body modifications
... is in style and put no thought in how it may affect their later years. Also many role models in our society have body modifications, which can influence children to do the same. Acceptance of peers can be another factor in youth body modifications. If the style at the time is to get a tattoo or piercing teens can feel pressure to have one in order to be accepted in a group. Although style trends encourage tattoos and piercings, some religious beliefs and rituals involve body modifications. In different cultures, tattoos and piercings symbolize maturity, protection, and significant changes in one’s life. For example, the Ramnaamis Community (located in India) tattoos the name of Lord Ram all over their bodies for protection against evil spirits. On the contrary, certain Christian religions do not believe any form of body modification. Modifying one’s body may indicate the next stage in life for them. Many do so when they have reached maturity. Furthermore several religious beliefs encompass a variety of body modifications. However, people have been known to modify their bodies simply for pleasure. Few people consider body modification a pleasure and nothing more. To them an intensified high can be obtained from being tattooed or pierced and casually can be addictive. For instance, body suspension, which is hanging the human body from hooks pierced through the flesh in various places around the body. Body suspension is done for pure adrenaline rush and receiving euphoric experiences, but most commonly done for pleasure. Addiction can develop if the act is u...