I DON’T UNDERSTAND PARENTS WHO LET THEIR KIDS “EXPRESS THEMSELVES” HOWEVER THEY WANT.

Parents who let their children express themselves understand that we grow up to be our own person. Simple as that. You can’t control them forever.

Sounds like you’re more worried about putting on a good front at church and what people think than worshipping God! God wants us to love unconditionally. Sounds like you missed that memo!

The Lord loves us with unconditional love  and that is how we should love others!

It almost as if no young person is happy with themselves inside or out

It could be so much worse. It’s better for her to have some freedoms to do what she wants with her looks. She’s beautiful. Who cares what you look like at church. What matters is what kind of heart you have.

I think the neck tattoo is too far but everything else is reversible.

It’s not how I or my children were raised, but it is not to be ashamed of. And not go to church ? Why? Surely a true Christian would not judge or shun, if so, they need to rethink.

Beautiful loving soul is what I see 

I adore my beautiful, first born granddaughter. She’s a bright light in my heart and my life. (I dearly love my other grandchildren too) but, I think she and I bonded when she was only months old. And it’s still there! 

I’m proud to take her to churc… 

I’m fairly sure we are all made in God’s image. If we remembered that and qere more loving and less judgemental, the world would be a nicer place.

She looks. Fine pretty let her live her life least shes not fake with elephant lips 

What’s worse is that we are not our own. We were all everyone purchased by the precious blood of Jesus His arm is always outstretched to receive the repentant ones we must repent and be broken and He’ll except us and forgive us.

I don’t care about church or her hair, it will grow out. Piercings and tattoos are a no go for me.

I always told my kids that until they were independently wealthy and NEVER had to apply for a job tattoos and piercings were absolutely no, at least unti… 

If you avoid church because of ‘what people think’ you are in the wrong church

You’re not supposed to understand or agree with it – you old! Haha (me too) most of the time it’s a phase. Take her to church, be proud of her, pump her up. Love her unconditionally 

They would think that you love her unconditionally no matter what if you brought her to church like that. It is time for women to stop judging each other and support each other. Get with the times or lose the people who aren’t going to wait around for you.

What’s church got to do with how she expresses herself , I thought God loved every one of!!

People are church should mind their own and treat her like a normal human that she is

She’s beautiful. In todays society, be happy that’s she comfortable in her own skin, and she’s HAPPY.

This generation is ALLOWING ANY AND EVERYTHING ACCEPTABLE!!! TAKE HER TO CHURCH REGARDLESS OF WHAT PEOPLE SAY , LOVE HER LIME CHIRSTIVES THE CHURCH AND WATCH YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER CHANGE!!!

SHE IS SEEKING LOVE AND ATTENTION

She looks beautiful

Jesus said Let the children come unto me

They can express themselves when they are 18 or when they can afford to “express themselves” it’s absolutely ridiculous that parents are doing this.

That’s problem. Instead of giving love to grandchildren prefer opinion of others.

She’s not looking happy, what’s her problem? Parents guide your kids asked them, our guidances always there for good to them, she’s pretty even like that.

If you can’t see how beautiful she is, that’s on you.

Looks like you’re going to church but not allowing Jesus to work in you yet, keep going – I’ll pray for your ability to accept and love without conditions and to not be judgemental or anxious

I’m NOT a tattoo or piercings guy, but have plenty of friends who are and they are salt of the Earth honest, hard-working, decent, some even religious people. “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.”

Your Granddaughter is beautiful. Her eyes are so sad. I don’t know why you would even care what people think. Take her out for lunch please and find out why she is hurting. This baby girl needs love. What better than a Grandma to shower her with unc… 

Church is for everyone so if they can’t accept her then tough luck as I brought a friend of mine who looked like he was homeless but he wasn’t and had tattoos all over and piercing they didn’t say anything just welcomed him to the church

Don’t judge a book by its cover…she may be a Beautiful person…everyone deserves a chance.

