Belly35
Posts: 9,716
May 8, 2012 11:52am
I was out shopping with the wife yesterday evening. I saw a nice couple, early thirties with an estimated 9 year boy. Mom had a few tattoos (nicely done and quality work) and so did the dad no big deal. Then the boy walked passed me. He also had some tattoos on his arms, back of the neck and shoulder area. I would say that the young boy had 7-8 tattoos again never nice, great color and good graphics.</SPAN>
The question is at want age did you get your first tattoo?
I have no tattoos .</SPAN>....
Is this permanent art form something the parents should decide for their kid future?
Not sure this is parential wisdom ..
Should there be an age restriction for kids getting a tattoo?
I think 18 years old is a good starting age, adult reasoning should be in play at this age. </SPAN>
The question is at want age did you get your first tattoo?
I have no tattoos .</SPAN>....
Is this permanent art form something the parents should decide for their kid future?
Not sure this is parential wisdom ..
Should there be an age restriction for kids getting a tattoo?
I think 18 years old is a good starting age, adult reasoning should be in play at this age. </SPAN>
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 8, 2012 11:54am
Tattoos are for women and unemployed men.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 8, 2012 11:55am
A 9 year old with tattoos is crazy. They were probably fake.
16 with parents permission. Then 18.
16 with parents permission. Then 18.
Devils Advocate
Posts: 4,539
May 8, 2012 11:56am
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 8, 2012 11:57am
I didn't get my first tattoo until I was 25. I'll be getting my next one starting this summer.
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MontyBrunswick
May 8, 2012 11:57am
I'm getting a tramp stamp this summer
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 8, 2012 11:59am
I wasn't really able to get one until I was out of college anyway. My mom threatened to cut off helping out on tuition if I got one. It worked, and I'm glad for the rule because I probably would've got something that I would already regret.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 8, 2012 12:02pm
Same here. My parents were against in until I was 18. I got my first one when I moved to college. I don't really "regret it", but in the future I will probably get it removed or covered...to get something bigger.justincredible;1165112 wrote:I wasn't really able to get one until I was out of college anyway. My mom threatened to cut off helping out on tuition if I got one. It worked, and I'm glad for the rule because I probably would've got something that I would already regret.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
May 8, 2012 12:05pm
Thought ya already had to e 18.Belly35;1165093 wrote:I was out shopping with the wife yesterday evening. I saw a nice couple, early thirties with an estimated 9 year boy. Mom had a few tattoos (nicely done and quality work) and so did the dad no big deal. Then the boy walked passed me. He also had some tattoos on his arms, back of the neck and shoulder area. I would say that the young boy had 7-8 tattoos again never nice, great color and good graphics.
The question is at want age did you get your first tattoo?
I have no tattoos .....
Is this permanent art form something the parents should decide for their kid future?
Not sure this is parential wisdom ..
Should there be an age restriction for kids getting a tattoo?
I think 18 years old is a good starting age, adult reasoning should be in play at this age.
hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
May 8, 2012 12:10pm
18 without parental approval. Parents sign off, it's fair game.thavoice;1165125 wrote:Thought ya already had to e 18.
I got my first one when I was 18. I've seen a number of junior high/freshmen kids with tattoos during my coaching. Just baffles me.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
May 8, 2012 12:19pm
I do not have a tattoo and as pnhasbeen said you already have to be 18 to get one unless you get parental approval.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 8, 2012 12:21pm
I see tons of kids in the 14 yr old age range around here with tats. Too young IMO.
I dont have any tats, never really interested me.
I dont have any tats, never really interested me.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
May 8, 2012 12:24pm
Automatik;1165098 wrote:A 9 year old with tattoos is crazy. They were probably fake.
16 with parents permission. Then 18.
Not fake to graphic and colorful like his mom's and dad's .... real deal
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 8, 2012 12:26pm
I don't know, I'm still skeptical. That is very young age to be putting a kid through that kind of pain...some might say child abuse.Belly35;1165156 wrote:Not fake to graphic and colorful like his mom's and dad's .... real deal
If they were real, that is incredibly stupid. The kid is going to grow a LOT, skin will stretch, and the tatts will look like shit.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
May 8, 2012 12:27pm
Yes and yes.Belly35;1165093 wrote:I was out shopping with the wife yesterday evening. I saw a nice couple, early thirties with an estimated 9 year boy. Mom had a few tattoos (nicely done and quality work) and so did the dad no big deal. Then the boy walked passed me. He also had some tattoos on his arms, back of the neck and shoulder area. I would say that the young boy had 7-8 tattoos again never nice, great color and good graphics.
