how can/could/do you convince a parent to let you have a tatto?

Question

first off please save the "dont get a tatto its not good for you" because ive thought about it long enuf and compermised ons omthing that wont look stupid in later years anyways, im 15 and my dad is really aragent and says that tattos are so bad and rants and raves is there anyway that i can get a tat after convincing him? what are some helpful arguments? thanks to all

tattoo happy? you capitliazation was lil off by the way

Answer 1

hi, the people who mentioned that you cannot even legally get a tattoo (even with parental consent) until you're 16 are right. i don't know about every state now, but i'm pretty sure it is most of them if not all of them. so you'll atleast have to wait another year, depending on when your birthday is. also, if you have to wait that long, maybe you can make it until your 18. you might think that sucks, but let me tell you why that could be a good thing. if you end up waiting until you're 18 and you STILL want that same exact tattoo, then maybe you are ready to make that commitment to have that tattoo for the rest of your life. there are tattoo laws for a reason. people under 18 aren't supposed to get tattoos because theoretically, they are not mature enough to make such a life-long commitment/decision. i'm a tattoo artist and i have a 14 year old brother who wants a tattoo and i won't even give him one! and i am pro-tattoos (obviously) but i know he's not ready and he will regret it. my mom wouldn't even let me get my first tattoo until i was 18. she doesn't have a problem with tattoos, she likes them, but she wouldn't let me for the same reason i won't let my brother. when i was younger i thought i knew exactly what i wanted and i was so mad that she wouldn't let me, but by the time i turned 18, i thought the idea i had was so stupid. i'm 24 now and even the tattoo i ended up getting when i was 18, i think is kinda dumb now, but i don't regret it cuz i've since added to it and made it a lot more fitting to me. you will change and grow up a lot, and if you don't, well, that's a whole other issue. also, at 15, you don't know if your body is done growing yet. as you age, and grow, your tattoo could distort and look awful. like i said, they have these laws for a reason. i don't agree with your dad about tattoos being "bad" but i do agree that you should hold off. i know that's not what you want to hear, trust me, i was in your shoes. you're a teenager and you think you know everything, that's just how it is. also, you can't have someone else's parents sign for you, it's illegal. first, any reputable shop wouldn't let that happen, they need proof of relationship through legitimate documents.

i'm sorry everyone's being so down on you but you will realize sooner or later that it was in your best interest. i hope everything works out for you though. good luck.

Answer 2

Before you do anything, think long and hard about the type of tattoo you plan on getting and where on your body you plan on having it placed. What you think is "cool" at 15 might seem juvenile and regretful when you are 40. Chances are you might even change your mind before you reach 18. I would carefully consider also what your plans for the future are. If you plan someday to be a professional working person (e.g. a doctor, lawyer, business executive etc), you might not want a huge tattoo of something objectionable all the way down your arm or around your neck. Having a tattoo in a more discreet location, such as your ankle or small of your back, might better serve you in the long run. If your parents are saying "No", it is probably because they want you to wait until they think you are mature enough to make this type of decision. Believe or not, you are going to change a lot in the next few years; and who you are today is not necessary who you are going to be even five years from now. So before you rush out and get a tattoo, with or without your parents approval, make sure you consider all the consequences.

Answer 3

Ok, I'm not telling you not to get a tattoo, I'm just here to give some input.
As ar as your dad not wanting you to get one, here are ome facts:
-most tattoo parlours(make sure they have a license) are safe and hygenic. the main factor these days is the artist's talent as all places follow the same standards.
-Tatto pain: It really depends on where you get them. areas like the back, shoulderblades, and shoulders are relatively minor, while lower arms, bone areas and sides hurt like a ^*&%$.
-Tattoo removal is more costly and painful than getting the initial tattoo.
On to words of caution:
(Don't think I'm anti tattoo either because I am currently doing my tattoo apprenticeship to become an artist myself) First of all, it isn't legal for a person your age to get a tattoo. You need to be 16 with a parents permission or 18 on your own(unless you live in one of those sad places where you aren't considered an adult until 21) A reputably tattoo parlour will not do tattoos on people below these ages and if they do they are not a responsible place to get it done. After the above, i you are still intent on getting a tattoo, PLEAE FOR YOUR OWN SAKE get something meaningful to you and not some fad that you see celebrities wearing or any of that junk. I have 3 tattoos and made sure they all meant something very important to me. Also keep in mind that what you like now may not be something that identifies you in the future, so I reccomend taking some time to think about how much you really want it.