She is still your granddaughter no matter what ,she is beautiful too its a fashion the many grandparents will relate too, take her to church and be proud .

Beautiful!  And to the Mom — Accept and understand your daughter. You’ll be gone a long time and she will resent your negative attitude towards her when you’re no longer with us — whether it’s a year from now or 40 years from now. Is that how you w… 

It’s a picture taken by AI, look at the earrings and necklace.

How old is she.

So being concerned about what other people think is more important than letting her go to church? That seems like the opposite of what Jesus would preach.

Sad that you and your church would turn away a child of God.

There is no bad kids, only bad parents. Remember that!

I have 4 kids of my own. They’re 1,000% free to express themselves however they want. Whatever makes them happy I’m all for it. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any boundaries. If you’re doing what you need and have to do as a parent, don’t worry so … 

I’ll bring her to church if you don’t. Send her to me

Not losing, but lost

Beautiful child so Idk but I would say it’s you that is the issue here. I let my kids explore and express themselves and I have two very responsible and respectful adult kids now. Suppression breeds obsession not obedience.

Um no if under 18 just no.

I think she’s beautiful. Be proud that she would want to go to church with you. Stop judging the cover of the book!

Love her for who she is on the inside. She’s clean and well put together. Just a touch of mascara and lip gloss. Be proud of her! … 

As long as she is kind an caring it doesn’t matter what she looks like. She is beautiful. My granddaughter has tattoos and piercings and I love her because of her kindness and caring.

I can’t understand worrying about what “church people” would think. They are taught not to judge, right?

Well honestly u should still take her to church with u! That’s God’s house! It’s not up to us to change ppl it’s God’s place to do that jus like it’s not r place to be judgmental! It doesn’t matter what ppl think as long as u take her to church, everyt… 

If she is a good kid and likes to go with you anywhere take her she loves you anyway

Very Beautiful and Sweet  You are hurting Her more than anyone else as a good Grandma would helper to go true Her teenage years and helper , because She is looking very sad  God Blesser Always 

I think she’s beautiful

It’s too bad because she’s so beautiful

She looks beautiful x

She really needs to be in church

Hair coloring, piercings and tattoos are indeed personal choices, but I don’t think the question is who cares what people think. I think the question is where are the boundaries? Is everything OK these days? Are there no rules? Because if there are no… 

Please don’t keep your granddaughter from attending church with you. Jesus loves all his children regardless of hair color, clothes, piercings and tattoos. Did you ever watch the movie Sister Act? I loved how the music brought in all the street people … 

People think? Yeah don’t bring her to church to what would people think, as they will wrongly judge her like u did. Let her live in peace then. P.S although I don’t like it but she looks cute in it and I would support what makes her happy apart from what makes me happy.

She looks lovely.

God just wants you to love her like He loves her and you! I hope you change your mind and bring her to church with you. 

Is that a permanent tattoo? On a minor? Ummm… no! The hair color can be easily changed. The piercings removed. I would be asking myself as a parent why my child feels the need to do this to fit in.

My question is why was the grandma raising the child? Why was she with her long enough to let her do all the things she did to herself?? Where was mom when all of this happened ??

I understand and I am not judging you as a Mother. It’s just the age we were brought up in. Decency had took on a whole new look. I don’t get it myself. I think she would be beautiful without all of the piercings and yellow hair, but to express their s… 

She is beautiful even with bright yellow hair! Does she get good grades, is she respectful, does she use drugs? If the answers are yes, yes, no……then who cares! Let her be her! And if you care what others think, that’s part of the problem!

If your church judges her you are at the wrong church.

I’m a grandmother & get where you’re coming from… but also believe God loved & healed EVERYONE! So if u can’t bring ur granddaughter to church with you this is a very SAD day!!!!

I completely agree with you. It looks awful!

