Assignment #4: A Presentable Way to Look -M'Kiyah Baird

As I've grown up, I began to notice several people with piercings, dyed hair, and tattoos. I had never wanted to do anything more than dye the ends of my hair green back in middle school. Of course, my parents told me no and I went on about my life, but I've never truly gotten over the thought of a small tattoo on my wrist or another ear piercing or a few blue streaks in my hair. We've made compromises and I've given them as many examples as I can, they still hold on to the idea that one with tattoos and piercings simply won't be taken seriously in "the business world". I still disagree and my parents continuously shoot back the "it's just a phase" comment directly after I've said something they don't agree with. I understand that sometimes a face full of tattoos isn't the way to go, but I still think they're being a little dramatic. However, I agree not to do anything drastic until I'm 18, and even then, I'm positive my mother won't willingly let me do whatever I want regardless.