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Ink
Diamonds are forever; so are tattoos.
But unlike a nice piece of jewelry, a butterfly tattoo
may not be quite as appealing in 10 years.
Recent polls show that more than 20 percent
of adults in the United States have tattoos. If
that number surprises you, just wait. Thirtysix percent of 18-to-25-year-olds have at least
one tattoo.
Body ink can represent ideas, interests,
emotions and numerous aspects of one’s
personal life, and with so many young adults
choosing tattoos as a means of self-expression,
your teenagers may start entertaining the idea.
While opinions differ immensely on the topic,
arming yourself with the right information
can help you guide your teen toward a wellthought-out decision.
If your teen shows interest in acquiring a
tattoo, be open to discussing the idea. Talk to
parents of other teens wh