Just tell them! Hiding tattoos from your parents is stressful and unnecessary. It’s not healthy to hide things from loved ones, so be open and upfront about your decisions.
You could invite them to be apart of the decision beforehand, then they might not be as upset. Unless you’re under 18, in which you should absolutely not get a tattoo without parental permission, there is no reason to hide tattoos.
Read on to explore the topic of telling your parent that you have a tattoo, including whether you can hide a tattoo and some exciting ways to tell people that you have a new tattoo.
Is it better to ask for forgiveness or permission?
It is not always better to ask for forgiveness instead of permission. If you are over 18 years of age, then you don’t have to ask your parent’s permission, but they might be less upset if they are not surprised by the tattoo.
Instead, tell them beforehand that you have decided to get one and explain to your parents why it is important for you to do so.
Should I tell my parents I want to get a tattoo?
Yes! Your parents know you and they may even have some ideas that could lead to an even better tattoo, you never know unless you give them a chance. I would rather be apart of my child’s life, even if I think they are making a mistake; so just talk to them!
Can you hide a tattoo from your parents?
Depending on the location of the tattoo, you can hide a tattoo from your parents; but you shouldn’t feel like you must.
Having a relationship with open communication is key. They should respect your decision to get a tattoo and you should respect their opinion about it.
Why do parents hate tattoos?
Some parents hate tattoos because at one-point tattoos represented rebellion and revolt. Tattoos were not mainstream, and parents still worry about how tattoos will affect their children’s chance of getting a great job and succeeding in life.
Luckily for all of us with tattoos, these days they are not looked at in that manner anymore. Another reason why parents don’t want their children to get a tattoo is because they fear that they will make a mistake they end up regretting.
Do employers not like tattoos?
In today’s age, if it’s not a profane or offensive tattoo, especially on your face or neck, then it won’t make a huge difference in landing your dream job.
Tattoos are much more common now and most employers don’t look down upon self-expression through tattoos anymore. In general, employers should not discriminate against people who have tattoos, and most people in today’s workforce are okay with tattoos.
Should you tell your parents you got a tattoo?
I believe that open communication between parents and children is important for their relationship, especially when everyone is legally an adult.
They should have enough respect to allow you to express yourself with tattoos as long as you respect them enough to understand they have the right not to like it.
What if my parents hate my tattoo?
There is always a chance that your parents are going to either hate your tattoo or hate the idea that you have a tattoo. It is okay for them to feel that way, but it doesn’t have to change how you feel about your tattoo.
It is very important to respect each other’s right to have an opinion allowing them to make their own choices and experience their own consequences.
Voicing your opinion in a calm and reasonably matter is an important part of having a healthy relationship. Life is too short to sweat the small stuff!
At what age is it OK to get a tattoo?
You must be 18 years of age to get a tattoo! This is very important because you go through so many changes during your formative years, and you need to be absolutely certain before getting a permanent tattoo.
DO NOT GET A TATTOO UNDERAGED WITHOUT YOURS PARENT’S PERMISSION! From personal experience, you are almost certain to regret that decision.
You can get a tattoo before 18 with a parent’s permission, in that case you are most certainly not hiding it from them.
What are some exciting ways that you can tell people that you have a tattoo?
Tattoos can be a very exciting endeavor for the one getting the tattoo, but why not include your loved ones in on the fun! The following are some fun ideas on how to show people that you have a new tattoo:
- Get professional pictures done to post on your social media accounts, make sure to tag the artist for the credit!
- Throw a tattoo reveal party! You could invite your local professional tattoo artist to host a tattoo party, or just throw a tattoo themed event where everyone can chat up their tats. It could just serve as good excuse for a good time!
- Create a collage of the piece from beginning to end to show the progress of the work.
- Just show them! Don’t hide all the pain and time you spent getting your work of art, just show it to whomever wants to see!
In conclusion, don’t be afraid to tell your parents that you decided to get a tattoo. Today there is really no reason to hide that you got a tattoo from anyone including your employer or your parents.
Don’t be afraid to include your loved ones in the decision making and design of the tattoo, because it can be more fun to involve people than it is dealing with the stress of hiding your decisions from them.
Getting a tattoo used to make you unusual, but in today’s society you would be more unique if you never got one. Either way, it’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly because it can be expensive and is very permanent.
