https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:27:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-330230 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:13:44 +0000 ladyfingers 330230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got mine for my 30th birthday, my dad knows about it, he couldn't care less! DH has one also, and both his parents know. His mom has one, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329884 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:26:48 +0000 cyndistar3 329884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom knows, I was 17 when I got it. She didn't like it at first now she is whatever about it because my sister has way more. And my dad was the one who tattooed me so of course he knows and approves (he was the one who kept asking me what tattoo I wanted!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329870 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:20:13 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 329870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yepp I have 4 and my mom knows about them all. My dad doesn't know about my newest one, but I will tell him eventually All mine are small/coverable so my mom doesn't mind them at all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329865 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:16:10 +0000 GrapeCrush 329865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yeah. my mom doesn't mind one bit(she's got 3 of her own). my dad on the other hand is a little more old fashioned when it comes to them, so he doesn't really approve. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329863 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:15:24 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 329863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom knows about mine. I'm not sure about my dad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329847 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:01:21 +0000 mauri 329847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one tattoo that I will never tell my parents about. My mom is super religious and thinks you can't get into heaven if you have tattoos. My husband actually has one that matches mine, and his parents don't know either. We got them in a discreet location, just for us to know about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329842 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:55:47 +0000 rachiecakes 329842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I told my parents my first was a temporary tattoo the first few times the saw it, haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329838 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:54:22 +0000 autumnlove 329838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MungBean: Hahaha, DH is in his 30s and his bro is 40! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329664 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:16:30 +0000 lavender 329664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one when I turned 21 and my mom is super old fashioned and she didn't find out for a good year. Until I leaned over and it peeked out. ooops </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329662 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:12:17 +0000 Turd Ferguson 329662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, I have three and they know about all three (the first one my mom had to sign approval for). They're all in places you can't/won't see on a normal, every-day basis though, so I think that helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329621 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:26:52 +0000 mrsjyw 329621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never got one, but I would have told them if I had gotten one~.... my mom, I'm sure is grateful that I never got one. DH has two and his parents know--his dad took him to get his first one for his 17th birthday? (and FIL is SUPER old school, so I was pretty surprised to hear about that!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329589 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:33:16 +0000 MediaNaranja 329589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents (or mom, really) has never been a fan of tattoos. But if I had one she wouldn't flip out or anything. Probably would feel sad for a few days and then get over it.</p> <p>That being said, DH is a tattoo artist &amp; has full sleeves &amp; is working on a full back piece. My mom doesn't care at all! DH always wears long sleeves around her though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329521 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:51:00 +0000 ChuckNorris 329521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom hates my tattoos... And my husband does too! It's a huge fight every time I get one. But whatever, I told him early on (way before marriage or engagement!) it's a part of who I am, and he will just have to deal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329515 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:32:15 +0000 pinkcupcake 329515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have a tattoo, but if I did, I'd have to hide it from my mom... and I'm 31! Hahaha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329506 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:20:54 +0000 DigAPony 329506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have two and my parents don't care at all. My mom has a little half moon on her shoulder that she got done when I was in high school--my dad and I got her a gift certificate for a tattoo parlor for her birthday one year.</p> <p>My mother in law, however, was very obviously displeased with my second tattoo, which I got about nine months after my husband and I moved in together. She was at our apartment a few days after I got it and she asked me if I had a temporary tattoo...it got very awkward after that. Funnily enough (and I say that sarcastically), she decided tattoos weren't that bad after my husband's little brother who can do no wrong got two big tattoos on his arms. Strange... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329490 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:05:53 +0000 SweetMamaM 329490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, I got my first as a 21st birthday present, my dad was somewhat disapproving but had to admit it looked pretty cool! Since then my sister has got multiple without any comment... Older siblings paving the way as usual LOL. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329270 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 14:56:33 +0000 mrs.earrings 329270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been thinking about getting a couple of tattoos for a long time. My parents won't care at all (actually, my mum wants to get one too!) but I am quite nervous about my inlaws seeing them, even though their other son is a part-time tattoo artist. Also, my grandfather will hit the roof (he once kicked my dad out for getting his ear pierced). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329256 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 14:28:58 +0000 Sweet T 329256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, my mom was with me when I got my tattoo. Even if she hadn't been, she couldn't be mad about it. She has 3! I showed my dad when I got home and he told me he was disappointed in me. Umm thanks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329247 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 14:13:20 +0000 mediagirl 329247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, they weren't thrilled that I got one. I only have one and only want the one, though. I'm sure they're thankful it's not in an obvious spot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329213 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:37:10 +0000 chopsuey 329213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. They weren't happy about them! Haa </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329211 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:36:21 +0000 Bookish 329211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, they know about them! The first one, which I got at 19, I tried to hide but my mom had access to my bank account and DUH there was a chunk of money missing that she wanted to know about :p </p> <p>My mom STILL gives me shit about them, and I'm 25 and have three more! She likes to pretend that she 'hasn't seen one' yet and get all shocked and offended. *rollseyes* My grandma took it better than she did lol!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329194 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:10:00 +0000 lovehoneybee 329194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, they know about all of them (and if they didn't before, all four were visible on my wedding day). My dad and I actually have matching ones (a fleur de lis commemorating Hurricane Katrina). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329192 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:06:58 +0000 mrs. bird 329192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I showed them after I got my first one. They liked it. I had my dad spell check my last one before I had it done (if only he'd also spell checked the artist as he did it... Lol). I think my mom would rather it be somewhere less visible, but she would never say that to me. She very much respects my choices for my body. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329173 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 12:43:53 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 329173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom cried after mt first three because she was so "hurt" that I would do that to her, but after I kept getting them I think she finally realized I wasn't getting them to spite her but because I genuinely liked them.<br /> they still really bug her though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329163 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 12:27:01 +0000 BSB 329163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got my tattoo when I was 21 and did not tell my parents. I know my dad wouldn't care but was afraid my mom would talk me out of it. About a year or so after I got my tattoo, she noticed that got one. I guess it wasn't a big deal for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329162 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 12:26:27 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 329162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made sure to show mine off to my parents. They were mad, but I was 35, what could they do?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329161 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 12:26:15 +0000 CATWOMAN 329161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a tattoo I got right when I turned 18. I didn't hide it all all, and my family was dissappointed. Now, I hate the ugly thing and totally sympathize with my poor parents! I think the legal age limit should be raised to 25. Maybe that's just because I have a dang ohm symbol in plain sight. Hehe </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-your-parents-know-about-your-tattoos#post-329158 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 12:22:08 +0000 autumnlove 329158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH got a tattoo 15 years ago that his mom is still unaware of. His brother has a lot of tattoos that he keeps under wraps from his mom. Years ago, my MIL discovered one of BIL's tattoos the morning before his graduation and got so mad that she skipped his commencement ceremonies. She is very old fashioned and thinks tatts are only for bad people and it erases all of his accomplishments! Ha, she only knows about 1 tattoo and BIL now has about 20!</p> <p>I don't have any tattoos but I would be sad if my kids hid them from me! </p>