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[quote=Anonymous][quote] [b]Teens are not adults, but they are also not small children who are incapable of critical thinking and planning. These particular kids are also going through an unimaginably sad thing together, and that tends to instill some sad maturity all on its own. [/b]I do not think it's fair to imply that the surviving friend is going to change her mind about this decision in the immediate future. My bigger concern about denying the request is that this is likely to be a very difficult time for OP's daughter, and denying the request would create conflict between mom and daughter at the worst time over something that, to me, just isn't worth that kind of rupture. Tattoos can be removed. It's only as permanent as dyeing your hair, realistically, and [b]in the OP's position, I would choose to support the friendship and support my daughter, even recognizing that she may regret getting the tattoo later. I would feel that my responsibility would be to help her process the loss that is happening now rather than make decisions based on potential regrets or questions later[/b].[/quote]

This is very thoughtful. [/quote]

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