Tattoos

Tattoos. At some point in your life, you are fairly likely to get a tattoo. About 1/4 of all American adults have a tattoo! Having a tattoo is much more socially acceptable these days, even if it is somewhere prominent that people can see. So, you can get a tattoo without worrying too much about the social ramifications of it. There may, however, be professional ramifications.

Tattoo Placement Ideas

Even if you are worried, there are plenty of ideas for where to get a small, well concealed tattoo, like on your ankle or around your thighs. Spots like these are great if you want a tattoo but you don't want everyone and their mother to know that you have one. But maybe you aren't worried about that and the sky is the limit for you! Well the good news is that you can get a tattoo on just about any part of your body.

One thing to consider, though, is this: Is my tattoo and its location going to be a professional problem for me later? It is not our intention, nor our place, to say what should be acceptable in the professional world when it comes to tattoos, their designs, and tattoo placement. However, the reality is that a tattoo could be the difference between landing a great job or not. The world we live in may not be fair this way, but it is the world we live in. So just consider that maybe some day, you will want a job that has a lot of responsibility, pays a lot of money, and likely requires you to dress professionally. If you decide to place tattoos on your body that could be considered unprofessional to some, and are non-concealable, then you may be making a decision about your future in advance that you didn't intend to make.

Tattoos and Parental Consent

If you are not 18, you should definitely ask your parents for permission before getting your first tattoo. If you get a tattoo without your parent's permission, they will find out eventually, and this could cause problems between you and them. You may think that your parents won't mind, but you can't really be sure until you have asked them! You may think to yourself that you shouldn't have to ask permission, but just think about the long term. If you really want a tattoo, you will get one no matter what. But if you wait until you are 18, its going to go over a lot better with your parents. Teenagers are often at odds with your parents. This rebellious nature is normal. But that typically comes and goes. Tattoos do not. So you may potentially avoid a lot of turmoil later in life by simply asking for permission now, regardless of what the laws may say about whether or not you need parental consent.