First of all, I don’t know what church you go to, but sounds like it’s not of God if you can’t bring your grand daughter there. What are teaching her by even saying that? I hope you’ll talk to Jesus about that. Your grand daughter is beautiful, NO MAT… 

I don’t know what Church you go to but I would never be embarrassed to take her! I don’t color my hair but I used to; not this color but other. I have piercings; they are in my ears but still are piercings and I have multiple tattoos! I think they’re b… 

What are people at your church going to think? I would hope they would be very welcoming to her to the church and to God. It’s NOT our job to JUDGE anyone especially especially in CHURCH ! If you are a true CHRISTIAN  you know this !

She could change her hair back tomorrow, and remove most of the piercings as well. There are more important aspects to parenting.

My motto is don’t sweat the small stuff…..this is all small stuff

Is she a good person?

Liar, thief? Good role model?… 

I think what stands out to me is your granddaughter’s beautiful eyes. From those eyes can come much love. Bring her to church. Share all the love she must have inside her with many people. You’d be surprised how many friends would like and accept her. … 

Why can’t you bring her to church? You already raised your child.Love love love your Grand daughter.Enjoy her pray for her listen to her dreams.

She is beautiful don’t stop making memories with your love ones just because of the color of her hair and of thing’s you mentioned. You never know how much time on this earth you have together. I made memories with my son up until he passed away 2 years ago

A shame. What kind of grandmother are you.. my children and grand are different.

BUT I WOULD TAKE THEM ANY WHERE.. GRANDMOTHER YOUR THE PROBLEM.. SHAME ON YOU. EXCEPT THEM.

It takes a lot of courage to express yourself. She’s a beautiful young lady. Who are you to judge? Just as the Pharisees.. unbelievable, casting stones . Best thing for me to do, is to stop following the site. Your judgmental statements bring you likes… 

First off so what if u get dirty looks at church are we not told to be open minded ? Just try it take her to church and be proud that you did , be proud of her and love her for who she is not what society thinks she should be

My first question is she disrespectful? She’s still the same sweet granddaughter? Love her for who she is! Not what she looks like. She still has the same heart. Stop being judgmental! Love that child take her to church never forget God loves All! Bett… 

Take her to church, don’t be ashamed of her. She’s a beautiful child of God, she needs to learn about Him. Kids are kids, they need Jesus more than ever in these days. Show love to her, no matter what.

It’s sad you feel your granddaughter is a delinquent. And if it’s about taking her to church God loves everyone no matter the

Look, color, size and gender. I would think if you thought it was important for her to go to church then you would want to tak… 

She is adorable!! Maybe as she gets older she will see how beautiful she is and can be. Hope these tatts can be removed or covered up when she finds her worth. Meanwhile support her as a growing teen and pray of course.

I understand you. It tears my heart at some things my daighters has done in a permanent way to herself. She so beautiful but and don’t need it. I’m afraid one day she will regret most. How she raises her kids is not exactly how I would or did raise her… 

You have a beautiful granddaughter. Enjoy her independence, and if people at my church were judges then would they really be a Christian?

That should not keep you from taking her to church. Church is exactly where she needs to be. If she were standing before God right now he would not turn her away. If people at church judge her then they are the ones who needs to get right with God. God… 

She is absolutely Beautiful, she is who she is and you as A/HER grandmother should LOVE HER UNCONDITIONALY, maybe put a few yellow streaks in your hair

I think she is beautiful. What a stuffy and boring world this would be if people did not express themselves. It’s such a free feeling. She’s not hurting herself or anyone. Would you prefer for her to hate herself because she doesn’t feel pretty enough… 

She is Gorgeous. I wonder what she sees in what she makes her self up like this.

Love her the way she is. Hopefully it is a phase she is going through. I would still take her to church if she is willing. Just keep loving her.

Wow! I think she looks absolutely beautiful! I would be proud to take her anywhere with me and if people didn’t like it, they can go fly a kite!! I wound stop going to any church that doesn’t show the love of God to everyone!!

