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.
What does a tattoo look like on a 15-year-old?
Like crap.From a 17 year old’s point of view, they look like the person didn't think it through. Like it was taken on impulse. “Yeah, man tattoos are cool.”Please wait until you can pay for a very good tattoo artist, and until you have something meaningful to put on your body.This is my opinion, please don't take offense :)
17 Year Old Trying To Get Tattoo in Texas?
I'm 17 and I live in Texas. I already have one tattoo that my friend did for me before I moved, but I can't find anyone where I live now that does tattoos out of shop. Do I have to have a parent with me in order to get tattoo'd at a shop or could I have someone else above 18? And just in case anyone is wondering, my parents are aware of my current tattoo and the fact that I want another one. They just aren't keen on the idea because thats not how they want me spending my money
Can any 18 year old sign off for at tattoo?
I'm 16 years old and have been planning to get a tattoo for a wile, I heard of a few places that will give me a tattoo without an adult giving it the okay, but they seem very low grade and dirty, and i was just wondering if any 18 year old can conform it as my guardian.
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.
17 Year Old Tattoo in California?
My best friend died last week. I want to get a small tattoo of his initials on my foot and i have my parents full support. I know minors cannot have tattoos in California, but do you think there is anyway i could get an exception somewhere? i will be 18 in august.
How old do you have to be to get a tattoo in maryland?
Without parent's permission, 18. If you are under 18 you must have a parent's permission. If you do, there no minimum age set by health regulations, it is strictly up to the artist. The artist is allowed to refuse if he or she feels uncomfortable tattooing someone who is very young, but it's a personal matter rather than a legal one. When you are under 18 and getting a tattoo with your parent's permission, the parent is required to appear in person and sign a legal consent at the tattoo parlor.
Our 14-year-old son got a tattoo on his chest, completed with the skill of a drunk 5th grader. He thinks it's cool (now). What should we (the parents) do?
Sounds like he got this tattoo from an unlicensed artist, probably in someone's home. No professional tattoo artist would give a 14 year old a tattoo especially not without the parents present. You need to take him to the doctor as soon as you can and make sure he didn't get any bloodbourne diseases and make sure that the tattoo isn't infected. Take him to the ER or urgent care if you have to - it needs to be looked at right away. It might be wise for him to have HIV post-exposure prophylaxis if there's any chance he might have been exposed while getting this tattoo and definitely be tested for HIV as well as Hepatitis and other diseases. He will at the very least need antibiotics to keep from getting a skin infection or gangrene. A doctor can also give you recommendations on how to remove or minimize the tattoo - but he may be stuck with it until he's 18+ when he might choose to cover it with a professional tattoo.
How do I punish my 16-year-old for getting a tattoo last week and then lying about getting another one this week? They are both in her hands and done by her friends. I took her car and phone for the first one already.
When your sixteen year old blatantly defies your wishes after you have already taken her most valued privileges away, your approach is going to have to be totally revamped. No pun intended. They are programmed to rebel. These teenage years are so diffecult because it is by natures design for them to assert their independence and all we can do is be the bumpers so they stay in their lane without murdering themselves by accident. Your current approach isn't connecting and the (because I said so)routine is falling on deaf ears. You may think smacking the crap out of her will deliver the message or at the very least feel really good and for a few minutes it might, but then you're still facing the same issues but now you've totally lost her trust because you're supposed to be there to protect her not hurt her. It might be time to play let's make a deal. You know she's just a kid but there's something primal in her telling her she's not. It's that time to start speaking to her like an adult. She's already making decisions she's going to carry into adulthood so don't delay. Ask her why she feels the need for tattoos? Listen carefully to what she says and see if you can negotiate a compromise, for example, if you promise to hold off on any more tattoos until your 18th birthday and you still want a tattoo I'll help you get a small one from a clean, professional, well reviewed shop/artist. At least this way you are buying some time for her to hear your concerns and maybe she will outgrow that desire, or maybe she won't, and that's not the end of the world. It's not 1950. Tattoos are very common and far less stigmatized than ever before. It's not some seedy underworld. It's a culture filled with some creative, talented, amazing people. It might not be your cup of tea but if it ends up being your daughters it's better to be a consideration in her life than the alternative. Our job is to teach them to be in the world but they choose the world they want to be in. You can prepare her to live her own life but you can't live it for her. Now would be the time to have a conversation about what she wants because she's making decisions that might get in the way of that, that is,if she wants to be a corporate attorney or a clergy woman. I don't think that's where she's at but before she's sleeved out you might want her to be sure of that.
Are there tattoo shops in California that tattoo 17 year olds?
You need to Know that Your age is Not Legal in California (I Live there),so just wait until you become 18 (i got my first tattoo when i hit 18),Or you can take a Parent with you to the Shop and ask theme if they can make you one,I think they will Accept since the difference is only 1 year ^__^ You Didn't tell me Where in California you Live,There are alot Of Shops,so here a List Full with alot Of Good Shops in California,Hope there is one near to where you Live ^__^ http://www.aaatattoodirectory.com/California_Tattoo/California1.htm Goodluck