I'm a 15-year-old girl and I want to get a tattoo. Is it too soon for me?
Let's assume that all the other answers ("too young," "no money," "illegal," blah blah blah) have already been established. I'm not going to discredit these points, but they come off condescending and, more to the point, preach to a point that isn't really convincing. All that said, let's offer a far more personal and straight-forward answer that's relevant to you:The body of a 15 year old female is hardly done transitioning.Between growing and all the all-too-well-known changes happening, getting a tattoo just about anywhere on your body will serve an immediate gratification before falling victim to warping. You ever see a muscle-head who got a tattoo when he was a string-bean? How about somebody who got a tattoo when they were incredibly heavy but then decided to drop 100+ pounds? Tattoos distort with skin, and while you can't exactly plan ALL shifts and changes (who knows that you won't decide to be a body builder in 20 years and warp any ink you'd gotten before then) it stands to reason that if you're in the middle of a such a dramatic "transformation"--for lack of a better word--getting a tattoo now would be committing to a warped piece in only a few short years.Better to just make a note of the tatts you want now and rock them when they've got a "finished" canvas to work with.
Why don't parents want their kids to get tattoos?
I am 15 and want to get a tattoo the summer after I turn 16. I have been thinking about this for a long time now and I want to get a small cross in between my fingers but I need to convince my parents to let me. I just want to know if any parents out there that are against tattoo would let me know why you don't want your kids (teenage) to get tattoos I understand if it was big, meaningless, or in a not particularly modest area but I just want a small cross on my hand to show my appreciation of all that God has done for me. Kind Of just a little reminder when I see it to be thankful Anyways, I just want to know what some of your opinions are about it(: Thanks!
Should I let my 16 year old son get a tattoo? He wants the same tattoo the rest of his siblings have, which is the word “family” written in Armenian.
Sure. Things to discuss with him first (or anyone getting a tattoo, but because he is young it’d be good to give him guidance while you have the chance):Regret. Will he later decide that he doesn’t like the tattoo? I will say that many people, even tattoo artists, have tattoos that they regret. I have one on my forearm that I wish people wouldn’t ask me about because I don’t like it. It is expensive and painful to have them removed. But this is part of life; most regrets cannot be resolved.Pain. Of course getting a tattoo hurts. Advise him to get it on a part of his body that is fatty, not bony. Ribs and feet tend to hurt more than an arm, leg, or even shoulder. If it hurts too much he may move around and that can definitely affect the quality of the tattoo.Quality of work. Make sure he chooses an artist whose work he likes for the style of the tattoo that he wants. You could have an artist who does beautiful traditional tattoos, or portraits, or black and grey. But they might be really horrible at script. Sounds like his idea is just text so that’s what he should look for in an artist’s body of work. Remember that this is for life - it’s worth it to have exactly what he wants.Hygiene. Pretty standard. A good tattoo shop will be licensed; the artists will use gloves and keep them sterile (only put them on right before starting work); they will use brand new needles when you sit down with them. They should also advise you as to how to care for the tattoo while it heals to prevent infection or scarring.The future. While tattoos used to be uncommon, many people have tattoos now - especially millennials. They have become much more accepted in the workplace. However, one day he may seek work where tattoos are frowned upon. He should think about that and place the tattoo on a part of his body that is easy to cover up with a collared shirt or suit jacket.
I want to get a chinese symbol tattoo for my son!! ??
well there are alot of things to factor in here, like where it is going to be, color and such.. My frined just got one for her sister, and it is on the back of her neck saying angel, in black. Not my choice of placement but hey. I would say do something simple.. and make sure it has meaning to you. Something such as the chinese symbol for son, or december.. or even angel! I would stay away from a name, it may be more then 1 or 2 symbols!
My 17 year old son wants to get a tattoo on his arm but I'm afraid it could make it harder for him to get a job. Should I let him?
My 17 year old son wants to get a tattoo on his arm but I'm afraid it could make it harder for him to get a job. Should I let him?These days, the only way a tat would make it harder for him to get a job is if it can’t be covered up. He should keep it covered during interviews and don’t tell any potential employers about it (unless specifically asked) until he has the job. If it is covered by the normal everyday clothing that he wears to work, then there’s no reason his employer even needs to know about it. If his employer has a flexible dress code that allows clothing that would leave it visible, he should ask about their tattoo policy before wearing any such clothing to work. Most employers just require that tats be covered while at work, many only require that they be covered if they are potentially offensive, few (if any, anymore) prohibit having them at all. Worst case scenario: it prevents him from landing job with an employer that has no respect for its employees (a plus, in my book).That said, no tattoo parlor, or artist, that is worth going to will tattoo anyone under the age of 18, even with parental consent. If your son manages to find an artist willing to give him a tat before he turns 18, that’s one artist I, personally, would never even consider going to.Your son has less than a year before he can get a tat without your permission. Tell him to use that time to do some research (and if you really want to have a strong relationship with him, help him out with it). Go to some shops and meet some artists. Find one who’s work he likes, who keeps their workspace and tools clean and sanitary, and who always makes sure their clients are well informed about proper after-care and the consequences of not following through with it. Tell him to figure out what he wants and where he wants it and talk to the artist(s) about how the location might effect the appearance (skin is not the same as a piece of paper, it moves, flexes, stretches, shrinks, twists, etc.). I know that teenagers can be pretty impatient, but the more time he takes to find the right artist and tattoo, the more likely he is to be happy with the results.You might even consider encouraging him to do the proper research by offering to help him pay for it as a present for his 18th b-day, if you can afford it and are wiling to do so.
Warfarin and tattoos?
Firstly I wanted to say I'm sorry about your son's problem; I hope he's doing well. At a tattoo shop they require you to fill out a medical form so it definitely will be an issue. But besides that, to check about health risks, I would ask a doctor and a tattoo artist. A lot of doctors (mainly the older ones) frown upon tattoos and don't know everything about tattoos so you COULD get poor advice from a doctor. Same about the artist though, they probably don't know much about your son's condition so the answer could be a flat out no. Good luck.
Should i let my 16 year old son get a tattoo?
My 16 year old son wants a tattoo really bad and i told him no! But i am afraid he will go behind my back and get one.Should i allow him to get a little one to get it out of his system for now or should i keep to my NO answer?