Parents always seem to worry about how their children can remember something when they don't have much life experience. Which explains why a permanent imprint on his son's body can keep him up at night. Lois writes: “But, oh, the agony of hindsight; the misfortune of “If only I knew then what I know now”. What breaks my heart is the fact that Alec will inevitably suffer for this” (16). Worrying about someone when engaging in activities like this is understandable, but immediately anticipating a possible negative outcome shows just how much fear is currently consuming Alec's mother. After talking about these feelings, Lois goes into detail about how proud she really is of her son. She complements his ability to be confident even though he may be judged, while reflecting on the individualism that created a man comfortable in his own skin. But at the very end of the article, she ends her explanation by mentioning "And who knows, maybe he'll reconsider adding more tattoos to his design" (16). Even though Lois tries to accept this life choice for her son, she believes her worries will never go away. Lois can only continue to adapt, she admits, with the hope that in time Alec can erase these fears by proving his mother's every thought wrong. Many people have difficulty changing their mindset or distinct way of thinking.