If you are a teen and want to get a tattoo, you might be worried about how your parents will react.In order to convince your family to allow you to get a tattoo, you need to provide a good argument for the tattoo.The safety of the tattoo, its impact on your future employment, and the location of your body tattoo are common parental concerns.Take your parents with you to the tattoo parlor and allow them to ask any remaining questions.
Step 1: You should organize your ideas.
Before you talk to your parents about getting a tattoo, make a list of your reasons for wanting one and why you think they should allow it.Writing down ideas will help strengthen your argument.How long have you wanted a tattoo?You should present the decision as one you wrestled with for months.The choice will be taken seriously by your parents.Think of reasons to get a tattoo.Do you have been very responsible in the last month?Has your behavior been good?
Step 2: Choose images or words that are child-friendly.
Your parents could be influenced by the content of your tattoo.If you want to get a tattoo that says "hope," "love," or "peace," your parents will be more likely to approve of it.If you want your tattoo to be a positive image that carries personal meaning, your parents will look favorably on it.If you want a rude word tattooed on your skin or a negative image tattooed, your parents might consider that a strike against you.
Step 3: There is a conservative location for the tattoo.
It's possible that your parents will allow you to get a tattoo if the placement is unseen.On your shoulder, in between your shoulders, on your back, your lower legs, or even on the side of your abdominal area are some of the good locations.
Step 4: Tell me why you want a tattoo.
Your parents will want to know what your reasons are for getting a tattoo.Reasons such as "My tattoo will be a daily reminder to me of something that happened in my lifetime" will show your emotional maturity and the thought you have put into the decision.If you say something like, "I want a tattoo because one of my friends got one", your parents won't listen.
Step 5: Explain to me that tattoos are permanent.
This is the biggest red flag for many parents.Tell your parents that you want the design on your body forever.To address their questions before they even ask them, present all of the information you gathered during the research phase.Tell them why you like your design so much, perhaps it is a tribute to a loved one or an image that holds personal meaning to you.They will be able to understand why you want this on your body.Say, "I understand that this tattoo will be on my body forever."I think the design will always mean something to me, and I am okay with that.
Step 6: The tattoo shouldn't stop you from finding a job.
Your parents may be worried that your tattoo will make it hard to get a job.Explain to them that many people with tattoos are able to find employment.If they are still concerned, point out that your tattoo can be easily covered by clothing in a conservative work environment, if it is on your arms, legs, or torso.
Step 7: Allow your parents to make suggestions.
Take your parents' input into account when it comes to the size, location, and subject matter of your tattoo.If you reach a compromise with your parents, they will allow you to get the tattoo.Say something like, "What do you think about this idea?"If you really want a visible tattoo, your parents may suggest you get it somewhere that can be covered easily if there is a time that you don't.
Step 8: Your parents will say no.
Don't become angry if your parents approve of your tattoo idea but are not swayed by your arguments.Don't bring the topic up again for a few months.Under 18 year olds cannot get a tattoo without the written consent of a parent or legal guardian.If you are over 18 and still want a tattoo, say something like, "OK, that's not the answer that I was hoping for, but I'm still glad that we had this conversation."
Step 9: Offer to save money for a tattoo.
If your parents are worried about the cost of your tattoo, make sure you pay the tattoo artist's fee.This will help convince your family that you are mature enough to know how much a tattoo will cost.If you work hard and earn money, your parents will know that you want a tattoo.
Step 10: You should take your parents with you to look at studios.
Your parents will want to make sure the studio is clean and sanitary, as well as look at the artist's work to see if they do a good job and can create good looking tattoos.Make sure that the tattoo artist is experienced and professional by making sure the work they do is well done.The artist's work will likely be reviewed by your parents to make sure they know what they're doing.
Step 11: The shop has sanitary practices.
The tattoo parlor has sanitary practices.If an address is given, call the shop or email.How do the artists clean their tools and dispose of needles?Your parents should be worried about this issue.You could be at risk for serious illness if the tattoo artists don't clean their tools or re-use their needles.
Step 12: When you get a tattoo, let your parents come with you.
They are good for moral support.If your folks can be in the room with you while you get the tattoo, they will be more comfortable with it.You may need your parents with you if you need their legal consent.