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my bff got a tattoo when she was 6. i never knew they could give tattoos to a six year old. its thorns tied in a knot and is on her lower back. she asked for a tattoo and her parents just brought her. shes was pretty strong. but is it ok to get a tattoo at 6. could they give tattoos to 6 year olds. her parents picked the thorns on her back/butt does that mean something.
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It is illegal for a minor (anyone under the age of 18) to get a tattoo... Unless a legal guardian signs a form of consent.
So... They've done nothing illegal. I have to wonder how wise it was for her parents to allow her to get a tattoo just because she asked at the tender age of six though.
As for the knot of thorns... I'm not sure if it's supposed to be symbolic or not. Thorns are usually associated with Christianity because during the crucifixtion of the Christ he wore a crown made of thorns. So... If her family is Christian, it could have something to do with that. On the other hand, knots are symbolic of the earlier Celtic religions... You have to remember that symbols mean different things to different people. The best way to find out if something is symbolic and what it means to that person is just to ask. If you're really curious you might even be able to ask her parents. I have to say that they sound like pretty open-minded, unconvential people so I don't think they would mind you asking, "Is her tattoo supposed to be symbolic? What does it mean?" But if you don't feel comfortable asking, just don't.
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My uncle is friends with a tattoo artist. Both of this guy's kids have tattoos.
I personally don't think it's right. At the age of six, you're not mature enough to make decisions about permanent alterations to your body.
I think the whole thorn thing is just decorative; I can't really see any symbolism there.
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It depends on what you mean by 'is it ok'. If they got it done, chances are that it is legal. It's not smart to get it that young though because when she grows, the tattoo will probably distort and stretch and she will have to get it redone often from what i've heard. I don't know anything about the thorns or the symbolism though.
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