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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 21:42:17 GMT -6
Would I let my son? Hell no, I'd give him corporal, home lockdown and any other punishment I can think of. After he graduated well it be a different story. Now as far as other people's kids well none of my business. Mind you most of the paint these kids get these days are tribal art and things like that. U don't find it intimidating but maybe a high school kid whose a little green might think twice about running into a 6'4 260 pound DL with flames down his arm yelling "I'm gonna f you up all game".. Anyone see that? Lol This... I'm thinking in a Tattoo laser removal business along with hearing aids. Something like a store front business that you can find in multiple locations at shopping centers. I figure in a few years, many of us Gen Xers as we get into our 40s will need more hearing aids since we were the first heavy metal and Rap listeners. First to turn up the base, headphones (Walkmans), etc. Then with Tattoos, many of these Milenials or whatever they call them who can't find jobs or won't work because they are spoiled and taking a temporary job like at Home Depot or the oil field is beneath them will finally get a clue and have to get job because Mommy and Daddy are getting old or they finally told them to gth out. But in order to get a job, they'll have to get the Tattoos off their faces, necks and hands because some employers will frown. Either that or the tramp stamp shall we say just needs to go.
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Post by CC_Varmints on Aug 2, 2013 21:48:44 GMT -6
I am surprised that the UIL does not have a rule on wxposed tattoos. I know when I was stationed at Fort Campbell, KY, there was a KY rule of no exposed tattoos. The players had to wear a bandage or other form of cover. I remember LeBron James had to do the same when ESPN televised some of his HS Basketball games.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 21:56:26 GMT -6
I am surprised that the UIL does not have a rule on wxposed tattoos. I know when I was stationed at Fort Campbell, KY, there was a KY rule of no exposed tattoos. The players had to wear a bandage or other form of cover. I remember LeBron James had to do the same when ESPN televised some of his HS Basketball games. Most states including Texas restrict tattoos from kids under 18 unless they get parental consent. Seems to me Coaches and schools for that matter can be very specific about Tattoos as long as the kid is participating in sports or attending classes. They regulate things like hair length and facial hair because they claim it can become a distraction.
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Post by Tom on Aug 2, 2013 21:57:45 GMT -6
I'm in the minority here (probably a generational thing) but I say who cares? Leave it up to the coach. If he has a problem with it, he can tell them to cover them up. If he doesn't have a problem with it, it's his team.
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Post by Tom on Aug 2, 2013 21:58:21 GMT -6
I am surprised that the UIL does not have a rule on wxposed tattoos. I know when I was stationed at Fort Campbell, KY, there was a KY rule of no exposed tattoos. The players had to wear a bandage or other form of cover. I remember LeBron James had to do the same when ESPN televised some of his HS Basketball games. Most states including Texas restrict tattoos from kids under 18 unless they get parental consent. Seems to me Coaches and schools for that matter can be very specific about Tattoos as long as the kid is participating in sports or attending classes. They regulate things like hair length and facial hair because they claim it can become a distraction. Hell, some of the parents are not only consenting to it, they're encouraging it.
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Post by FB fan on Aug 2, 2013 22:05:34 GMT -6
If it isn't obscene or related to criminal acts or violence I don't see the issue. I guess it could be considered disruptive to a school activity in some cases and could be regulated that way but otherwise they are not illegal. Would I want my kid to have them, heck no. Tats are for life and should be a sober adult decision only.
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Post by Tom on Aug 2, 2013 22:12:37 GMT -6
If it isn't obscene or related to criminal acts or violence I don't see the issue. I guess it could be considered disruptive to a school activity in some cases and could be regulated that way but otherwise they are not illegal. Would I want my kid to have them, heck no. Tats are for life and should be a sober adult decision only. I can probably count on one hand the number of tats I've seen that were sober adult decisions.
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Post by FB fan on Aug 2, 2013 22:15:52 GMT -6
If it isn't obscene or related to criminal acts or violence I don't see the issue. I guess it could be considered disruptive to a school activity in some cases and could be regulated that way but otherwise they are not illegal. Would I want my kid to have them, heck no. Tats are for life and should be a sober adult decision only. I can probably count on one hand the number of tats I've seen that were sober adult decisions. With the time I spent in the military and living in the islands where they truly are a cultural thing I have seen a lot that were.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 22:19:50 GMT -6
If it isn't obscene or related to criminal acts or violence I don't see the issue. I guess it could be considered disruptive to a school activity in some cases and could be regulated that way but otherwise they are not illegal. Would I want my kid to have them, heck no. Tats are for life and should be a sober adult decision only. I can probably count on one hand the number of tats I've seen that were sober adult decisions. FB Fan is a Navy guy ( correct?). He's probably seen more than his fair share that were not sober decisions.
