I'm nearly 18, and i want to have a tattoo done after my birthday, but my mum has a massive problem with them. And i DONT want to lie to her about it, i want to tell her before i have it done, because its worse if i lie about it. Any tips??
2007-02-05 07:36:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Thats easy... you dont tell her. Then you get it done and tell her after. Thats what i did when i got my belly pierced five years ago and it worked, at first my mum didnt like it and then she accepted it. The difference is, belly peircing isnt permanent and tatoos are. How do you know youre gonna like it in five years time? Why dont you try out a fake or get one done by a henna artist (henna is temporary- lasts a month) and see how your mum reacts. She might get used to it and then agree!
2007-02-05 08:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by macy411 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well the first thing would be not to hide it from them,that would just make them mad/dissapointed and think of you as not an adult but a child still.What i did was i saved up my own money that i worked for (i didnt use any of my allowance id had saved) and i sat them down and told them that i wanted to get a tattoo and that i realized it would be permanent and that seeing as how im 18 (im 23 now) i should be the one to decide what i do with my body.They were pretty cool about it actually (my family is catholic so that was a shock lol) but tho they might not like it they will never stop loving you.Id also possibly get something you cant see so readily (mines on my lower back),Hope it helps.
2016-03-29 06:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her that you are getting ____ tattoo in ____ location. If you are paying for it and of legal age to get a tattoo, I cannot see her throwing a fit over one tattoo. You are a legal adult and I'm sure you know what you are getting into.
You'd be surprised how well mothers take things sometimes. I thought my mom would freak about my first one, but it was the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and so on that got to her :-P
But she knows I'm an adult and able to deal with my own problems and consequences.
I'm sure it'll be okay. Good luck.
2007-02-05 08:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by 4eyed zombie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I turned 18 and I waited almost a year before I got mine, but my mum always said it was my body, my life and she couldn't tell me how to live it.
So I would say once you turn 18 go get it done, just make sure you can enjoy it.
eventually your mum will accept it, or she'll never talk about it.
2007-02-06 10:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well youll be 18 so you dont need her permission, just poke around with the idea, if she says no just say you respect her wishes but youre gonna get it done, it is your body but if youre lucky your mum will change her mind like mine did and ended up getting a tattoo right after me!
2007-02-05 07:44:06 · answer #5 · answered by save_our_socks 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well if you want to tell them than spit it out or wait until its done and then tell them they cant stop you at 18 and besides not telling her until after its done isnt lying its just an omission until done so dont worry about how they feel about it they can throw a hissy fit and what ground you for putting art on your body instad of a wall the can get over it or dont tell them until like two years down the road unless you get it some where they can see very easily so those are my tips
2007-02-05 07:48:52 · answer #6 · answered by sexy b 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Just explain to her that you have thought about all of the pro's and con's, and you know about all of the what-if's and horror stories, and you have your heart set on getting a tattoo. Tell her that you are probably going to get it eventually no matter what she thinks, but that it would be a lot easier to have her support from the beggining. Good Luck!
2007-02-05 07:58:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Just go ahead and have it done. After all, you'll be 18 and there is nothing that your mom can do after it's done. I like tattooes but mostly the small ones. My daughter has tattooes and I like hers. She has her birth sign on her leg, her name on her shoulder, and a band of beads on her arm. I don't know what the big deal is about tattooes. My husband has both his arms with tattooes and he is now sorry for them but I like them.
2007-02-05 07:46:43 · answer #8 · answered by Nancy M. 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
At first my mom didn't want me having tattoos either, now im covered and she is used to it, she doesn't mind one bit, they get crazy and then when they see it and its not so bad they are ok.
2007-02-05 07:45:28 · answer #9 · answered by echc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree. you don't really need her permission. but i think its nice you don't want to lie to her about it. explain to her that you're an adult now. you're expressing yourself, and that you're not doing it to turn into a rebel. most mothers are worried about tattoos. just calmly explain to her how you'll still be the same. just DONT RAISE YOUR VOICE! super ineffective.
2007-02-05 08:23:27 · answer #10 · answered by Carley 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