyle choice, but the emos take it that much further. I've not seen it as a particularly healthy trend because all the emos I know have problems The goths are great, gloomily dressed, but healthy, but I'd have serious concerns if my daughter wanted to be an emo I do know very little, honestly, and just because I've had a few generalised conversations and brushed by a handful of emos in no way makes me knowledgeable on the subject, so I'm probably talking nonsense, but equally I'd really work hard to keep the lines of communication open with a teenager with emo tendencies. Wise words kate. I am concerned about this,but I think that in Devons case at least it is based mainly on the fashion,the boys & the music,which she loves. I have quizzed her about the differences between Goth & Emo & it is hazy in her mind to say the least. There is a sinister note though.One of her friends has cut her arms over the last few days,quite badly from what I gather.Apparantly her Mum & Dad have been having troubles & this girl has gotten herself very down about it all. And its their SATS next week The girl in questions Mum is now not takling to her daughter as she is so mad about what she has done to herself, which,although I don't want to be judgemental,is in my opinion quite the wrong way to go about things. I can't help but wonder if the self harm were not so "trendy" (for want of better word) at the moment she may not have done this to herself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 The whole self harm coupled with eating disorders would worry me alot it is very easy to head down that path without realising you have done it i stopped eating when I did my exams at school and no-one noticed not even me until I was very thin and fainting all over the place it wasn't intentional or a proper disorder just a reaction to stress so make sure you keep a close eye on it Especially as the very emaciated size 00 is so fashionable as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 Quick update (They keep you on your toes,these Teenagers) Apparanlty she NEVER wanted to dye her hair black,despite telling me that was exactly what she wanted to do a week ago She has also now decided that Emo is far to miserable for her & is much more into Goth or Punk. She did mention pink hair dye (Should have had a tape recorder handy), but as she is a Sea Cadet they are only allowed to use natural hair colours. So I am off the hook ..........for the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 (edited) I have all this to come What do you think the right age is to let your children dye their hair? A boy in my daughters class 7/8 has Edited May 7, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 One of my sons asked if he could get his fringe dyed the last time he was getting a haircut - the hairdresser looked at him, and with a totally straight face said "You have to be 21 to get your hair dyed in this country - you don't want me to go to jail do you?" which has completely put him off any tampering with his hair colour for a while at least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
