Comments on My Teen, The Alien: Biting Is The New Hickey

Katlyn, I hate to break it to you, but it's n...

2010-07-13T18:49:05.954-07:00

Katlyn,

I hate to break it to you, but it's not normal for your daughter to be coming home with bite marks on her arms and neck. First off, you should be concerned with infections. I'm not a doctor and I don't even play one on this blog, but think about it: Someone else's saliva mixes with your daughter's blood . . . who knows what's in that saliva? Hope she's up to date on her tetanus shots.
Secondly, aren't you concerned about scarring? I was "nipped" by a dog once on my finger, and I STILL have a scar from it. I know some teens are into body piercings, but I can't imagine they would consider scars a work of art. Lastly, what about the pain?? It hurts to be bitten, no matter how playful the act. You need to convey all your concerns to your daughter and talk some sense into her. I understand how pop culture changes over time, but when a pop-culture trend causes pain, bruising and scarring and is sold as a "sign of affection," we've now crossed the line into sadism, dontcha think??

my fourteen year old daughter has been coming home...

2010-07-07T19:32:37.424-07:00

my fourteen year old daughter has been coming home with bitemarks on her arms and neck. At first I was worried, but she claims that it is like playing red hands with friends and at times it is done more affectionately with her boyfriend. I think it is strange, esspecially when the marks are severe enough to bruise and sometimes bring blood. But she says it's normal and, like with music and hairstyles, the ways of interacting change over time. And it has absolutely nothing to do with Twilight because my daughter and the majority of her friends can't even stand the books and movies that seem too ridiculous and overrated. It's just something that teens will do, and it isn't serious.

This is a real problem for some of us. My daughter...

2010-02-24T14:35:17.209-08:00

This is a real problem for some of us. My daughter is 13. She was suspended yesterday for the second time this month for biting her "friend". Not enemies, friends. This biting thing does exist, the question is, what do we as parents do to stop it?

That's nasty. I think I'm going to lock my girls ...

2009-05-19T18:18:18.601-07:00

That's nasty. I think I'm going to lock my girls up in our house until they're 25.

Oh, by the way . . . I think your blog, Tangerine...

2009-05-17T14:41:00.000-07:00

Oh, by the way . . .

I think your blog, Tangerinetimes, is terrific, too. I like all the upgrades you made on it. GREAT resources for teens and parents!

Palymama. Thank you for the kind words and for be...

2009-05-17T14:39:00.000-07:00

Palymama.

Thank you for the kind words and for bestowing us with the "Splash Award." What is that? Where can I read more about it?

I think you and Maria do a wonderful job with this...

2009-05-15T09:07:00.000-07:00

I think you and Maria do a wonderful job with this blog! I wanted to acknowledge this and also your support of my blog, Tangerinetimes. So, I'm awarding you with the "Splash Award" for insightful, inspiring blogs! I look forward to seeing YOUR list of blogs to read. And thanks for the support-