The question is at want age did you get your first tattoo?
I have no tattoos .....
Is this permanent art form something the parents should decide for their kid future?
Not sure this is parential wisdom ..
Should there be an age restriction for kids getting a tattoo?
I think 18 years old is a good starting age, adult reasoning should be in play at this age.
And parents should no more decide that their kid should get a tattoo then they should decide anything else about the kid or force anything on them (politics, sexuality, religion, etc).
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 8, 2012 12:31pm
If the 9 year old kid really does have legit tattoos, that's messed up.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 8, 2012 12:50pm
http://www.geekytattoos.com/a-potato-tattoo/
Remember Sideways Stories from Wayside School? If so, you’ll appreciate this tattoo. The owner, Alex, writes in:
[INDENT] I just got my very first tattoo and it’s totally geeky, just like me, ha ha.
So if you’ve read the book “Wayside School is Falling Down,” then you probably are familiar with the story of Calvin. His dad decides to let him get a tattoo and everyone in class gives him all these suggestions. He considers getting a leopard fighting a snake, but in the end he gets a potato just above his left ankle. Everyone thinks it’s stupid, but he knows he made the right choice, or at least he’s pretty sure.
[/INDENT] And a pic of the happy tattooee and tattooer:
Remember Sideways Stories from Wayside School? If so, you’ll appreciate this tattoo. The owner, Alex, writes in:
[INDENT] I just got my very first tattoo and it’s totally geeky, just like me, ha ha.
So if you’ve read the book “Wayside School is Falling Down,” then you probably are familiar with the story of Calvin. His dad decides to let him get a tattoo and everyone in class gives him all these suggestions. He considers getting a leopard fighting a snake, but in the end he gets a potato just above his left ankle. Everyone thinks it’s stupid, but he knows he made the right choice, or at least he’s pretty sure.
[/INDENT] And a pic of the happy tattooee and tattooer:
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
May 8, 2012 1:19pm
I was 21 and i have 4
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
May 8, 2012 1:34pm
I signed off for my son to get his first when he was 16.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 8, 2012 1:35pm
Why did you sign off on it?THE4RINGZ;1165287 wrote:I signed off for my son to get his first when he was 16.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
May 8, 2012 1:46pm
Commander of Awesome;1165288 wrote:Why did you sign off on it?
I believe there were special circumstances.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
May 8, 2012 1:49pm
I am 27 and do not have any but may get one or two in the future.
I would never, ever sign for someone under 18. I wanted a tramp stamp when I was in HS...and yes, that's embarrassing. Thank god it never happened because I would obviously regret it now.
I still don't even know exactly what I want and where, which is why I haven't done it yet.
I would never, ever sign for someone under 18. I wanted a tramp stamp when I was in HS...and yes, that's embarrassing. Thank god it never happened because I would obviously regret it now.
I still don't even know exactly what I want and where, which is why I haven't done it yet.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 8, 2012 1:50pm
Been on the fence about getting both arms sleeved this Summer. I want to do it but I don't want to have to wear long sleeved shirts to work every day.justincredible;1165104 wrote:I didn't get my first tattoo until I was 25. I'll be getting my next one starting this summer.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
May 8, 2012 1:51pm
justincredible;1165304 wrote:I believe there were special circumstances.
Yes when he 14 his older brother passed away and he wanted a "memorial" tattoo. I made him wait almost 2 years to make sure that was what he really wanted. The tattoo is on his upper arm which can be covered by a short sleeve shirt.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 8, 2012 1:52pm
lol you serious Clark? Both arms covered in one summer? That's a hell of a lot of hours in the chair, money, and healing to happen in 3 months.BR1986FB;1165308 wrote:Been on the fence about getting both arms sleeved this Summer. I want to do it but I don't want to have to wear long sleeved shirts to work every day.