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Post by Tom on Aug 2, 2013 22:20:07 GMT -6
I can probably count on one hand the number of tats I've seen that were sober adult decisions. With the time I spent in the military and living in the islands where they truly are a cultural thing I have seen a lot that were. There was one time a girl was at my house and she took off her shoes and I thought there was a cockroach on her foot. Pretty sure that one wasn't.
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Post by FB fan on Aug 2, 2013 22:22:56 GMT -6
I can probably count on one hand the number of tats I've seen that were sober adult decisions. FB Fan is a Navy guy ( correct?). He's probably seen more than his fair share that were not sober decisions. Both. Sober and not but the ones you see now are real head scratchers. Like what were you thinking.
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Post by cochino on Aug 4, 2013 16:24:08 GMT -6
I have ZERO tattoos so I am not being biased. But this is a nonsense subject. Tattoos are not marks of the devil or something. They are just forms of expression. If a 16 year old is old enough to have a job then he's old enough to sport a tattoo if he so chooses. If you think high school kids should cover up their tattoos then cry about it, but don't be ridiculous enough to think UIL should make up rules based on your nonsense beliefs.
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Post by danrut on Aug 4, 2013 21:24:47 GMT -6
I think it is up to each school district to decide it's dress code. If it can be exposed at school, it should be the same at the games.
I agree with freedom of expression, etc. But we live in a time where kids are hurting each other over what color shirt they are wearing. It is difficult for teachers and principals to police each and every tattoo that comes through the door, to make sure it is acceptable or not. So I believe the covered tattoo policy at school or participating in school activities is a good idea. If the kid is in the stands, he's just like me, a paying fan and can do as he pleases as long as it's not illegal.
I also think to each his own. If someone wants to tattoo him/herself up, more power to them.
I do, however, have a hand in interviewing and hiring for a local company. Some tattoos are real turnoffs, others don't bother me. If someone were to say that they don't hire because of them, this would be tough for their HR department to swallow. But, vulgar tattoos that are exposed in the work place isn't good either, so there has to be a balance with it all.
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Post by sandcrabs04 on Aug 4, 2013 21:52:14 GMT -6
I think it is up to each school district to decide it's dress code. If it can be exposed at school, it should be the same at the games. I agree with freedom of expression, etc. But we live in a time where kids are hurting each other over what color shirt they are wearing. It is difficult for teachers and principals to police each and every tattoo that comes through the door, to make sure it is acceptable or not. So I believe the covered tattoo policy at school or participating in school activities is a good idea. If the kid is in the stands, he's just like me, a paying fan and can do as he pleases as long as it's not illegal. I also think to each his own. If someone wants to tattoo him/herself up, more power to them. I do, however, have a hand in interviewing and hiring for a local company. Some tattoos are real turnoffs, others don't bother me. If someone were to say that they don't hire because of them, this would be tough for their HR department to swallow. But, vulgar tattoos that are exposed in the work place isn't good either, so there has to be a balance with it all. Well said. I think make it a noneissue and don't allow them exposed at all. Cuts out someone having to decide wether its acceptable to them. Then it becomes a personal preference issue and I can see a boatload of problems with thaT. I'm not anti tattoo. Like I said I have a few. But I don't think kids should have them.
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Post by Clemensbuff on Aug 5, 2013 12:40:16 GMT -6
If it isn't obscene or related to criminal acts or violence I don't see the issue. I guess it could be considered disruptive to a school activity in some cases and could be regulated that way but otherwise they are not illegal. Would I want my kid to have them, heck no. Tats are for life and should be a sober adult decision only. ^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I agree with your statement. I do not have any but have no problem with them so as long as they are not offensive. I think that the UIL should have absolutely zero say in this subject and that each team's coach should deem what is appropriate and what is not. And yes, if you can expose it in the classroom I'd say it is fine for the football field or basketball court or any other sport. And yes, I do realize making it the coach's call does open it up to scrutiny as well as possible lawsuits or what not.......... WHAT ELSE IS NEW?
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