A MOTHER has revealed that she let her teenage daughter get a tattoo as an early Christmas present.
Shannon Marie questioned whether letting her get made her a “bad mum” but claimed she isn’t bothered if it does.
A mother has caused a huge divide online after letting her teenage daughter get a tattooCredit: tiktok/@shanmarie208
While many didn’t see a problem with Shannon Marie’s actions, others thought it made the influencer a “bad mum”Credit: tiktok/@shanmarie208
Posting on , the , who is from the , shared a selfie alongside her daughter, just moments before they visited a tattoo parlour together.
Alongside the snap, the mother, who lives in Post Falls, a city in , questioned: “Does it make me a for letting my 16-year-old get a tattoo for her early present?”
But moments later, Shannon confirmed that she “doesn’t give a f**k” if it does, as she beamed: “Merry Christmas baby!”
Moments after in Shannon’s video, viewers saw the young girl lying on her front as she got her first .
And just seconds later, the content creator shared a snap of her daughter proudly showing off her – some stunning roses on the back of her .
Equally thrilled with the sleek tattoo, Shannon thanked the tattoo parlour for doing her daughter’s design.
As well as this, she beamed: “She loves it!”
While it is , in the US, the rules vary.
In Idaho, it is legal in for a 16-year-old to get a tattoo – but only with certain conditions.
In fact, for minors aged 14 to 17, are allowed if their parent or legal guardian gives prior written informed consent, but this must be given and signed in the presence of the .
Big divide
But Shannon’s clip, which was posted under the username @ shanmarie208 , has clearly left many open-mouthed, with social media users totally divided by Shannon’s decision to let her teenager get a tattoo.
While many didn’t see a problem with it, others thought it made Shannon a “bad mum.”
They are still growing and their skin is still stretching. Why would you allow that at a young age?
TikTok user
One person said: “You’re an awesome mum! The fact that she told/asked you vs doing it behind your back shows the amount of trust and love she has for you.”
Another added: “I let my 16 year old get a tattoo. She’s a good person with good grades, and guess what.. she’s still a good person with good grades, just with a tattoo lol.”
A third commented: “I did the same thing when my daughter turned 17.”
UK laws around tattoos
HERE are the rules you need to be aware of regarding tattoos in the UK.
Under-18 tattooing is illegal
- The Tattooing of Minors Act 1969 makes it a criminal offence to tattoo someone under 18.
- The only legal exception is when the tattoo is done for medical reasons by a qualified medical practitioner (or under their supervision).
Parental consent doesn’t override the law
- Even if a parent or guardian gives permission, the tattooist would be breaking the law if the client is under 18.
Age verification is required
- Tattoo artists must take “reasonable precautions” to check a person is 18 or over.
- This means asking for ID (passport, driving licence, etc.) is common.
Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: “Nope! My daughter got one for her 16th. I drove her to Vegas to get it.”
But at the same time, one user slammed: “Yes, before 18 is too young. They can do what they want after they’re grown.”
A second thought it made Shannon a “bad mum,” as she gasped: “Yes!!! They are still growing and their skin is still stretching. Why would you allow that at a young age?”
Not only this, but one woman sighed: “Seriously, mum! You’re supposed to protect and nurture your children.”
Whilst another simply penned: “Yes it does! Really sad.”
