How to break the news to them...

Question

i am 18 years old and i really want to get a nose ring before i go to college in august. ive talked to my mom about it and shes more alright with the nose ring (its one of those small ones that look like a sparkle is stuck on your nose) than the tattoo i want...im only going to get the nose ring for now, but i dont know how to tell my parents that i want/am getting it...whats your advice??? oh, and they are pretty conservative and would be very pissed if i went and did it with out telling them...also they WILL try to talk me out of it...i just need advice on how to get to through the convo and end up with them slighty ok with it

Answer 1

Oh pleaseeee!!!

Answer 2

okay first off get the tattoo if you want. im so sick of people saying what about when you are 70? please. its not like you are going to be wearing S****y clothes and trying to pick up guys when you are that age. i have a tattoo and love it!!!!! getting another one soon.

as for the nose thing. i think honestly you should just do it. you are 18 and going to college. when i got to college i went nuts. mainly because my folks never let me do anything in high school. i cut my hair and dyed it dark brown. i got my cartilage pierced and did not tell them. i waited till i came home to visit. they were sort of like well you are over 18 and in college. but to be fair my parents are so liberal its not even funny so that maybe why. as for my tattoo my dad went with me and scoped the place out first.

seriously just get your nose pierced. they will love you no matter what. im not saying disobey your parents. i am saying be in charge of your own life. if you really have to talk to them about it just say look i love you both but i am 18 and going to college. this is something i really want and i love you two enough to talk to you about it first. more then likely they will say okay.

good luck. and again dont let anyone talk you out of anything you want. including that tattoo. trust me when you are 70 it wont matter. thats what clothes are for.  

Answer 3

just let them know you respect their opinion and want them involved in the things you do but also let them know that this is something you really want and plan on doing but would prefer it done with their blessing.  besides if you don't like it then you can let it grow back in.

good luck

Answer 4

Wish that's all I had to worry about.....you're starting college for pete's sake. Shouldn't  you be worried about classes and books and stuff like that? You already talked to your mother, talk to her again. Listen to what they have to say and weigh your options carefully...remember who's most likely footing the college bill, your cell phone bill, etc.

Answer 5

Ok well first of all...

I have a piercing on my belly...

so I agree get ur nose pierced cause

u can always take the ring out...

But the tatoo I recommend u dont get one....

It is something u can get rid of...

lets remember it is permanet...

In 35 years ur going to regret getting it...

dont do it hun....

But if u really want to go right ahead...

its ur body...

But I really suggest u not...

well what ever u decide to do good luck!

XOXO, Miss.Rae Rae

P.S. Jungle loveeee ♥

Answer 6

Well the best way to get it thru to them is go do what you want your 18 you dont need permission to get a tattoo or a peircing.   Go do it just make sure its one your gonna like for the rest of your life.

Good luck

Answer 7

If you are 18, you are an adult. Do what YOU want to do.

Answer 8

Your concern for their feelings exhibits genuine maturity.  I commend you.  Since you do not require their permission, simply and gently inform them of your plans.  If they get all amped up, tell them that it is a choice you have the right to make and it is unfortunate that they feel the need to react so strongly.  Parents are fragile beings.  Be gentle.  And remember that children grow up and become adults but parents remain mothers and fathers forever.

Peace Out!

P.S.  I am 54 years old and a mother and grandmother.  I have a few tattoos and a few piercings.  I did NOT ask my children for their permission.