My parents hate tattoos, but i like them. How can I tell them I got one without them getting pissed?

Answer 1

first off how old are u if ur over 18 then it shouldnt be a problem, and im hoping u get a tattoo that has some meaning to u? If it does then explian that too them if they indentify with u enjoying what it means to u then u should be ok

Answer 2

You can't. Medically, they are more dangerous than people think . . . not the tattooing part or perhaps not even the needles at a reliable place. Basically, the machine draws back paint that has come in contact with a person and it is used for the next. In one local area, a shop was shut down for spreading Hepatitis in that manor. There are materials being used in tattoo dyes/pigments that is illegal to put in other materials. If you get one with metals in the paint and ever need a MRI, the tattoo will be ruined by the pull of the magnet.

So the bottom line, as long as you can't support yourself and need to live with your parents . . . forget this idea. Once you are on your own and want to take the risks, then all I can say is you were bound and determined.

Answer 3

My family is so much like yours. Communication is almost non-existent. What I always do is write notes or emails when I need to tell them something. That way, I can get out everything I want to say with no arguments in between. It makes it so much easier to tell them things. So, I'd try that if I were you. Good luck and I'm so happy for you. I'm 19 and want to move out so bad so I know how you're feeling!

Answer 4

Just do it.

That's what I do. My parents are always begging me to stop because they think I"m ruining my precious body.. But I've pierced and stretched and tattood myself many times. Screw them.

Just show them and get it over with. The more you dread it, the more you worry about it, and the more you think about it. Also, the worse you'll feel when they finally DO find out. If you're 18, you have nothing to worry about anyway. If you're not, then good luck.

Answer 5

Well, obviously your are over 18 or you wouldn't have been able to get one. That means you are an adult and you can do what you want with your body. I wouldn't tell them. Let them just find it on you someday and say, "Oh that! I got that when I was 18!"

Answer 6

They're gonna get pissed no matter what. You could try and tlak to them and be rational about it and if they start raising their voices just walk away so a huge fight doesn't start and allow the tension to cool down.

Answer 7

I've got 2 tatoos. i simple hid them for sometime (back and arm, 2 kanjis). then one day they saw my arm's tatoo, when i was wearing a t-shirt , and i told them it was only ink. After some months they ot used to it, and never said anything again. and they know now it's a tatoo. Just don't make a weird one, remember it stays in your body forever.

Answer 8

If you are over 18 I would not worry too much about it they will just give you a hard time about it for a while and then everything will be fine. Until they see it again and they will start again.

Answer 9

Easy. Pack your bags and tell them the same time you tell them you are moving into your very own place where you can do whatever the heck you want to do since you can not respect them under their roof. Its simple.

Answer 10

There's always the old "tell them you're thinking about getting one when really you already did to inure them to the idea" thing. Of course, it could blow up if they ask to see where you were thinking of getting it.