is it wrong for mommy to have a tat?

I don't particularly like to see women with tats, mother or not but one little tat is ok I think, it doesn't really change the person you are, sounds like you are a caring mum and that is what is important...

I have tattoos literally on my head, toe and in between. My tattoos have nothing to do with my parenting, and my 5 1/2 year old likes to practicing drawing by pretending to draw tattoos for us. Despite my looks, and the way people seem to act when I am out with my children (my hubby is tattooed and pierced as well), obviously, I am doing something right, because in January my daughter's kindergarten teacher wants to test her for the gifted program and she is well behaved in public. Tattoos have NOTHING to do with how one parents. It's funny, all the tattooed parents I know are the best parents ever. Much different from some of the parents and children seen at the malls who look "normal."

I don't think it's wrong at all as long as they are tasteful. I have a small ladybug on my ankle and my children have always loved it :) When 2 of my girls were 3 & 5 they even named it "goober". We all still call it that. My oldest is about to turn 18 and when she does we sre getting tattoos together. We are both getting 2 hearts: one in her favorite color and one in mine. We are pretty sure that our first initial will be in the color we have chosen. And when the rest of my girls (i have 5 all together) turn 18 we will get their hearts and initials added until we all end up with 6 different colored hearts that represent each of us. We did talk about getting tats where they can be seen if you want them to be and covered up when they need to be. I have also discussed with them that all though they are getting the hearts at 18 that i think they should wait a few years to get anymore. That their tastes will change as they mature. If they get one that they love at 18 or 19 are they still going to love it when they are 35? They are all being pretty mature and have all at least promised to think a lot about it before they get anymore.

NO its not wrong for a mommy to have a tattoo. I have two tattoos. It doesn't change my personality or how I parent. I have three children. They know of them and see them and they like them. They want to get one when they get old enough, and I told them when they are old enough and they are for sure know that they want one, then its their choice. I actually can't wait to get my next one.

i totally agree with you that having a tat doesn't make you less of a person, a wife and a mother. parenting doesn't depend on the marks that you got. what is important is you do your duties as a wife and mum to your girls. btw, i am just wondering when did you had the tat? just recently? or before marriage? if before marriage i don't think your husband should criticize you about if for the tat has been there for a long time but again if you just have it recently maybe he will just get the hang of it. they will just understand you just give him time to be used to it. don't worry too much!!!

i have three tat and i am a mom and you are a growled women and you can do what you want. I don't think anyone should say anything . but i think your kids mint want tat when they get older so what would you say to that

I think it would be wrong if you had one in an inappropriate place and went around showing it off. But just having a tattoo doesn't impact who you are and it doesn't make you a bad person or mother. You did the right thing by explaining it to the children. They need to know it is something that some people choose and is not appropriate for everyone and is a decision that must be made only after great thought.

If he thinks that they are so gross then why did he marry you? Come on now. If you don't like someone's tattoo or you don't like them on anyone simply put. DON'T LOOK AT IT! Everyone is their own unique individual and if you want to express yourself through tattoos by all means do it. A tattoo does not make the person it is art and if you want to go and put art on your body do it. Don't let someone tell you otherwise. And if your girls want to get them when they are older it is their choice as well. Daddy is not the one that is going to have it so he shouldn't have too much to say about it. Did you have your tattoo before you married him? If you did then he shouldn't be saying anything about it.

I have 3 tats. I got them all around the age of 18-19 when I had a 1 year old son. I'd wanted a tat since I was 16. A friend said she'd pay for me to get one for Christmas that year, but then I became pregnant and plans changed for awhile. I only have 1 that I regret, it was just a stupid one and it's in a bad spot. If I wear a tank top or really short sleeve shirt you can see it, and I hate that. I want it covered or removed, but can't afford to. My husband also has a tat on his arm, it looks like barbed wire going all around his arm. He really likes it. He had it long before I met him. I don't see anything wrong with people getting tattoos, but I do belive there is a point when you should say enough is enough. I don't like to see anyone completely covered in tats.

I dont think having a tat is wrong. as you've said, its a way of expressing oneself. someguys are just being conservative. I dont think it affects the way you raise your kids and you being a wife to him. as long as you're doing your job as a mother and as a wife, it will never be (hopefully) a problem.

Alot of people think that tattoos are gross but me personally I think that they are sexy and cute. I have ten tattoos... not all are big but I enjoy them. I started out with a small heart on my neck then they started getting bigger and bigger... I think I enjoyed the pain. Tattos have become a part of the trend for everyone no matter the age. You can be a mother, father or even grandparents. Some people do get tattoos to express themselves which I think is really creative. I enjoy them just as much as everyone else.

Tattoos are fine as long as it doesn't contain or shows vulgar images.

I think tats are amazing. I dont see how they could possible be Gross. I love them and its not wrong for a mom to have them they are completely normal and they are an incredible form of art. Nothing wrong with them.

No it is not wrong for mommy to have a tat. I have two myself and I am a mother of two girls, my oldest watched me get my first one. I agree that having a tat doesn't make a difference in the way you parent your kids.

I assume you had this before you got married? If so he should have accepted that without judgement before you got married and it should never be brought up as an issue...period. Actually it makes no difference if it was there before or after. He needs to accept that it's there, it will always be there and there is no benefit whatsoever to his judgemental attitude. In other words.. DEAL WITH IT!

I don't think that it's wrong for you to have a tat. People need to be more open minded. It's good that you explain just because you have one doesn't mean that they have to like them. Have a good day.

No it isn't wrong for a Mom to have a tat. It was a choice. Like getting ears pierced, or coloring ones hair. Plus it isn't like you took your kids to the tat parlor and forced them to watch you get the ink. You explained to them about choice. Your hubby married you with the tat. Then you two became parents. Now he has a problem with the tat. I think it is bad for him to make you feel bad about having it. I would chalk it up to his problem and move on. Stay confident with yourself.

It is yur body. If you want a tatoo, you should have one. I do not have any myself, but my two older daughters have small ones on their back and hand. I was cross with them at first for getting them done, but it is their body and they can do as they choose as they are now adults. Some tatoos can be very pretty on girls, but I would not be brave enough to get one, and I am too old now anyway. I think your husband should stop complaining about your tatoo. It is there like a beauty spot or mole, only prettier to look at, so he can just get used to it.

Well i think it would be an issue if it were obscene or something lol but otherwise no =P I personally don't want one but i think some of the designs are rather artistic to be frank =P Umm there are worse things than tattoos... you aren't leading an example to some criminal lifestyle =P He is just being Mr. over protective and can't find anything else to complain about so you should be happy actually lol So no i don't think a tattoo will have a detrimental effect on them =P