In any case, you can consider that things are not so bad in the relationship if the child came and asked the parents what they thought about it.
Parents need to act wisely to maintain their authority and not destroy this delicate harmony - teenagers are so vulnerable.
Let's try to figure out how to dissuade a child who is going to decorate his body with a tattoo.
This definitely won't help.
The worst option is the phrases “don’t even think/don’t stutter/don’t hope...” and other variations on this theme.
Calling the idea crazy or ill-considered is also not a good idea - you'll offend and then you'll have to regret it, because in the end the tattoo will still appear.
Wise python Kaa
This is roughly how you should receive the news, demonstrating calmness with your whole body and spirit.
Why is this necessary? Because the teenager will be predisposed to your angry reaction. You will greatly discourage him with your calmness, but then you need to counterattack.
Instead of saying, "No! No one in our family has tattoos!" - ask a couple of clarifying questions.
It is important to act in such a way that the child believes in your interest, as if you yourself were going to tattoo the name of your beloved wife on your chest.
It is also important to remember that it is useless to dissuade a teenager, as is waiting a little.
It would be better to ask him what kind of drawing he chose, its meaning, what the choice is connected with, etc. And then lead him to the idea that a tattoo can be important when applying for a job.
Often, reputable organizations refuse to hire employees with various body decorations.
Then talk about how the body, muscle shape will change and what will happen to the image if the child starts playing sports or, conversely, gets fat.
And if your child imitates his favorite band, just remind him that his taste may soon change to the opposite.
This trick works without fail when couples in love are going to get a tattoo.
Also talk about self-esteem (tattoos are often applied to increase it), talk about the ability to accept yourself as you are, about self-expression in other ways (sports, technology, art).
In other words, don’t refuse, but drag out the time until the wind of change blows.
Earlier we talked about why a child constantly puts his hands in his mouth .
