Dear John,

 

I am not a "member" of 5 Doves, but I read the posts daily - and have for almost a year now.  I have way too many "opinions" to start adding to the items already being shared, so I just enjoy following the teaching, joys, concerns, Looking Up,  etc. with the others who post, but I am blessed every day by many of them.

 

However, I felt I needed to respond to "Sherry" on this one and as you can see, I queried my 24 year old son on this as he does have skull items and has been a bit rebellious over the "days of his youth" but now is finally beginning to grow up.  So, I share his response with you to share with Sherry - preferably privately, or if it is shared "online" then remove his information - but if she wishes to email with him certainly give her his info.

 

Just so you have a little background as to where he's coming from: he became a Christian when he was 8 years old when we were living in Incline Village, NV.  He was home schooled from 6th -12th grade, then we moved back to Orange County - from The East Bay in N. CA. At 17 years, he partook of everything Newport Beach had to offer - so he knows about "things".  He was a friend of the designer, Paul Frank and a patron in GREAT STANDING at South Coast Plaza and Rodeo Drive, so he knows fashion from the top down - like no other, really.  SO, when he says children should not be wearing anything with skulls on it, I'd be tempted to take his word for it.

 

I hope this helps Sherry.  His comments are in blue - below.

 

Sheridan
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Thanks for sharing, Sheridan.
John

 

i dont think children have any place wearing anything with a skull on it.  its not appropriate for some one of a young age...i'm conflicted to a degree about that 'misfits' shirt i have with the big skull on it, i know im a little out there but i at least understand what it represents and i know my spiritual standing.  kids shouldn't wear that sort of thing, talk about the loss of innocence...