If you don't want permanent markers, don't buy sharpies.

I love the things, but they actually aren't even slightly permanent on my skin. I can lick it and wipe it clean. Shrug.

I have been known to hand large sharpies to children. Parents usually avoid me and say things like "No just because SHE does it, you may not do it too!" to their children.

Ahhhhh.... keeping kids away from me in inventive ways. Fun.