Tatoos and teens...forgiveness vs. permission...as stepdad should I even get a vote?

[Porsche_monkey]

Classy.



But, really, my opinion doesn't count. I'm sure God likes it.

[svandamme]

Mum?!?!

[jhynesrockmtn]

Classy.



But, really, my opinion doesn't count. I'm sure God likes it.

My question to you and the others that think somehow tattoo equals redneck, trailer trash or dumb*&^ is why do you even care? Really, does it affect your life in any way? I just don't get people who sit back and judge others and the way they live their lives whether it be sexual orientation, career, what car they drive, etc.

My tattoo will always remind me of the year after my divorce, how hard I worked to attain a level of fitness that I had never dreamed of and move on with my life. BTW, I am very successful by what I'm sure are your accepted societal standards from a career prospective, quite intelligent, have parented two amazing young adults and carry a 3.95 in my graduate program.............

My daughter with the rose on her hip is a beautiful 18 year old, graduated with a 3.95 and is getting ready to start college at the University of Washington. Any of you who are judging others would be more than proud to have her in your family.

[Tim Hancock]

When I think of tattoos, this is what comes to mind.

I don't like them.

Am I judgemental?.... You be the judge.

[nostatic]

Don't people get tats to make a statement? If so, then they are making one. And people can react to that statement as they see fit.

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by Tim Hancock

When I think of tattoos, this is what comes to mind.

That might be more indicative of issues with YOU...not with people who have tattoos, don't you?

[Porsche_monkey]

Originally Posted by jhynesrockmtn

My question to you and the others that think somehow tattoo equals redneck, trailer trash or dumb*&^ is why do you even care?

We only think that because they seem to be inextricably linked, like the sun and heat. I could be wrong, I admit that. Evidence to date makes that unlikely, but possible.

Why do I care, I actually don't. But someone started this thread and was concerned about his daughters tattoo, and I happen to think they are for the most part downscale and low rent.

You are more than welcome to get one, and I promise not to comment unless you post a picture and say 'what do you think?'.

[HardDrive]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

Tat = automatic 20 I.Q. point deduction. Pretty much universally...

Please tell me you don't believe that....

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

Please tell me you don't believe that....

Fortunately my IQ was 200 before I got my tattoo, so I'm still ahead of the game

According to some of the people here, the name and memory of the random guy that bled out in my arms 4 years ago should only exist forever in my HEAD, and not also on my ARM...because it made me stupider, redneck, white trash, and someone who is now not going to Heaven.

Damned that random person for picking me!

[widebody911]

>>Tat = automatic 20 I.Q. point deduction. Pretty much universally...
>Please tell me you don't believe that....

Nope, more like 50.

[Kraftwerk]

Dude the more you complain about it the more tats she will get. There is a lot of skin there to keep going. She knows how you feel about it. That is enough. Water under the bridge.
I have nothing against good tat's but I think I have only seen three good ones in my life.
I got's plenty of scars though! To each his own. She is old enough to vote in a few months. I would be more worried about that kind of thing than a tattoo.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by Porsche_monkey

We only think that because they seem to be inextricably linked, like the sun and heat. I could be wrong, I admit that. Evidence to date makes that unlikely, but possible.

Why do I care, I actually don't. But someone started this thread and was concerned about his daughters tattoo, and I happen to think they are for the most part downscale and low rent.

You are more than welcome to get one, and I promise not to comment unless you post a picture and say 'what do you think?'.

You say it much more eloquently than I. Spot on.

[Porsche_monkey]

Originally Posted by milt

You say it much more eloquently than I. Spot on.

Milt, we were separated at birth. You got the mechanical skills, I got the vocabulary. Thank-you for the compliment. I know it's not accepted in PPOT, but I was trying to be thoughtful and polite.

[HardDrive]

This thread is sickening. Astonishing how petty and narrow people can be.

[nostatic]

Could those who like tats address my point? Do you get a tat to make a statement?

[Porsche_monkey]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

This thread is sickening. Astonishing how petty and narrow people can be.

I would think (hope?) the I.Q. deduction comments were meant in jest. Simply not liking, appreciating, or approving of tattoo's might be narrow minded, but I don't think it qualifies as sickening.

I feel the same way about country music.

[Gogar]

It's a shame this has turned into a thread about tattoos.

[Porsche_monkey]

Originally Posted by Gogar

It's a shame this has turned into a thread about tattoos.

Good point. I will stop. The issue is step-parenting. My apologies I was one of the diverters.

[3.2 CAB]

Just one word for you, "Jager"

[J1NX3D]

Originally Posted by Tim Hancock

When I think of tattoos, this is what comes to mind.

I don't like them.

Am I judgemental?.... You be the judge.

This is a Maori tattoo and has cultural significance. The piercings do not. It is not white trash. Although the facial tattoos aren't common these days amongst westernised Maori they are out there. In times forgotten, your facial tattoo stated your profession amongst other things. Wiki the word 'moko'.

I'm sure that if this woman was a New Zealander and wore this Maori tattoo with all those piercings, traditional Maori would be offended or disgusted.

I am not Maori but Maori culture is strong in NZ and Maori and English are the official languages. When I got my first deployment (Middle East- Afghanistan), like many service men and women I know, I got a Maori tattoo (on my left arm) and I am very proud of what it represents.

I'm of Samoan descent but not culture. I still appreciate Samoan culture though. My uncle got a traditional samoan tattoo that started at his neck and went all the way down to his ankles. Very scary to me but important to him.