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Ms. Toad

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11. Really mixed feelings...

Fri Jan 20, 2012, 05:27 PM

Jan 2012

Tattoos are permanent - and depending on where they are, and career path, they can impact things like the ability to get a job. (Right or wrong, people with tattoos are not a protected class and in most states, you could be fired or not hired merely for having a tattoo - and a whole lot of other things that are completely unrelated to performance.)

Parents ought to have enough sense to make wise decisions for their children, but don't always. There are certain things with lifelong impact that parents cannot assign away on behalf of their children (some privacy rights and personal injury claims, for example). Tattoos are a way minor thing - but they are permanent. I guess I'm in favor of some age limit - I don't know if 18 is the right one.

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Georgia Mom Arrested for Allowing 10-Year-Old to Get Tattoo [View all] RZM Jan 2012 OP

His body, his choice? (nt) The Straight Story Jan 2012 #1

How about a six year old? "His body, his choice.?" demosincebirth Jan 2012 #4

Is that sarcasm? RZM Jan 2012 #5

So what age for abortions/birth control/condoms/etc? The Straight Story Jan 2012 #7

I imagine we all agree that an arbitrary number is needed in many cases LanternWaste Jan 2012 #9

Comparing tattoos and sex doesn't really work. RZM Jan 2012 #10

There's that intrusive big government that the GOP loves. AtomicKitten Jan 2012 #2

I see nothing wrong with this Politicalboi Jan 2012 #3

I don't think the issue is what exactly was put on his body RZM Jan 2012 #6

I realize that Politicalboi Jan 2012 #14

I don't think assessing each tattoo on a case by case basis is feasible RZM Jan 2012 #18

Where I'm from most people use t-shirts Blue_Tires Jan 2012 #21

One, I, too, would not have thought it a crime, but two, joeybee12 Jan 2012 #8

That's what I would have said RZM Jan 2012 #12

Exactly...nt joeybee12 Jan 2012 #31

Really mixed feelings... Ms. Toad Jan 2012 #11

I share your bifurcated feelings etherealtruth Jan 2012 #41

No tattoo ... be he should be allowed to get a conceal carry license ... this is America!!! JoePhilly Jan 2012 #13

The tattoo artist is also to blame for not requiring ID. You can't get one under 18 in PA either. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #15

I agree. The artist was obvioulsy not familiar with Georgia law on the subject RZM Jan 2012 #16

That they do. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #20

Two things - parental concent - not knowing socialindependocrat Jan 2012 #17

The line already is drawn. The law is very clear. RZM Jan 2012 #19

OMG- You have no sense of humor at all do you? socialindependocrat Jan 2012 #22

I don't get it...She WAS ARRESTED becasue her son got a tattoo? It might not Ecumenist Jan 2012 #23

The only thing I see wrong with this is the arrest. bigwillq Jan 2012 #24

He should get his ear pierced instead. Brickbat Jan 2012 #25

Touche RZM Jan 2012 #26

Not at all. Brickbat Jan 2012 #28

weee trumad Jan 2012 #27

I'm actually surprised Ms. Toad Jan 2012 #29

i didnt think there would ever be a reason that i might consider being ok with a parent letting a 10 seabeyond Jan 2012 #30

Then it becomes a matter of opinion customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #35

i am not arguing law. this isnt mine to do. i would not put a tattoo on a 10yr old. seabeyond Jan 2012 #37

This is horrible. The mother was arrested? yardwork Jan 2012 #32

Happened here KT2000 Jan 2012 #33

One more reason to arrest someone, in the greatest prison industry on the Planet. sarcasmo Jan 2012 #34

She's been charged with a misdemeanor RZM Jan 2012 #36

While i think it's not a great idea for a 10 year old to get a tattoo, MadrasT Jan 2012 #38

That is a good point RZM Jan 2012 #39

I doubt he's going to change his mind about memorializing his dead brother. LeftyMom Jan 2012 #40