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What if your teen wanted a tattoo?

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We asked our Facebook fans what they would say if their teen announced that they wanted a tattoo. Here's what they had to say:

No way!


- Not while under my roof and I'd have to pay for it. Even then we'd have a "little" talk. - Lulama Mdlikiva

- I will let my teen realise that I don't want her 2 do it. - Funsho Adeniyi Coker

- ABSOLUTELY NO! - Sagree Moodley

- No, no, baby girl! The body is a temple and should be treated with respect. - Bianca Angelique Prinsloo

All for it

- If he goes and gets a job to pay for it. Sure. - Mandy Lopes Cunha

- I have a tattoo, so I wouldn't mind my daughter having one. I'd ask that it has a significant meaning and be put on a place where you won't be embarrassed about it when your 50. - Inge Marcus

- As long as they can show extensive research into the design that they want and explain why, go ahead. Dad and I have them so why shouldn't our kid? - Fiona Crowley

- I can't really say no since I have two, but they should wait until they're 18 and can pay for it themselves. - Gaynor Hendricks

What would you say? Kat Von D may be an extreme example, but if it's what your teen wanted, would you support them? Vote below.

If my teen wanted a tattoo...

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