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55
33
Yes. No Way!
Debate Score:88
Arguments:46
Total Votes:95
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Should Anyone Below 18 Be Allowed To Get A Tattoo

Yes.

Side Score: 55
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No Way!

Side Score: 33
6 points

Well, I'm going to put my viewpoint in as well. I believe if the parent lets them, then it's fine. I agree, a lot, if not all, will soon regret it because of maturity, but thats my view on it.

Side: Yes.
4 points

Any minor should be able to do whatever they want to their body as long as their parents approve. Tattoos are a way to express yourself and there should be no laws/restrictions stopping them from doing so. As long as they have parental consent they should be able to get a tattoo.

Side: Yes.
3 points

I don't see why not? I have students at my school, who are getting tattoos. You can get tattoos but your parents have to agree that you can get a tattoo.

Side: Yes.
gnjkaghn(11) Disputed
3 points

WHEN YOU GET A TATTOO,

ITS NOT REALLY COOL.

PEOPLE YELL: "BOO"

AND JUMP IN THE POOL.

I GOTTA BETTER ONE!!!

poo is great

i tell you mate

Side: No Way!
4 points

I believe that if anyone wants a tattoo let them have it it´s their body not yours. Let them live their life the way they choose and you live yours.

Side: No Way!
3 points

They should be required to have their social security number tattooed on their ass cheeks so we can keep track of them.

Side: Yes.
orgyofsteven(1) Clarified
1 point

why the ass cheek? booby tats are wayy better!! dont you agree

Side: Yes.
3 points

Sure! What the hell... we might as well all look like freaks!

Side: Yes.
3 points

Why not? If you can get married at 16 (at least in hill country), you should be able to get a tattoo by then.

Side: Yes.
DevinSeay(1120) Clarified
3 points

I live in the "hill country" and I know a lot of people that were married when they were 16. However, that was a long time ago. I don't know anyone currently that has been married at 16. I'm preety sure you can't now. However, I have seen people as young as 15 that have kids here. They are usually treated as outcasts though.

Side: Yes.
3 points

They should have a parent with them to clarify and make sure it is a good choice. My favorite tattoo artist always gives you suggestions sto you do not make any bad choices, and he will not do one that he thinks is a bad choice.

Side: Yes.

Hm...I'm gonna go with yes on this one, at least in that the she should be lowered to 16. Anything below that is unreasonable, but I don't think the limit needs to be quite as high as 18. I am of the belief that it's better to let people make (minor) bad decisions than nail all these "rules" into peoples' heads at a young age. Besides, getting a tattoo under the age of 18 doesn't mean you have to do it without permission.

Side: Yes.
3 points

Where I live, minors can get a tattoo if they have parental consent. I think this is good as a form of protection for tat shops, given the legal situation regarding minors.

The drawback is that many parents will say no, and some kids will go get..."back ally" tattoos...from people who are not trained or prepared to do it safely. That is an unfortunate side effect of age-restricting, but given that teens are still growing (physically and emotionally) at that age, I think the age restriction is warranted.

Side: Yes.
3 points

I think it should be legal as long as there is parental consent. And like an earlier post said, you don't want them to go find some random person that says "they know what they're doing" even though they have no training at all and then something horrible happens.

Side: Yes.
2 points

Dependin on the reason. If it is something important and you have your parents concent, yes you should. There are many factors, if underage people want to get tattoos they can find a way, for example: do it with a safety pin and ink, older friends with a tattoo gun. People who do it at home also have higher risk of getting hepatitis, skin infection, HIV, and MRSA.

Side: Yes.
1 point

From when people are 14 they should do what they want. When I turn 15 I want to have a tattoo.

Side: Yes.

You can still get a tat anyway. I know people that were 12 and had tats. You just have to get an adult to sign for you

Side: Yes.
1 point

There is no reason why minors shouldn't be able to get a tattoo. Tattoos are beautiful pieces of artwork that are meaningful and pleasant to keep with you to the grave. I was 16 when I got my first tattoo on my forearm, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I wake up in the morning to this beautiful piece of art with my three favorite words on it, and it drives me throughout my day. I would have to say that if I didn't get the tattoo, my life until now(30) would have been a lot more depressing and dreadful. Could I have waited? Yes, I very well could have. But why would I want to? We only get one life and one youth. We might as well enjoy it while we can. Still, a parents consent and physical presence during the process should be required, but parents shouldn't react so harshly on their kids for wanting to get a tattoo.

