What were your parent/guardian's reaction to your tattoo(s)?

Question

What happened after your parent/guardian saw your tattoo(s)?

Answer 1

i dont think i would ever even think about getting one my brother already ruined that for me.

Answer 2

Hello! I know how you feel, because I got my first tattoo when I was 14 and my last one when I was 18 so I have 3 total. I started studying when I was 20 and I was baptized when I was 22. So I definitely feel your pain. Especially because my one tattoo is a band on my arm so I have to wear long sleeves in service and at the hall all the time. Some people at the hall know I have the tattoo and respect the fact that it was before I was in the truth. Some people aren't perfect though and can openly show their disapproval but remember that some people can't help it and Jehovah doesn't hold it against you. That's the most important thing right? You're trying to do what you can to please God. I think the best thing to do is go to an elder you can trust and have him sit down with your mother in law, your husband, and you and talk about it and the elder will stick up for you and help ease your MIL's mind towards it. I had to change the way I dressed completely. I even had to change my service around because during hot climate - I would get sick. In the summer, I don't go out as much unless it's an hour or two in the morning and in the evenings when it's cooler. I do more in fall and winter months. You can also choose to telephone witness and write letters - every little bit helps. If a non-witness sees the tattoo, make a joke about it and say it was a stupid mistake you made years ago. Usually if someone has any type of problem with it - they will throw it in your face and treat you like a hypocrite - usually those are the type of people that are looking for something to fight about. The important thing is you don't want to stumble your brothers and sisters so if you're around them, it's humble to cover it up. If you can't cover it up because of hot weather and they want you around them, politely decline and tell them you don't want to offend them - usually after awhile they won't care - they just have to get used to it. There is a difference in showing off a tattoo with clothing and just not being able to help it if it shows. Like the one sister said - there are articles on the watchtower CD that will help you out. **sitting down with an elder and your family is a good choice because sometimes when our feelings are involved we can say the wrong things and offend someone. Sometimes the situation never gets solved either. At least with an elder present, she will be sure to show some respect to the matter.

Answer 3

My mom would be fine with it. My hubby has 5 and she likes them... I really don't think my father would say anything, mainly because he knows I would listen. My mother has a tattoo, she is cool with things like that. She told me when my baby bother turned 18 (6 more years) that she wanted me to go with him to get his. Not all parents are against Tattooing and piercing.

Answer 4

My mother tells me something along the lines of:

"Well, while that's not something I would have done, you know by now the consequence of your actions. You're an adult and you don't live here. Just don't let your father see it, you know he'll sand it off/rip it out"

There is only one tattoo of mine that her and my father liked (it was my monkey tattoo). She hates my piercings and wished I wasn't a professional piercer, but I hide some things for her sake and she still loves me just the same.

Answer 5

My mom kind of rolled her eyes then smiled. Not much was said after that. My brother was the one who freaked out a little. I think only cause it's kinda random. I got the word Sweet on my wrist. The other one - a smiley face on my hip bone - he kinda liked. He definitely doesn't understand the point of having one though.

Answer 6

I waited until I was 40 before I got my first tattoo. My kids were younger and I liked what they got. I was a little shocked that they'd gone and got tats, but they were both tasteful about what they chose and where they put them so I told them I liked them and it was all cool.

Answer 7

i got my first tattoo when i was 18 and they really didn't care. they were more opposed to me having piercings than tattoos. and now my parents have tattoos. so i guess i influenced my parents in a way.

Answer 8

I have one that my parents don't know about (a large phoenix on my upper back), my older sister got one (a Dogwood branch on her upper back) She kept it hidden for almost a year. When my parents found out they didn't say anything to her, but told me and my little sister never to get one. They said things to make fun of it and said things like "She's going to regret it when she gets old" or "It's a sign of her age" "Why couldn't she get something smaller..."

If you have one, have fun keeping it hidden, if not, good luck and make sure it's what you want!

Answer 9

I was 17 when I got my first one and my mom went with me to sign consent. My dad was ok with it only because it was a four leaf clover and we're part Irish.

Answer 10

I've had two for 5 years, but they don't know. I'm almost 22 now, but i'm sure that if they found out,they'd go ballistic..but who cares, i'm 22 in two months!

Answer 11

Why would you want to make a permanent scar on your body and make your parents feel bad because you showed them how little you care about yourself and how out of control you are?

If I my son/daughter got a tattoo, at least while they still lived under my roof I would be sad ... and not to be confronted every
day with that sadness, so I would kick them out and tell them
they want to live their own life ... go do it. Good luck.