Your child wants a tattoo.

I have a couple of tattoos. The first I got when I was around 19. My oldest is 20, next is 17, nearly 18. At the moment neither seems inclined to get a tattoo. but what if they do?

I'm completely fine with that.

That's right. I am okay with the thought of my children getting tattoos. I suppose it seems obvious given that I have my own.

I wont lie to them. I'll tell them how much it hurts, how it's PERMANENT. I'll encourage them to really think about what they are getting. Facial tattoos can be a huge deterrent as they seek long term employment. 

I'll also be counselling against getting the name of a loved one. Tattoos are very permanent - relationships less so.

My sister also has numerous tattoos, and when she was younger she seemed to have her head on her shoulders correctly as the tattoos she got were all able to be hidden, meaning it did not affect her employment opportunities. Important as she ended up working for Disney and they had a strict policy regarding visible tattoos.

Supergirl is only 3 now, so have quite a few years before that conversation happens.

Chill out people and hope you have a wonderful 2013