Go Outside Kid
Aug 16th, 2009 by David Anderson
This past week the official signing ceremony for Michelle’s law occurred. It sets restrictions on teens use of tanning salons and requires annual parental permission. I approve of the law because some teens are not realizing the damage they are doing to their skin in tanning booths.
What is not discussed is the fact that if it is considered so cool to look like you spend time outside, why don’t those kids go outside? Maybe parents should tell their teens go ride a bike or play sport the next time they ask for permission to go to the salon. It is cheaper and has long term benefits. Don’t forget the sun screen. Seriously, why are we such an artificial society? What benefit is it to fool people into thinking that you go outside? Be real. Do it right.
I have to wonder what this bill does to liberal logic. A sixteen year old can drop out of school, have sex, and have an abortion without parental consent, but can’t spend a few minutes in a tanning salon because they are not mature enough. Life altering decisions don’t need parents, but they can trust us with the little things.
How can a teenage girl hang around a mall, outside?
Silly me.
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