In the dawn of her teenage years, the luminous prodigy otherwise known as Dakota Fanning, has taken
an oath of sorts:

Fourteen-year-old actress Dakota Fanning made a pledge this weekend, to this reporter. It was consummated with a handshake in front of her mother, publicist, agent and pals.

She’s agreed: from now to until she’s 18, the star of “The Secret Life of Bees” [sic] isn’t going to be holding up any 7-11s, having an unwanted teen pregnancy or getting any tattoos or piercings.

Of course, this agreement was a light-hearted one, made in jest before she went into do press rounds for “Bees.” But she means it. “I swear I won’t do any of those things!” Dakota declared.

How precious. Well, young Dakota may never become a gangbanger, but based upon the company surrounding her during these formative years, she may indeed have other issues to work out in future therapy sessions. So, silver lining and all that.

Imagery: Dakota-Fanning.org (Bringing Dakota Fans Together Since 2002!)