Side: Yes.
3 points

No I don't think so.

A tattoo is gonna be there for life. Some might say, that if you change your mind about it, you can just have a surgery.

Thats not always the case.

Some colors are really hard to remove. Some colors you have to use some really dangerous lights to be able to remove, and there is a very high risk of developing cancer, if you go through with the surgery. There is also a risk of getting cancer just by getting the tattoo.

15, 16 17, even 20 year olds can be stupid as hell.

15 year olds don't know what they're doing, how should they know? As well as 16 year olds .. and I can go on. They can do crazy things, stupid things.

I think that age limit is a nice thing. If a person DESPERATELY wants a tattoo, then they can wait a few years.

Side: No Way!
KingBlack(223) Disputed
2 points

Gotta learn sometime might as well get stupidity out early besides its not like younger people cant do any type of good decisions like everyone under a certain age would get stupid tattoos they would regret for their life.. but either way think it should be up to parents discretion.

Side: Yes.
_deleted0_(850) Disputed
3 points

Its not like I think, that when you're a certain age, then you will make good decissions.

But I think everyone knows, that teenagers they're not very sensible. Hormons take over your life when you're a teenager. And I really don't get why a person couldn't wait with the tattoo a few years till they're old enough to get it.

And I don't think a parent should be able to allow their under age children to get tattoo's. Nor should they get them cigarettes and alcohol. Becouse some parent, just becouse they're over 21, doesn't mean they make good decissions. Some parents are crappy parents.

Side: No Way!
_deleted0_(850) Disputed
3 points

And also, a tattoo is a pretty hard punishment for a stupid thing you've done in your youth.

A tattoo is gonna be there forever... unless a surgery.

But then again.. a baby is also gonna be there forever, thats a pretty hard punishment too. But I think, if we can save children from some punishments, that are really harsh, then I think we should do it.

Side: No Way!
riahlize(1573) Disputed
1 point

There is also a risk of getting cancer just by getting the tattoo.

There is no evidence to conclude this.

While I agree that generally adolescents act more without critical thought, I don't want to use that argument as solid and valid.

Side: Yes.
3 points

People under 18 dont have enough maturity to know whether they are making a good enough decision. Also it ruins there chance in being able to give blood.

Side: No Way!
3 points

I think the age limit is a good thing, I knew I wanted a tattoo since I was 12 but had to wait until I was 18 it gave me plenty of time to decide on what I wanted most people I know who had tattoos done under 18 regetted what they had and have had cover up work done since, it was mainly girls names and bands that they liked at the time either that or they did'nt look after them and spoilt them

Side: No Way!
2 points

NO!! Tattoos are bad! Say, for instance, you were mad about Pepper Pig when you are six so you get a tattoo. Then you have to live with it or pay thousands of pounds to get it removed. WASTE OF MONEY.

Side: No Way!
DevinSeay(1120) Disputed
3 points

I don't mean six years old. I mean like 15, 16, 17. Six is way to young in general.

Side: Yes.
2 points

Okay, first of all, why would you even WANT to get a tattoo?! OUCH! Next, you will regret getting it for the rest of your life. Unless, of course, you want to pay A LOT of money to get it removed. If so, be my guest. I don't care if you want to hurt yourself. You will regret the decisions your immature, undeveloped brain made. TATTOOS AREN'T COOL!!!

Side: No Way!
DevinSeay(1120) Disputed
1 point

I never said I wanted a tattoo. I'm saying, if I person wants one, then he or she may get one. I've also met people that said they would have still gotten a tattoo if they had a second chance. So not everyone regrets them. I'm old enough to get a tattoo, but I don't want one and I don't have any. So you don't have to call me immature and undeveloped.

Side: Yes.

No because they will not be grown enough to decide !

Side: No Way!

They are minors and are not of the age to consent. A minor should not have his flesh marked up.

Side: No Way!