tattoochic
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Depends, w/ my mom you couldn't hide anything from her. She always found out and she would tell us " Don't hide anything from me, I may not find out about it today, tomorrow or even 10 yrs from now but I WILL find out." Ha Ha and she was right, she always found out.
Anonymous
I'm 26 and married and just got my first and probably only tattoo last week (a piece of scripture on my lower back). I'll probably never show it to my parents because they would never approve, but if it does show up accidently then I'm happy with that because the tattoo means so much to me that I'm proud of having it whether my parents agree or not. It took me three years to decide upon this tattoo thinking about whether or not I'll regret it 30, 40 years down the line, so make sure you really want this, not only for now but for years down the line when you're married and with kids. If so, then go for it whole-heartedly...
Rachael ஐ Marie
They won't pierce or tattoo anyone under the age of 18 without a parent or guardian. So, yes you can get one. Why hide a tattoo from your parents? You are old enough to make your own decisions and if that is something you want, then talk to them about it because if you don't, it will just make them mad.
christingroves
It really depends on how involved your parents are with your life, and where you want the tattoo. Don't put it somewhere just so your parents can't see it, if it's not where you want it.
I had my ears gauged to 3/4" for a year before my mom noticed. My dad noticed that I had just gotten a tattoo a day I got it because of the little bit of red skin that was showing.
Anonymous
Yep. I've got eighty-five hours of ink already, they won't notice a little more. (he he!) But, almost all parents hate tatoos. Mine did too, till I started making a living at it. Now, they're interested in the art. But that took a while for it to go that direction. (It's easier to get forgivness, than permission. Which is as it SHOULD be!) Take care, and enjoy your ink!