My niece is getting a tattoo!

It is her body and therefore I agree you really don't have anything to say about it and the thing is I also wouldn't even talk to her negatively about it. It doesn't mean you have to say something positive to her about it, because that would be lying in your case, but just don't say anything at all. And also I'm pretty sure you can just ask her about the tattoo and she would be completely fine with telling you about it. As long as you're rational about the situation I don't see there being any problem. Tattoos are an expression - you're expressing your thoughts on mylot, she's expressing her thoughts on her body.

Nothing wrong with it. Perhaps you'll start liking tattoos after you see it on your niece. And stop spying

I am a pretty well educated, professional person and I have 3 tattoos. They are in places that you would only see if I wanted you to. I plan to get another very soon! I got my first when I was 18. My should has a small lady bug. My ankle has a large lady bug. My lower back has a heart, wings, and horizon which comes out to be about 3inches by 4inches. I don't see anything wrong with getting tattoos as long as they are hideable.

I suppose it depends what she gets, where it will be and if it has any special significance. Many young people these days do it out of a sense of fashion. I myself am 50 years old and recently got 2. (It was on my bucket list). One is on the nape of my neck and the other on my lower back. I am pleased with them and they both symbolize milestones I've accomplished. I think 18 though is young to get something you have to live with the rest of your life. Maybe you can convince her to get a piercing instead. Good Luck!

I can understand that,as her aunt, you care very much about her and would not like to think of her doing something she may regret but, it is HER decision and really has nothing to do with you. The fact that you dont like tattoos doesn't make it "wrong" for her to have one. Why do you need to know the details beforehand? Why dont you just ask her instead of trying to find out via her facebook page ?... if she wants you to know, she will tell you - she may even appreciate your interest & your open-ness. She may be on your friend list now but you could find yourself removed from hers if she feels that you are 'spying'. In her position, I would make a big deal on Facebook saying that I was having a huge tattoo of something really bloodthirsty and violent where it could be seen by everyone just to freak you out.

Personally I think there is nothing more beautiful than clear unblemished skin. However today it seems like you are odd if you do not get a tattoo, so getting a tattoo is almost conforming. While having a new tattoo looks great and you show it off, as you get older frequently you become dissatisfied with it as your skin ages and the tattoo bleeds into surrounding tissue and some of the colors fade. A lot of people go overboard as well. While at one time it was novel to see women with a small tattoo of a butterfly on their shoulder or ankle a lot of them now have several and they seem to get bigger and bigger.

my husband and I both enjoy tattoos. it's a real art form. it's true that when you have one it's a real act of committment, as you can't really get rid of it. but I don't understand why people are against tattoos in general, or think ALL tattoos are ugly when they haven't seen all tattoos. we each have a body, and can choose to decorate it as we please, or not. I hate that some people assume every tattoo will be regretted, without realising the thought that goes into 90% of tattoos. and the other 10% messed up and just need to find a way to deal with it. my tattoos, I happen to think are beatiful, and my husbands tattoos are lovely too. and when you watch a good artist at work, there is no doubt that it is art.

I have no problems with tattoos. Some of them can be quite intricate and beautiful. My problem are those people who go excessive in this category. There's a fine line between beauty and too much. There just people who go over that line. I think wouldn't mind a tatoo, but I don't like needles and the pain you get from them. So I think the only kinds I'll ever get are the temporary kinds.

it took me nearly 10 yr to finally go get a tatt, i got it on my wrist. got plans for more, i've decided if i can't have my earrings (i'm having a terrible time with them and had to take 3 out in a space of 4 weeks i think it was) i'll have extra tatts. but it's a hard choice on what i want got an idea just need to find the right tatts. long as she makes the right choice on what she wants.

I had a small tattoo done with the word mum which was inside a heart,i was only 16.My tattoo is on the top of my arm and it is a small one.I think it is ok to have one done as long as like you say it is not big or nasty looking.I can cover mine up by wearing a top,just incase i have an interview or have a job where as they do not like tattoos.

tattoos can be tasteful, and hidden. it is her decision though - she is an adult. however it is possible to reverse tattoos if changes her mind when older.

For the teens having tattoo is a fad, a fashion, peer pressure. If it's not yet too late for you-- explain to your niece the advantages and disadvantages of having a tattoo. If she changes her mind and not go for it great. But if she still wants to have it by all means she can do it. She's 18 and she's find it a big thing to decide on. On the other hand, be sensitive to know the real reason for having a tattoo, this can be a sign of a "self-inflicted" thing for her.

I wanted to have a tatoo for the longest time, but my parents and my boyfriend are all against it. I just wanted a small sexy or artsy tatoo you know. And they won't budge on their stand. I think tatoos are an expression of oneself, or the need to express art towards their own bodies. There is nothing wrong with it, except for the pain of course and the risk of disease hahaha. I have a rare bloodtype, and I'm kind of anemic, those are the reasons they disagree with it, and another reason is, they said I will have a difficulty finding a job someday haha.

i like tattoos but yea some do go over board with tattoos i agree but its that person choice and since your niece is 18 its time for her to make her own choices in life but guide her along to try to make good choices not bad ones thats all you can really do now that she is a adult now.But show her that you care and tell her what you think and go from there...

I don't know whats going on with young kids getting tattoos , don't get me wrong I have one on my ankle but I was 30 when I got it an it was something I thought about a long time it is a dreamcatcher but where we live 17 year old can cross the state line an get one an they also can get peirsing at 16 I have been argueing with my 2 daughter 14 an 16an my oldest want to get a tattoo an she told me at in a few months she will be 17 an can just cross over an the state line an get one all she wants is a tiny fairy on her ankle but i think she she wait lto make sure thats what she wants an same with your neice make sure that is what she wants because it will be with her every day

I am not a big fan of tattoos either, and really actually see no point in them. However so many of the younger generation is getting them now. I just wonder how many people regret them once they get older (the elderly), and all they can see is the wrinkles covering the tattoos.

I like some of the smaller ones, like a butterfly on the ankle. With the others, I always wonder if people are thinking ahead to when they get older and skin wrinkles and sags. I mean do you really think that when you're 80 you would want the tattoo that you think is so hot when you're 20?

I don't know how anyone can do that - permanently paint over their body. At least with a piercing you can choose to just have the holes - that makes it invisible. How do you make a tattoo invisible - apart from a quick flaying session with a laser? And how can anyone bear to have one of those sleeve tattoos? What happens when you want to change the pattern?!

I am not a fan of tattoos. We have something called Mehendi, but those are for girls only. Boys are not permitted to have tattoos in my culture, though I dun see anything wrong in it. I myself might not be a big fan, but some of my friends are. There is no harm to make yourself look good in the way you like, only try not to show them off at places which are inappropriate, like meetings,jobs,etc.

i like to see tattoo butterfly but small one but im nah fun in putting tattoo in my body.....will hope she will get a small one and in a hidden place..and she must choose a good one that she will nah regret it afterall....