Henna Tattoo Designs; Should You Consider Them?
Most parents are reluctant to allow their child to receive a tattoo because they are so permanent. This is extremely understandable since most humans change as we age in our thoughts and many times in our actions. The compromise can be the henna tattoo from the many henna tattoo designs.
If you are a parent wondering how far to let your child go in expressing their thoughts and feelings, or how lasting that expression should be, then consider some of the thoughts on this page. Likewise, if you are a child attempting to convince your parents to allow you to wear a tattoo, you need to consider these thoughts also.
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Ok so we have a generation gap. It’s inevitable and has happened to every generation. As a parent, I was raised at a time when the art of a tattoo was considered an art. It usually represented a rebel, biker or criminal, maybe even a gang member. As a child, you probably have a greater understanding of the meaning of tattoos as body art than your parents do.
So now you know I am a parent who wants to protect my child, I really do hold back out of love. So to convince me will mean reasoning with me. Getting a tattoo is a serious and big decision. I need a better reason than “I just want it”. This isn’t like choosing a dress or a pair of shoes that you can change when your taste, or fashion changes. It is like a piercing, you will be stuck with it for life. It is such a big decision that in some states a minor cannot get a tattoo, even with parental consent.
I also expect my child to help me understand. I need to understand what the different designs mean, what they are associated with and why you are choosing the design you are interested in. You will need to do your research, show me you understand my concerns, and maybe take me to the parlor for me to look around.
But you know what there is value in waiting for a permanent tattoo. A henna tattoo is professional looking, and they are non-permanent dying or staining of the top layer of skin. There are many wonderful and popular henna tattoo designs to choose from. They will fade in 2-4 weeks and this allows you to choose from many henna tattoo designs as fashion or your thoughts change. Henna tattoos are being widely used as a compromise between children and parents, and I think it a fantastic idea. They are not the cheap sticker type purchased in your local department store; they are fine quality, professional looking, just not permanent. When you attain the age of no longer being a minor, then thoughtfully consider a more permanent tattoo. Your parents and you will all be very thankful you had the foresight to compromise, and you then will fully enjoy your tattoo because it will represent who you are, and who you wish to become as an adult.