I'm 15 and getting a tattoo...?

Question

Max [my best friend and ex] killed himself 3 weeks ago and i'm getting a tattoo in memory of him my parents have said its fine as they know what i'm doing it for and i know i wont regret it as he was so close to me i have the design sorted as me and him we're going to get matching ones on my 16th birthday but r.i.p he didnt make it that long and i jsut want to know a good place for it where i can look at it and remember him but so that it isnt too obvious that the school will complain

Answer 1

im so sorry for what happened.... its not easy i kno. i have been there. i think a tattoo would be really cute! its a perefect way to remember him! you could do it on the inside of your wrist or above your heart between you clavicle and heart...i wear a dog tag for the friend that i lost...

R.I.P

hope this helps

Answer 2

I thought you had to be 16. I guess with your parents' permission you can do anything. Personally I wouldn't do it. Don't you have something of his that you can wear on a chain around your neck?  I hope you don't regret it when you get another best friend in your life.  

Answer 3

I think that you should give yourself a little bit more time to grieve your friends death, oh lets say a year or so, then if you still feel the need to get a tattoo then do it. Do not rush into something that is going to be with you for the rest of your life.

Answer 4

dont get it on ur back just above ur butt cuz thats kinda S****y and u wont be able to look at it all the time

get it on ur shoulder or ankle (just wear higher socks and the school wont notice

omg im so sorry about max by the way : (

Answer 5

I don't know. Your views on suicide might change, and you may realize that it was selfish of him to do that and then you may regret it. I wouldn't get his name, as a future bf might not like it, but maybe something to represent the friendship you had.

Answer 6

I'm sorry about your loss.  It will definitely not be something you regret, so don't listen to anyone else that says that. I have a memorial tattoo for my mother and a best friend that I have lost in the last 18 months.  To me, that is something that you will never regret!  Maybe incorporate his initials in as well since he has passed?  As far as placement, just make sure it's tasteful and hidden.  You may think that a place is appropriate until it hinders you in the future.  You are too young to know what career you will end up with, so if you are to get a tat that early just be careful.

Answer 7

it depends on how big it is and what it looks like. i would say wrist if its small... people wouldn't really notice it too much. I mean, if your parents are ok with it, who are we to say that you shouldn't have one.  

Answer 8

I'm sorry to hear about that...considering your age, and since you really want it. I'd get a small one maybe on your inner wrist or the back of your shoulder

Answer 9

I think the best place to get a memorial tattoo is on your upper arm. You probably shouldn't get a very big one if you want to be able to cover it, but it is a place where it wont look trashy and that is easily covered up. Make sure that you really think about what you want for this friend; a lot of people just pick one out of the designs at a tattoo shop and that is not what you want to do. A tattoo artist can help you design something that will be special for you. I'm sorry that you have lost Max, I have lost many people close to me in my 19 years of life. I am getting two memorial tattoos to remind me of my grandmothers that I have lost, both on my upper arms. From what I understand, most tattoo shops still will not tattoo someone under the age of 16 even with parental consent because it is legally considered child abuse. You may have to wait until you are officially 16 years of age, unless you go to a less reputable tattoo shop, which I do NOT suggest. I'm also sorry to hear that you are not expected to live past 30, but don't make mistakes just because of that. Make sure you take enough time to be sure of the tattoo you want. Something this special shouldn't be rushed into, but that doesn't mean you have to wait a year, only you can judge when you are ready. Good luck!

Answer 10

I think you should wait. You're still grieving. Wait a year or two and if you still want it, then get it.

Answer 11

Even if your parents said it was okay, wait until you are 18.

Chances are that you haven't stopped growing yet--if you get your tattoo now and then you grow more, it will completely ruin your tattoo.

I understand the circumstance, but tattoos that have to be fixed due to distortion usually look really bad.  

Answer 12

I think its cool that you want a tattoo to remember him. But i think you should wait. Wait until you're older. I wanted one since i was 14, but now that i am old enough my ideas have changed a billion times. Even the idea of a tat for my uncle who had passed away when i was 15. I realize now that you dont need a tattoo to remember a lost loved one.  

Answer 13

Tattoos are very personal I personally have a small one in my back, of a clown face small, think about  it and realize the best place you can keep memories of him is in your heart and times you've spend together

Answer 14

i think it fine as long as it ain't to old 4 u and u get it on your arm should prob. very high up were your sleeve will cover it  and if he is very important 2 u then u should

Answer 15

get it on your wrist on the opposite hand you write with

and sorry about you loss :(

x

Answer 16

Terribly sorry for your loss...

I would get it on my inner wrist, you can always wear bracelets over it...

Answer 17

Aw that's sweet

well... you should get it on your hip!!

it'd be cute and the school can't complain..

Answer 18

what about foot?? so why arent you going to live past 30?? im soo sorry for your loss

Answer 19

i had my tattoo wen i was 15 and never in my life did i regret it.tattoo is an art!having a tattoo with a very deep meaning is the most coolest thing that will happen for you.you may have this on your left wrist,so as you can hide it whenever your on school by wearing watch.

Answer 20

Maybe, you could think about getting something small, wrist, or ankel, because your under age and sais you wont regret it, but mabye and 18 21 you colud something bigger if its something you want. good luck.

Answer 21

Wait until you're of legal age!!!