My daughter had ear piercings, then she pierced her nose, but her tattoos were later when she was 18. If they are old enough to make their own decision and pay for it, let it be. It’s not about the tattoos, but who she is and how she treats people. … 

You have to let your child be themselves. Its not a different style of parenting it called being a parent. We let our daughter change her hair clolor she has a lip piercing. He let her be herself just the same as our son.

Your granddaughters individuality is what makes her, her

She’s unique. If she doesn’t care what other people think of her, neither should you. Also if someone were to judge they probably already have because of her tattoos and piercings but that didn’t stop her.

It’s called expressing yourself. I dye my hair crazy colours and I’m 35. Personally I think she looks awesome. And your ashamed to take her to church. I hope she doesn’t see this and you tell your church friends for f off x

Be proud of her I think she looks great. Nothing wrong with expressing yoursel, from this 65 year old fogey!!!!

My daughter did the same thing I can’t tell you the colors of hair she had. Yes she has piercings and many tattoos. She likes the art of her tattoos. I had a long talk with her that one day she might regret them. She is intelligent bright and squared a… 

It’s just you! I have always taught my children to be themselves and they have passed that along to my grandchildren. How many children suffer depression hiding who they really are, then taking their own lives? Let kids be themselves, hair dye really… 

She is absolutely beautiful!! I applaud your daughter for supporting her daughter in expressing herself in a way that makes her comfortable. Again, she’s beautiful!!

You need take her to church–how she looks doesn’t mean she isn’t good enough to go to church. God loves her and wants her in church as much as you. She might find the guidance she needs in church.

Your granddaughter is beautiful. You can see her good soul in her eyes. You should love her unconditionally! Why be embarrassed to take her to church? She is still your granddaughter and you should not be embarrassed. Jesus still loves her!

She’s a beautiful young lady. It’s just crazy how these kids think that adding that stuff to themselves makes them prettier. If they only knew that the woman’s body was so beautiful without anything else.

but true beauty is in the inside—-not the outside…it’s unfortunate that this grandmother is judging her granddaughter based on how she looks  and personally when I first saw this picture I said to myself she looks like a Ra… 

I think she looks beautiful! If it’s TRULY a Christian church, no one should be judging her. If it’s one of those “We get to tell everyone else how to live” so-called “Christian” churches, well, start learning how to love and accept others

Youre one sick Grandma. You can’t bring her to church?? What would people think?? This is a time to spend with her. The directions kids go these days could be altered by having Grandparents. And your worried about what others might think or say. I hope… 

But how is her heart? Is she kind? Is she loving?

I think you’re daughter sounds like an AMAZING mother despite being raised by YOU!! A JUDGEMENTAL person!! Yes, you CAN bring her to church IF SHE WANTS to go!! God loves ALL his children  !!

She is beautiful! I don’t understand what you think is undecent about your granddaughter she’s beautiful and trying to express herself. Or maybe it’s a cry for help maybe she needs the extra attention so it’s the only way she knows how to do it. You sh… 

Maybe if granny had accepted her for who she was without being “embarrassed” in the first place she would have wanted to go to church with her. If granny is that judgemental then it’s not the appearance that is keeping the young lady from church. Beaut… 

What? Take her to church! First of all she is a beautiful healthy girl and church is a place that should heal our soul not a place to be judged ( you could be in the wrong church if you feel this way). All should be welcome in church. If she thinks sh… 

She looks cute, that color blonde makes her features stand out. Let her be herself and love her unconditionally. Why set the example of trying to change who she is so other people will accept her. You can’t please everybody so why put yourself or her thru that anyway.

I don’t understand how colored hair, piercings and tattoos have to do with whether or not you’re a decent person. From my experience, it’s the “church” people who lack decency. You’re SUPPOSED to go to church to worship not to judge others and gossip. … 

You can’t even take her to church? God wants you to come to church as you are. If your church judges on looks or clothes then you need a new church. She is a beautiful young lady but I am seeing pain in her eyes, don’t create more.

