Hi, my son is 17 years old and these days all he talks about is piercing and tattoos. It's not like I will forbid him that, but I would like to know if his desire for that means a cry for help? Is it necessary for me to talk to him about it, I know that adolescent age might be very difficult?
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It is true that those years represent a period of self questioning, discovering the world and independence in every possible way. I also have tattoos and I must admit that I never lacked attention from my parents. Have you thought that he maybe just likes tattoos and piercing? Maybe that is his way of saying – hey world, here I am, look at me! No danger in that...
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No, at all. It is not a solution at all. Adolescence get what they want, usually. They are in that type of the age, and the most important thing is one - don't say NO to them. Why? Because they will do it anyway. It is very important to talk about it with your kid, telling him or her all the dangerous that this can cause if he do it at some unsafe place. Talk to your kid about the tattoo aftercare, about piercing aftercare, etc. Remember, if the wants to do it and you tell no to him, he can take some money and do this tattoo at some place that is not registered. You don't want that, right?
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not exactly a cry for help.. but it is the need for acceptance he thinks he'll gain from it. Just reinforce in your son that he doesn't need to do those things for acceptance; instead just be himself, and be confident in that. Exercise is a GREAT confidence builder. :-D
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