Today the legal age to tattoo or get a piercing in Spain it is 16 years. We cannot deny that at sixteen you are still practically a child, so it is normal for many parents to put their hands to their heads when their children come home with a "Dad, Mom, I'm going to get a tattoo." But let's see what they are the points that most concern parents.
- Whether we share it or not, today the Wearing tattoos can mean the odd one handicap when looking for a job. You may be a great professional, but in many companies or sectors they will not see with good eyes the fact of being tattooed. This is one of the main reasons that can be most disturbing.
- Another reason is the design. We are not only talking about size, although it is certainly not the same to wear a star tattooed behind the ear than a whole arm. At certain ages, boys tend to be very influential and also passionate. Probably more than one looks back and thinks "how could he have such political ideas?" or "My God, I was crazy about that singer I can't even see anymore." Although today there are methods to erase tattoos, it is normal for parents to worry that for the rest of her life, their daughter will wear the face of Justin Bieber or some other youth icon stamped on some part of her body .
- First loves ... There is nothing worse than having the name or face of your first boyfriend or girlfriend tattooed, yes, that or that one that broke your heart.
If you find yourself in the frequent situation where everything is scolding for the tattoo that makes your child so excited, take note of some tricks.
Manage the situation:
- "NOT". If this is the first word we are going astray. It is a fact that as soon as they prohibit you, the more you want to do it. Try to reason or with them.
- Cheat or set goals. Giving a margin of time is no longer an outright refusal. It is much easier for there to be a truce if the other person feels that they have the possibility even in the long term.
- Money. No, we are not talking about bribes (or yes, that as each one decides). But tattoos are not cheap, so until not with
- Use strategies in which they do not feel that you are against them. Getting involved in your projects may help you get some time. Arguments such as that perhaps that drawing does not fit his person or that the type of drawing that he wants in that area of the body would not finish him well. Look for more designs and modify them to your liking ... They feel supported, so they are not in such a hurry to get tattooed at the first change.
In the phase where none of this works anymore, SUPPORT THEM. If you know yes or yes he will end up getting a tattoo, back them up. If you don't like the idea of your son getting a tattoo, you will less like it when he comes home with a stone. Help them find a good design and a good tattoo artist, they will be happy and you will be calmer.
Remember that even if you are not supporters of tattoos, the fact that your child finally opts for getting one does not make him a worse person. At the end of the day it is art.