I think she is beautiful the way she is. What happened to not judging. It is not for us to say what is right or wrong and this is just physical. What happens if it is mental you are all failing in allowing others to be who they are let God do his job you do your.

Beautiful girl, I love her hair and sparkly eyes! Cultivate a positive relationship with your daughter and granddaughter instead of wasting your time on criticism. She can go to church anytime if she wants to, we are all equal under the sky and God don… 

It’s actually very commonplace, if you are worried about being seen with your own granddaughter at church…take a good look around at the girls/boys who are her age, and I’m sure you will see similar looks on them, js. And wasn’t it Jesus who taught us … 

Well to throw church in there. Makes me respond.

So I would still take her to church. She is not embarrassing you she’s just doing what is allowed. BUT as a parent I allowed some freedom of expression but not all. Pick your battles wisely! Hair can be changed. Piercings and tattoos in certain pl… 

I’d much rather , let her express herself. She could be worse off if she was dead of an overdose like my neighbors daughter at 19. So dying her hair and piercings. Are very welcome in my house!!!

Be that grandparent that loves unconditionally. They are teens.. they need to know they are loved!

I think she is beautiful!! The Bible says come as you are! I’d be nothing but happy to bring her to church with me and embarrassed should not be a word in your vocabulary towards your own flesh and blood granddaughter smh!!!

Please don’t stop asking to take her to church.. That could very well be her wake up call to do away with the piercing and not get another tattoo.. The hair looks great with her eyes.. The love from you will definitely be a plus for your grand daughter… 

Why does there have to be something wrong with someone because they have tattoos and piercing m. not everybody gets tattoos and piercings because they’re in pain, that someone was mean to them. some people like the art of it. It is an art you know pe… 

Why do you care what people think ? I have blonde hair, no tattoos and pierced ears and I would be proud to have her as my grand daughter….

What kind of Church do you go to that you can’t bring her there for fear of being embarrassed? It doesn’t matter what she looks like on the outside what matters is her heart and soul!!!!! 

Her hair, her tattoo, her piercings are just her look just like what shirt or dress she wears. And why are you embarrassed, she’s your grand daughter. The important thing is that she goes to church.

If your biggest issue is “what other people think,” you don’t respect your daughter or grandchild enough. Do I agree with all the “free spirited parenting,” no, but to not take my granddaughter somewhere because of how she looks???????

I wonder if Mon of Dad had tattoos or any piercings..

Everyone else has the same in grandchildren. It’s a new generation but you need to act like Jesus did and love your granddaughter a little more. Do you sit n talk with her? Do you know your real granddaughter under all of the mess she’s done to her lo… 

She’s beautiful! The yellow looks so good on her with her eye color. Just bc I know it wouldn’t look good on me, doesn’t mean it doesn’t look good on that person. Tats are so cool and very expressive. I have several myself. Anyway, she’s beautiful!

I think she’s beautiful. God knew her long before you did. I you believe in God… you’ll know the color of her hair doesn’t matter.

Keep taking her to church. If your church is a bible believing church and preaches Gods word, God can changer her heart. The piercings can be removed and hair colors change all the time. But Jesus can convict her of that. It’s what’s instilled in her h… 

You’re a little granddaughter is trying to find herself she looks traveled to me there’s more than tattoos and dyed hair to look at be proud take her to church. Let her know she’s excepted.

Oh my goodness don’t judge her . She’s beautiful, God lives her and wants her to go with you. She needs the Lord just as much as we do. That’s your job is to bring loved ones to Christ . Then let him work on her . It will be just fine . She’ll grow u… 

She has done nothing to herself that cannot be undone. As she grows older she will know that you accepted her and loved her and more than likely she will morph into the beautiful young lady she is. She is a beautiful woman and in her mind she has made … 

Take her to church. Be proud of her. Let her form a relationship with God. I know you don’t care for her tattoos and piercings, but inside, she’s the same beautiful person.