Mum won't let me get a tattoo -_-'

[Goodbye_Lullaby]

Ok, at the moment I'm too young to have a tattoo legally I think. But when I'm old enough I want one. But my mum ain't having it. I want a small star on my wrist (at the side or at the side of my hand) or near my elbow. (the bit where it bends on the inside) how do I convince her. I mean she is sayin I will regret it, but I won't! I really want it and by the time im old enough I should know shouldn't I? How do I convince her!?

[shebby]

People should never regret a tattoo. To me, they're memories. Or symbols of who you are(or were). Even if a tattoo means nothing to the person anymore, it did at one point. Just try telling her its your way of expressing yourself and who you are at this point in time.

[Music]

The simple fact is that when you're old enough to get it you don't need her permission so why does it matter?

And while I do agree with the poster above, while nobody should regret getting a tattoo, a lot of people regret what their tattoo is or where on their body it is. You need to think about that as it can limit what jobs you can have or what you can wear at work.

[Doodle.]

When you're old enough you can legally have a tattoo without her consent. My parents don't like the idea of tattoos but my sister had one when she was 19 without telling them. They didn't even notice for a few months :')

Just remember, it is there for life, make sure it'll be something you'd want forever.

[Tigerlily.]

You are only 13, and even if you can get one at say 16 with parental permission, it's up to your mum. I know it can be hard to wait, but honestly, you should think months if not years on the tattoo you want, I've known what tattoo I wanted since I was your age, or just a little older, I still don't have that tattoo, and I'm glad because I've changed where I want it at, and even thought about perhaps not getting it, the fact is, we can think )that something is what we want and where we'll want it forever but when you get older and start looking for a job, you may realize it was best to wait if you did and maybe get it somewhere else.

Just drop it for now, she knows you want this tattoo, you've made it clear. If you can get one before you're 18 with parent permission, then bring it back up when you're old enough or almost old enough (like a couple months before your birthday) and then remind her about you asking when you were thirteen and how many years you've thought on it and still want it. That will show her you're serious about it, if you still want it years from now when you can legally get it. But chances are, most reputable places won't tattoo anyone until they are 18, and then you won't need permission from anyone except yourself.

[TheCrowing]

When I told my mom years ago that I was getting a half sleep among many other tattoos.. She wasn't too happy about it. But once I turned 18, she straight out told me that it's my decision, and that I'm old enough.

But I guess it still made her disappointed/uncomfortable.. so I told her that I'd make sure to get them in places that could easily be covered for work. AKA I don't mind wearing a button down, cardigan or sweater for the rest of my working life. I'm working on a half sleeve, I have two on each side of my collarbone, one on my back.. etc.. I have 16 ear piercings and my tongue done (which I use a retainer for when I work).. and honestly, it's really your decision. You don't want to get something that you might regret, especially placement. So think about what you might want to do in the future, and decide if the placement you want is going to be a fit.

Otherwise, once you're of age, it's not really up to your mom.