new tattoo for the college kid...

A.S.A.P
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:30:07 +0000

Sometimes when mothers and daughters are very close, little acts of independence seem important to the daughters. She may have wanted to tell you, but was afraid your reaction would make her feel more dependent. I can also see where a tattoo might make her feel more in control of her own life. It might be interesting to talk about some of this when she’ s home for spring break - to see what her reasons were, without judging.
Tattoos seem like no-biggie for this generation of kids. I think now that the establishments must be licensed and are held to strict standards, a lot of the anti-establishment signals have waned, and they are almost mainstream. At least among those under 30!