Why parents have a problem with kids getting piercings and tattoos?

Well, I have 3 children and I wouldn’t let them have piercings or tattoos before they turn 18. And just to be clear I have 4 tattoos and 1 piercing.

It’s not about me controlling every aspect of their life, it’s about the fact that normally when a teenager wants to do something it’s because all of their friends are also doing it. That is not a good enough reason to get one. When they turn 18 I have no say in the matter but untill then I can stop them from doing something that they would regret.

Besides if a 13 year old got a tattoo do you really think when she’s 35 and a mother she’s still going to like it? Your tastes change as your grow up so why not wait untill you’re older to decide what you will have to live with forever?

Because they want their kids looking presentable and not to regret it - especially a tattoo because it will be on there forever. My parents are the same though and I got a tattoo on my 14th birthday and started getting piercings at age 11 (but I got bored of them and took them out.)

that’s a good question… I really don’t get what the big deal is! my mom doesn’t care at all she said it’s not her body so she isn’t the one that has to deal with it. my dad on the other hand doesn’t exactly care for it. him and his side of the family are very judgemental and preppy. I hate it when they start judging me…

mine don’t :) cool huh?

because they want to control every aspect of our lives and not let us make any decisions or do what we want!! That’s mii theory! Mi mom cud b wicked over protective at times and I noo its because she cares about me and watevea but damn its just a piercing! I was surprised when she actually lemme get mii nose pierced because she new if she said no I’d just go dew it anyway but she didnt make tew big of a deal about mii tummy bein pierced but she didnt really approve of it either! Idkk parents confuse mee!!

lol, actually canadians call it guage by the way, just to let you know

my mum is controlling (im 13) but I have my nose soon 2 b lip (snake bites) & my belly button… but I have 3 tattoos an 18 yr old boyfriend tongue pierced & my ears done!!! my mum asked me why I get them? dont they hurt I & told her that I like the pain!! she told me I am a deformation of my family & I started laughing… but I am a good kid… I take college coarses I get home schooled I got 2 church all the time im always cleaning cooking or babysitting & everyone loves 2 b around me!!!

because most parents undertsand the needs to ‘fit in’ can offen blind a persons long term judgement…

I would have no problem with my children having piercings AT ALL, but would point out that I have a scar because of mine. and if they want a tattoo, that’s fine, as long as it’s not in a visible place (are they having a tattoo for them, or the rest of the world?!)

I have both, so I can’ tell my children NO, but I can’t point out the long term downfalls, and also, becuase I have them it is going to make them seem a lot less cooler and less desirable…