WhitneyHow to Convince Your Parents to Let You Get A Tattoo
February 17th 2009 21:25
There are many states that say you must be 18 no matter what- with or without parent permission- to get a tattoo, but there are many other states that will allow teenagers of at least 16 to get a tattoo with parent permission. If you live in one of the states that will allow you to get a tattoo at a younger age, the concern is convincing your parents to let you get a tattoo...
The last thing that you want to do is lie about it, and your parents end up finding out about the tattoo later. So, be and adult, act adult and find the best way to get the point across about the tattoo.
When trying to convince your parents to get a tattoo, remember that parents like research and information to back your decision, so do as much research as you can before even going to your parents in the first place.
Research tattoo shops in your area, so that you can find the best prices, most experienced tattoo artists, and the cleanest facilities.
Because most parents fear that you will contract a disease by getting a tattoo, you should really have a list of say 3 tattoo shops in your area that you feel are the cleanest and most experienced. Talk to your parents about the experience of the artists and how they keep their shop and equipment clean. Then, take your parents there (not right away, but as they are slowly getting around to saying 'ok').
Another good idea is to go ahead and draw out your design as best as you can. Sometimes parents will be leery about letting you get a tattoo if it's an offensive design, so by assuring them that it is something benign, they may feel a little better about it.
If you parents are still unsure about the idea, just ask them what you could do or say to them that would assure them to let you get a tattoo. You want to know where they are coming from and what their doubts are, so if you can't get through to them via your research and preparation, ask them their concerns and try to see where they are coming from.
The main key, I feel, to convincing your parents to let you get a tattoo is going to be acting adult, meaning no whining or pestering, and be honest, polite, and prepared when talking to them.
If you just can't convince your parents to let your get a tattoo, just let it go. Pick and choose your battles wisely. This just isn't a battle that should start a war. In most cases, it is going to be better to wait anyway because how will you know whether or not you REALLY do want that exact tattoo design 5 years or even 1 year down the line? It takes some adults months, even years to decide on a tattoo design, so at 14, 15, 16, and even 17, you may not really know what you want in life, as you age, and that cute tribal butterfly tramp stamp just may not be what you want on your body at 40 years old.
If your parents are set on 'NO' being their answer, just let it go. They will respect you more for letting it go than if you pester and whine about the situation. Spend time focusing on being a teenager and further plan your first tattoo, making sure it is what you really want. Don't get it just because your parents say no.
Remember that for the most part, tattoos are permanent. You want to make sure that you are happy with the decision, because removal is more expensive and painful than actually getting the tattoo.
The last thing that you want to do is lie about it, and your parents end up finding out about the tattoo later. So, be and adult, act adult and find the best way to get the point across about the tattoo.
When trying to convince your parents to get a tattoo, remember that parents like research and information to back your decision, so do as much research as you can before even going to your parents in the first place.
Research tattoo shops in your area, so that you can find the best prices, most experienced tattoo artists, and the cleanest facilities.
Because most parents fear that you will contract a disease by getting a tattoo, you should really have a list of say 3 tattoo shops in your area that you feel are the cleanest and most experienced. Talk to your parents about the experience of the artists and how they keep their shop and equipment clean. Then, take your parents there (not right away, but as they are slowly getting around to saying 'ok').
Another good idea is to go ahead and draw out your design as best as you can. Sometimes parents will be leery about letting you get a tattoo if it's an offensive design, so by assuring them that it is something benign, they may feel a little better about it.
If you parents are still unsure about the idea, just ask them what you could do or say to them that would assure them to let you get a tattoo. You want to know where they are coming from and what their doubts are, so if you can't get through to them via your research and preparation, ask them their concerns and try to see where they are coming from.
The main key, I feel, to convincing your parents to let you get a tattoo is going to be acting adult, meaning no whining or pestering, and be honest, polite, and prepared when talking to them.
If you just can't convince your parents to let your get a tattoo, just let it go. Pick and choose your battles wisely. This just isn't a battle that should start a war. In most cases, it is going to be better to wait anyway because how will you know whether or not you REALLY do want that exact tattoo design 5 years or even 1 year down the line? It takes some adults months, even years to decide on a tattoo design, so at 14, 15, 16, and even 17, you may not really know what you want in life, as you age, and that cute tribal butterfly tramp stamp just may not be what you want on your body at 40 years old.
If your parents are set on 'NO' being their answer, just let it go. They will respect you more for letting it go than if you pester and whine about the situation. Spend time focusing on being a teenager and further plan your first tattoo, making sure it is what you really want. Don't get it just because your parents say no.
Remember that for the most part, tattoos are permanent. You want to make sure that you are happy with the decision, because removal is more expensive and painful than actually getting the tattoo.
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