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In Wisconsin, teens can’t get tattoos until the age of 18. Other than ear piercing, they have to wait until age 16 for a body piercing, but they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must provide written consent.
Despite the age barriers, many teens consider tattoos and piercings an acceptable way to express themselves and their individuality. And since societal taboos against body art have relaxed, your child may be considering getting one to celebrate their 18th birthday.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently published guidelines to help doctors and parents talk to teens about the significant consequences associated with tattoos, as well as provide guidance on safe tattoo and piercing placement.
Although services like tattooing and piercing have come a long way, safety-wise, your teen still needs your support in considering tattoos or piercings. Try using a conversation starter, for example seeing a store clerk with many tattoos, to ask your teen if they like how tattoos look or have thought about getting one. This helps you gauge your teen’s feelings and knowledge level, as well as fill in any gaps they may have.
Let your teen know getting a tattoo or piercing is a long-term life decision, which they should discuss with you or another trusted adult. As always, encourage your teen to talk to their pediatrician about this issue.
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