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First of all what is tattoo? where did it came from?

A tattoo is a marking made by inserting indelible ink into the layers of skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons. Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding. The term "tattoo" or from Tahiti, "Tatau" is first referenced by Joseph Banks, the naturalist aboard Cook's ship the "Endeavour" in 1769 where he mentions it in his journal. To paraphrase. he states, "I shall now mention the way they mark themselves indelibly, each of them is so marked by their humor or disposition".

Tattooing has been practiced worldwide. The Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, traditionally wore facial tattoos. Today one can find Berbers of Tamazgha (North Africa), Māori of New Zealand, Arabic people in East-Turkey and Atayal of Taiwan with facial tattoos. Tattooing was widespread amongPolynesian peoples and among certain tribal groups in the Taiwan, Philippines, Borneo, Mentawai Islands, Africa, North America, South America, Mesoamerica, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, New Zealand and Micronesia. Despite some taboos surrounding tattooing, the art continues to be popular in many parts of the world.

Tattooing for Parents and Teens

Good and bad reasons for getting that tattoo

Parents and teens

Tattooing has a bad name for many parents of teens. Parents regard it as irreversible self-mutilation, done in a passion and to be regretted later, or as a purely negative act of defiance. Teens see it as a sign of their emerging autonomy and identity, a way of fitting in (what’s wrong with that?), or simply as an aesthetic embellishment of their bodies, a more permanent version of trendy clothes and make-up. Once these two views collide, how to get out of the impasse?

Legal age?

Parents, don’t think the issue is a dead one, since in some countries and most US states there is a legal age for tattooing (usually 18, check though; there is very little FDA involvement). First of all, teens are notorious for “finding a way” (to put it euphemistically). Secondly, in some localities a signed parental consent form can lower the required age (this is not always the case, so check). Either way, it is safe to say that you will come across the issue sooner or later.

The tattoo talk

First off, if you think that the “tattoo talk” is of the same kind as the talk about smoking or unsafe sex, may I suggest otherwise. There are good reasons for getting a tattoo (given, of course, first of all, that it is legal). There are bad reasons too. If you sit down to discuss all of these, either party may change their mind, everyone will learn, and an agreement becomes at least possible.

Tattoo history and responsibility

The key for both of you is information. Research the long and truly venerably history of tattooing together. Discover the societal and psychological functions of tattooing in general and of tattoo images in particular. Become aware of the implications and responsibilities of bearing a tattoo: if you carry a tattoo, you carry a message.

Then discuss the reasons why your teen wants one. What is the message they want to convey, and is this particular tattoo, or any tattoo, the best way to go? Are they merely giving in to a peer-pressured fad – “a permanent reminder of a temporary feeling," to quote Jimmy Buffett (how uncool!)? Or have they grasped something more essential, more meaningful about the custom, and might that not be admirable? Or, from the teen’s perspective, a little too much to handle after all?

Avoid Tattoo Removal - Don't Get a Bad Tattoo!

Bad tattoos, we see them everywhere.  What possesses a person to get a bad tattoo?  Is there a book somewhere of bad tattoo ideas? 

Seems to me, there are simply too many tattoos that have gone wrong.  Sure, tattoo removal can get rid of these, but tattoo removal is no laughing matter.  It can be painful and quite expensive to have a tattoo removed - especially foot tattoos!

Laser tattoo removal can cost close to $1000 per visit with many bad tattoos needing  up to TEN sessions to have that really bad tattoo removed!  And guess what else?  There is no guarantee that laser tattoo removal will actually remove your bad tattoo - even if it is funny!

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