How much trouble do you think I'll get in if I get a tattoo behind my parents backs?

my parents are actually part of my problems.

You need to wait untill you are 18. At 13 you have no idea what kinda stuff you’ll be into when your older. If it means that much to you in 5 years you’ll still want it and you can get it then. I used to want tons of tattoos also when I was 13 but when I look back at stuff I used to want i’m so glad I never got any of them.

Forging your moms signiture wont do anything, you legally can’t get a tattoo at 13 with or without parental consent.

You wont get in trouble if they dont find out! Just go for it you only live once! Also it depends where you get the tattoo and if its eay to hide, and if it is then go for it!! And then when your 18 u can say i got a tattoo the other day even though u got it ages ago!! Haha :P

Oh wait i didnt kno u were 13, woops i thought u were like 16/17,:P

No legitimate tattoo artist will tattoo anyone under 18 without parental consent especially a 13 year old. They could be sued for child abuse and no one would risk that. At 13 you have no idea what you like, she just needs to wait till she’s older and if she still likes the design she can get it when she’s older but 13 is an absurd age for a tattoo.

Seriously, you don’t know if you can wait till you’re 18? Are you kidding. Reality check, you don’t live in a mud hut, you don’t have to walk several miles to get drinking water from a stream, you have an education, your parents don’t plan to marry you off at 14, you get meals every day, time to stop being a brat and realize that life may suck for you, but you’ll survive without a tattoo. You’ve been having a friend sneak you antidepressants? Medication that takes a month to build up, has to be at a certain dosage, and is most likely only taking effect because it’s all in your head. Stop taking unprescribed pills, stop whining about NEEDING a tattoo (you only need food, air, water, shelter and clothing) and go talk to your doctor.

Amen.

Just use sharpie bro. Seriously I doubt you’ll want the same tattoo you want now when you’re 18. Forging your parents signature is illegal btw- and it’s definitely not a good idea to take unprescribed dr.gs. Your parents are strict…deal with it. It could be 1000x worse.

Oh and this is from someone who’s been depressed since she was 12 (I’m turning 25, i’ve basically been depressed the entire time you’ve been alive).

Btw just by reading your description I can tell that you’re not as mature as you think you are. If I were your parent I would be up your ass as well.

i dont think im that mature, i know i still have a lot of growing to do. i asked this question because i was curious.

Even though all the answers weren’t what I wanted to hear, thank you anyways. I appreciate every answer.

Ariana, your question made it clear that you are more than “just curious.” You are having some significant problems, and thought of the tattoo as a way to remind yourself of something that has been very helpful for you.

Forget the tattoo, for all the reasons everyone has said. But that reminding is still an excellent idea.

And, fortunately, there is a much better way to do it. Where you need your aunt’s quote is not on your arm (or wherever), but in your mind.

Take 10 or 15 minutes (use a timer) twice a day to sit quietly and comfortably with your eyes closed just continually repeating the quote to yourself. Turn it in your mind’s eye like a diamond, to appreciate it from all angles.

Set one or more ordinary life situations or activities as signals for yourself to repeat it again - like every time you start to eat or drink something, or hear a telephone ring, or grab hold of a doorknob.

Whatever it is about the quote that makes it so powerful for you, let it sink into your mind (instead of your flesh) where it can become second nature to you.

One other thing, if you can’t talk with your parents about your problems (yet), find someone who you can talk about them with. Preferably an adult in your life who you trust to try and be there for you, but at least some of your friends here, if no one else.

If you’re willing to be grounded for an entire school year, then go for it. You will be punished with more than you can handle…First comes the shock, yelling, and then your parents can barely look at you. It won’t go over well. Sorry :/

If you are really having problems dealing with your parents and life in general, it would be best to talk to someone outside of your household. If you get a tattoo, you know that you’re going to get in trouble and this will most likely make things more tense between you and your parents. A tattoo is not the wisest thing at your age. Especially since your parents are obviously against it, and you depend on them for so much. To be honest, simply getting a tattoo is not going to fix anything. It’s not going to take the pain away, and its not going to make you feel less depressed. Trust me, I have enough tattoos and I still have too many woes to count on one hand. My father passed away quite some time ago, and I got an identical tattoo that he had on his arm. It’s cool to share a tattoo with a departed loved one, but it takes none of the pain away. Yes the tattoo has a deep meaning for me, and it’s cool to look at when I miss him, but it has NEVER fixed anything nor has it helped me through hard times. As Hayyim suggested, the saying should be in your mind and your heart because that is where it will make the most difference. As Ty said, you don’t need a tattoo to survive. You do, however, need to try and fix the problems that you have……I guarantee that getting a tat will add another problem to the list!

just get it in a place where they wont see it

just get it in a place where they wont see it

it depends if u have stricter parents they don’t care i think u would get away with it but i would never get a tattoo with out my parents permission