One of the things Alex was looking forward to for spring was getting a shot at making the swim team. Without daily TKD he has the time, and he's a decent swimmer, so we signed the permission slip for him to get a sports physical at school.
Stripped down to his underwear, his tattoo was noticed.
His tattoo is a violation of the school's code of conduct, and might keep him from being on the team if he makes it. He can still try out, but the coach is "looking into it" and doesn't seem hopeful that he'll be allowed on the team even if he's good enough.
He hasn't asked, but I know he wants me to go to bat for him, exert some pressure because, as he puts it, it's not an obscene image and it has nothing to do with his ability to swim.
But I won't.
He got the tattoo knowing it was against the rules, school and home, and he can suffer the consequences.
I usually feel bad when one of the kids comes up against something they want help with and I can't give it, but not this time.
I agree with you, as hard as it is to stand by as a parent and not make things easier for your kids, I think you are doing the right thing.
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