Ouch...how painful does this look?
When we were in Texas for our Momlogic Investigates: Spring Break Confessions expose, we encountered a guy who alerted us to a disturbing new trend...inner lip tattoos. Yes, we're serious. Check out our video to see for yourself!
We asked teen expert and psychologist Dr. Lisa Boesky what Moms should do if your teen wants one.
Here, her top 5 tips:
• If your teen is under 18, the answer is no.
If you're deadset against an inner lip tattoo, simply don't give parental consent. Communicate that, at 18, your teen can make decisions about his own body, but for now, you have the final say. Make your teen aware of the very harsh consequences if he gets a tattoo behind your back.
• Discuss location, location, location.
If the tattoo is definitely happening, there might be room for negotiation about placement. An eagle over the whole back is definitely a bigger deal than a tiny butterfly on the ankle. I like to remind girls their "tramp stamp" (lower back tattoo) will some day turn into a "gram-stamp"--for their granny years.
• Bring in reinforcements.
If you are open to the idea of your teen getting a tattoo, make sure you talk to their pediatrician and dentist first. The dangers of tattoos and piercing are many--in fact, there have been a number of recent deaths as a result of infections stemming from tattoos. You definitely want to consult a professional so your teen fully understands the dangers.
If you agree to the tattoo or piercing...
• Check out the tattoo parlor for yourself.
It's imperative they go to a professional with a good reputation for quality, cleanliness and a sterile environment. Parents need to research appropriate places, then go and visit. You wouldn't let your teen have surgery or go to a new dentist without checking it out first, right? Have a good sense the professional has your teen's best interest (instead of pocketbook) at heart.
Would you let your teen get an inner lip tattoo?
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Just thought I would give you a heads up to ask Justin if you can see the inside of his lip. Seems our youth of today are getting more and more creative.
- Dena Carpenter
Tramp Stamp is a pretty offensive term. Maybe the “adults of today” need to relax a little and respect the decisions of the “youth of today”
- Jennifer
I got my first tattoo at age 34. That was 3 year ago and I’ll be getting another one soon. My husband got his first at age 13 and had it covered with a new one at 28. We tell our kids that they cannot get any tattoos or piercings until age 18 at the youngest and if they get anything from the collar bone up they won’t be getting any money for college. Now granted I would never cut off money to pay for my kids’ college tuition, but, they don’t know that and it has stopped the discussions of them wanting tattoos, at least for now. As for the “tramp-stamp” comment, to say that because a woman gets a tattoo on her lower back that makes her a tramp is a harsh and judgmental thing to say, and just another example of women criticizing other women. Have you ever thought of the fact that a tattoo on the lower back is a good place for a woman as it can be hidden when needed, such as on school field trips and at work, or shown when appropriate, like at the beach or while wearing sexy lingerie for your husband… By the way this tramp-stamped mom is the one volunteering in her kids’ classes more than any other mom of any of the other kids in the classrooms. So don’t be so quick to judge!!
- tatted-mom
How are tattoos disturbing? especially inner lip tattoos, since its actually a far better idea than to get maybe your arm or back tattooed, no one sees this tattoo unless you want to show it. you dont have to go the extra mile to hide it. I agree with the researching where to get it done part. you should definitely see what their work looks like and materials. ask how long they’ve been doing it for. i would let my child get one if they’re mature about it. if you’re not pressuring them not to do it then they aren’t going to go behind your back and get something awful. this way if you agree you can go with them and make sure they dont get a bull dog on they’re upper arm. oh and make your kid pay for it him/herself. that way they wont get a huge one. since tattoos are pretty pricey.
- carrie
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