Answer 4

i'm sorry to say, but any place with any credibility at all won't tattoo someone until they're at least 16. i know it's hard to wait that long, but it's worth not having a botched tattoo.
if you start asking your parents now, they might let you by the time you're old enough to get one. my parents are the strictest people in the world, and somehow i managed to get my first tattoo when i was 16 and my second a couple days ago (i'm 17 now).
you just have to prove that you're responsible enough to make an intelligent decision. it helps if the tattoo is something that means a lot to you, and you've really done your research.
both of my tattoos mean a lot to me, and i don't regret them at all. they're also in places that i can easily cover up (behind my ear and on my hipbone).
be empathetic towards your dad and it'll be easier to convince him.
it's more important to make sure you feel as you're mature enough to make a decision that will last you a lifetime than convincing someone else you are. so think about it lots.

Answer 5

Ok first off learn to spell if you sit here asking others how to convince your father who you claim is arrogant as to why you should get a tattoo. Your father is not arrogant he thinks at your age it is a bad idea. And yes your spelling is very horrible so while trying to convince him you're mature and old enough for one try applying yourself in school. I wont knock tattoos I love tattoos. However it is illegal now even with a parents signed permission to give anyone under the age of 18 a tattoo yes some places still do but they can be severly fined and most reputable shops will not. If you are dead set on it which you should obey him try waiting a bit longer it isnt going to kill you and then you wont need to ask your dad then it will be your decision

Answer 6

I know this is really not what you are wanting to hear, but there probably no way you are going to change your dad's mind if it's already made. I know it seems like a looooooooong time to wait, but if you can hold out until you are 18, you can go get it done legally- without parent consent. Your dad will be mad, but you will be a legal adult. OR if you want to be realllllllly sneaky about it, find someone who has a reallllllly easy going parent who would be willing to sign the consent papers acting as your parent- although I personally would not recommend that one, you could get yourself and others involved in a whole mess of trouble!

Answer 7

not going to say the don't get a tattoo bit - getting one in 2 weeks -but you aren't even old enough to get one even with your dad's permission anyways. 3 more years isn't that long and if it's that important to you and you really want one...you'll still want one then as well. You should also make sure to use the time that you have to genuinely figure out what you want and not just get something that's trendy right now. Get something that's meaningful to you and something that affects your life....at 15...you're in HS and you don't even have your drivers license yet....

I agree with your dad in the fact that I wouldn't let you get inked at 15 either - plus, even if he would let u....u legally can't yet.

I'll prob get a thumbs down from you but you asked on this thing...

also....re: your spelling...ummm...

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Answer 8

just wait until you are 18. then you can do it without your parents permission. you need to have both sign for it if you are underage, and only reputable tattooists will follow the law. your taste might change in the next few years. tattoos aren't bad, but make sure you get it in a place that can be covered up when you start work. also, you need to pay for the tat as well, so i suggest saving up. tats can be expensive. don't bother arguing with your dad. it'll get you nowhere fast. in the end, all you do is piss him off more. i have a tat, but i wouldn't let my child get one before they are 18 and can pay for it themselves.

Answer 9

When I was 15 I wanted my belly button pierced but my parents said no.
By the time I was 18 I hated the idea and was very gald I didn't get it done. ( but did get holes punched in other places =P)

Just wait the 3 years untill you can get it done yourself. It will give you extra time to think what you really want.
You seem to only like the idea of having a tattoo rather than actually wanting something meaningfull or important to you permanantly etched into your skin.

It's not what you want to hear, but I hope it helps anyway.

Answer 10

Actually tattoos are going out of style dude. Just look at all the advertisments that are starting to appear for tattoo bleaching cream (which doesn't work for cr*p) and laser removal. That will give you an idea of which way the trend is going.

Save the money AND the pain.. wait a year and see how many others are rushing off to get tats or pierced.

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