You know I love tattoos! They are a sign of self expession. In my opinion, everyone has a right to have one if they want one. Tattoos aren't just meant for our service men or bikers. That being said....

Why in the world would anyone let their (under 18 year old) child get a tattoo? I know of several that have them and as a parent, I'm appalled!! I know a teenager that recieved his first tattoo at 12. ON HIS FOREARM!!! Now tell me this, MOM, depending on this child's future career path, how is he going to cover this up. Wearing long sleeve shirts in the summertime?? Or do you have no greater faith in your son that he won't make no more of himself than working in a garage. (Don't get me wrong, that's not a bad career choice, you can make great money at it) Even McDonalds frowns at tattoos that are showing. What if he wants to become an investment banker or a lawyer....Doctor?? He's a bright kid and now because of something he wanted at 12 years of age, he's a tad limited in his future career choices.

I'm not putting down parents that let their kids get tattoos. This is just my personal opinion. But I feel they should use their parental power to say NO!! Just say no if Jimmy wants a tattoo. If he or she feels so strongly about it now...they will still want one when they're 18!!

If you can't say no....get them inked where it can't be seen :)

Tattoo Shops in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio has many tattoo studios to get your ink on.

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Important Decisions to make before you get a Tattoo

One would think that what kind of tattoo to get would be number one on your list to think about when getting a new tattoo. But you need to remind yourself that a tattoo is forever. Time and age make a cute tattoo of a butterfly on your ankle that you received when you were 20, look silly or trashy walking into your office in business attire. So think “placement” and make sure it can be hidden if need be. Do you want to wear a long sleeved shirt to work in the summertime because of a tattoo inked on your forearm?

Now since you’ve established where to put your new tattoo, now comes the fun, but just as important, part...what to get. Don’t choose something to get permanently inked in your skin because it’s hot right now. Choose something classic. Draw your own design. Opt for something near and dear to your heart.

Top Tattoo Shops in Florida

Lou’s Tattoos has 4 locations in Florida.

In 1975, Lou’s Tattoos opened the first tattoo studio in the state of Florida. To date, Lou’s now has four studios, which are family owned, and employ almost 20 artists. Lou’s services go beyond tattoos. They also do piercing and cosmetic tattooing.

Some of the services include: Tribal tattoos, tattoo cover-ups, freehand, fineline and Custom.

Lou’s Tattoos has locations in Madeira, St Pete, Mulberry, and Clearwater.

For more information on Lou’s Tattoos, follow the link below

http://www.loustattoos.com

Tattoo Shops in Ohio

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Modern tattoos have become a series of self-expression and body art, and contrary to decades past, aren't just reserved for bikers and barmaids.