 | | | Is it legal to get a tattoo under 18 in Pennsylvania?
Asked Feb 17, 2010, 11:49 AM
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51 Answers As a special mother-daughter bonding, my mum plans to take me to get a tattoo with her. I am 17 and in the state of Pennsylvania. I would indubitably have parental permission, as my mum will be getting a tattoo with me. Is this legal?
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Feb 17, 2010, 05:49 PM
| | | I asked him as well
I don't see how it would make a parent a bad parent. I mean it's all about freedom of expression right | | |  | Pets Expert | |
Feb 17, 2010, 05:58 PM
| | | I waited until I was 30 to get my first tattoo. My parents would have flipped.
I got the tat a day before my mothers funeral. I did mention it to her before she died and I was pleasantly surprised. She said "I wish I was young and healthy, I'd get one on my butt". 
Tattoos are a form of expression. If you can't get it now then wait until your 18. Just make sure you're happy with the design and the place you put it, it is forever. Also choose an artist who has experience, you don't want someone that only has a year under his/her belt doing this tattoo.
Lastly, we'll be needing a picture when it's done. | | | | Ultra Member | |
Feb 17, 2010, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Altenweg  I waited until I was 30 to get my first tattoo. My parents would have flipped.
I got the tat a day before my mothers funeral. I did mention it to her before she died and I was pleasantly surprised. She said "I wish I was young and healthy, I'd get one on my butt".
Tattoos are a form of expression. If you can't get it now then wait until your 18. Just make sure you're happy with the design and the place you put it, it is forever. Also choose an artist who has experience, you don't want someone that only has a year under his/her belt doing this tattoo.
Lastly, we'll be needing a picture when it's done. | I just want something simple, barbed wire over my wrist, with a heart in the center. I need something to cover up that dang sickening scar. And it's supposed to represent me. | | | | Ultra Member | |
Feb 17, 2010, 06:05 PM
| | | I'll be sure to post up pictures | | | | Pets Expert | |
Feb 17, 2010, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by xXxEmOxXxPrInCeSsxXx I just want something simple, barbed wire over my wrist, with a heart in the center. I need something to cover up that dang sickening scar. And it's supposed to represent me. | Mine is on my ankle, a wavy design in black that meets up on the side. In the middle are two hearts with my parents initials in them.
Think over the barbed wire, unless that's something you really like, I'd go for something a bit softer, something you can grow into. That's just me though.
Why not start a thread asking for tat designs? We have a lot of creative people here. | | | | Ultra Member | |
Feb 17, 2010, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Altenweg Mine is on my ankle, a wavy design in black that meets up on the side. In the middle are two hearts with my parents initials in them.
Think over the barbed wire, unless that's something you really like, I'd go for something a bit softer, something you can grow into. That's just me though.
Why not start a thread asking for tat designs? We have a lot of creative people here. | I think I should!
And the barbed wire is something I've been thinking about for years, I'm either doing that or rose thorns. | | |  | Expert | |
Feb 17, 2010, 07:27 PM
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Think very hard, as well, about the location. Remember you are only 17 and have a lifetime ahead of you yet. There are many careers that you will not be eligible for if you have a tattoo that is visible and not able to be covered up by clothing. It WILL limit your employment opportunities when you get older. | | | | Ultra Member | |
Feb 17, 2010, 07:39 PM
| | | I plan on being a cultural or forensic anthropologist | | | | Expert | |
Feb 17, 2010, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by xXxEmOxXxPrInCeSsxXx I plan on being a cultural or forensic anthropologist | Keep in mind that plans change. I'm not trying to change your mind, but rather the location of the tattoo. You may not be taken seriously as a scientist with a visible tattoo. | | |
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