Teens and Tattoos

Tattoos are a form of art.  I could go either way on this topic.  I myself have multiple tattoos, all of which I got when I was less than 18 years old.  I have had them for more than ten years now, and I could at this point in my life take them or leave them.  I don’t necessarily regret them but I think I would think twice before I get another one.  I do think that they are a way to add a little spice to your body and they are something you have control over.  In life you can’t choose your looks but you can choose your tattoo.  I will be very strict with my kids about getting a tattoo.  I didn’t think or plan out my tattoos and I wish I would have gotten something with more meaning.  My sister has many tattoos, and I love hers.  She put a lot of thought into them and they all have a lot of meaning, where mine don’t really mean anything.  Lesson learned for me and that is why I will talk with my kids to make sure they don’t make any rash decisions.