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17 yo dd wants tattoo, i dont have a problem with them but shes a bit young , what should i do?

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lucyellensmum · 05/05/2007 15:53

??? I have tattoos, i dont regret them but wouldht have them again. If i dont go along with her etc, will she just go and have it done anyway, at least if i consent i have some control over where it is placed and the hygeine etc. Or should i put my foot down. This is a birthday present she is asking for.

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exrebel · 05/05/2007 23:37

I have lots and I do regret a few of the dodgy ones made by inexperienced tattooists. And I the fact that I have to wear long sleeves now that I have an office job.

My dd is only 4 now but I can see the same situation soooo happening to me.Deep down I would prefer she did no have any so young or any at all.

However if she is going to get them done anyway, I agree with all the other suggestion about where on the body to have it, I would add that I would choose a well known artist

I really like amy winehouse look but she is not my daughter.

powder28 · 05/05/2007 23:40

What about LOVE and HAT on the knuckles?

Or a big british bulldog on the arm?

A girl was having her childrens names tattoed on her lower back when I went in. She was yelling the place down.

The pain is 'surprising'

exrebel · 05/05/2007 23:45

Those who mention the pain as a turn off, the pain would not put off anyone really into tattoos, even after the first one. it is part of the experience.

I personally did not think the pain was that bad either.

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powder28 · 05/05/2007 23:47

I didnt tell my parents I was getting a tattoo when I was 17, I certainly wouldnt have wanted my mum there!

I told my mum after I'd had it done, and my dad accidentally found out. Apparently he was 'slightly' cross, but he never mentioned it to me.

ravenAK · 06/05/2007 00:07

I think I'd tell her that I'd pay for it & enthusiastically help her choose a design & tattoooist for her 18th...given she'll have to like the design she chooses for maybe 70 years, it's not unreasonable to wait ONE year!

I have a small tattoo done when I was 18 - now a bit faded & not a design I'd choose now, so I'm going to get a REALLY good one done to cover it. Frankly, I'm glad mine is easily hidden atm - which doesn't mean I regret it at all, it's just time for something new!

mumeeee · 06/05/2007 00:22

Tattos aren't legal until you are 18. so no reputable tatooist will do one on a 17 year old.

FiveFingeredFiend · 06/05/2007 00:24

She could have her name on the bottomof her backi n bol dbig letters. Always helps ones F*buddy at the time to remember which name to shout.

purpleflower · 06/05/2007 00:50

I had a small chinese symbol at the top of my leg done when I was 17, I lied and saiad I was 18. I then got another two, a big one at the bottom of my back and one on my foot. I won't have any more but I don't regret the ones I have because I can hide them easily but then that may change as I'm only 20, so they are still quite new!!. I didnt tell my Dad till after and it was too late. I would rather my son came to me than going and getting something stupid (my brother got a horrible one)

ravenAK · 06/05/2007 00:56

Well, it's a bit like no 'reputable' publican will serve an under-18 with alcohol.

It's not going to be difficult for a 17 year old to get a tattoo.

However, the sort of tattooist who is going to do a really good job probably will expect convincing proof of age - I have a mate who is a body piercer & he adheres to a voluntary code of conduct whereby photo ID is required.

Another good reason to wait until 18.

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lucyellensmum · 06/05/2007 14:42

FFF this is my Daughter we are talking about here!!!!!

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duomonstermum · 10/05/2007 19:32

my dsd is only 14 and has been going on about havng one done for the last 2yrs. her dad said that she could get it done when she turns 18 provided she pays for it herself. any good tattooist will insist on proof of age and if they don't it's not worth the risk. we both have them done but dh says he would have chosen a better design if he had thought it through the first time. henna is good but try and avoid the black henna cause it the stuff they use can cause a reaction. it's not too long to wait foe a year if she's really serious.

southeastastra · 10/05/2007 19:34

i'd do one with permanent pen and make them live with it, then decide

PregnantGrrrl · 11/05/2007 09:15

personally, i'd tell her that once she's 18, and has decided on a design she wants and hasn't changed her mind for more than 1mth, it's fine.

i got tattooed before i was under 18, tattooist was dreadful and they were later covered up. there's no harm now, because i covered them with beautiful designs later on, but it was more cost and hassle.

i think if you put your foot down too firmly, especially when you are tattoed, you might find she comes home with something awful on her and it's too late then.

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