Tattoos on teens - opinions pls

[critter crazy]

I think as long as he goes to a good place, and chooses something that he will always ejoy seeing then it is fine. But like others have suggested, he needs to make sure that where he puts is, will not interfere with his carreer. I got my first Tattoo at 18 and wish i had put it somewhere else. but other than that i love my tats, and will conntinue to get them.

[moosmom]

I have 4 tattoos. I waited till my Dad passed away (I was 45) till I got my first one, a heart with "Dad" in it. He had tattoos from when he was 17 years old and in the Navy. He was adamant about not getting one, saying they are permanent. He told me a story (trying to discourage me from getting one) about the time he waiting for a parking space. A guy came along and took his spot. My father found another spot, got out of his truck and the guy looked at his tattoos (he had 3 of them, all on his arms) and the "NRA" sticker on his back window and said, "I know all about you biker types!" and ran into the store.

All of mine are very well hidden and can only be seen when I'm wearing either a bathing suit or tank top. 2 of them are on each hip, so no one sees them unless I allow them to. I never regret having them done.

I agree with everyone. As long as they're done professionally and tastefully, maybe down the road he'll see differently.