Body image

Tattoos and piercings are also part of some teens’ style. Pam says that if she had the chance, she would have lots of piercings. “Unfortunately, my parents just let me have one ear piercing. I’m sure they would allow me have more piercings if they were able to understand how important this is for my image at school!” Parents try to explain their children that friends should accept one another for what they are and not because of the way they look or the clothes they wear.