My recently turned 16 year old son, recently came home w a tattoo done by a gentleman that goes by the name " Flame." He was not ID'd, we did not give permission or sign anything. I would soon find out the whole story and the guys my son was w told this guy to do an outline. No shading, the word Ma( short for mom). They said, the guy didn't listen. Idk if that even makes a difference at this point, it just upsets me, and his father even more so. It has the initials M A( upside-down). Everytime I see it, I smh in disbelief and dismay. I'd hope that his first tattoo experience be w us, and or, just a good one- all around. To say that his father and I were/are VERY upset, hurt, confused is an understatement. My husband was recently diagnosed w Pancreatic cancer, so the added stress from this situation does not make this any easier. My husband was so mad, so hurt, that he didn't look at or talk to our son for 3 long days. My son cried, his dad cried!! I cried, his grandparents and sisters, my neighbors are all shocked and upset. I begged him to pls not let another day go by without talking to his son. He saw the tattoo bec I took a picture of it to break the news to him. My son Regrets it, and asked if it could be removed. I looked into it for him, it's very expensive. His words were..."I got caught up in the moment Ma n I didn't even think further than that moment. I couldn't believe the guy was gonna do it. The more he looked at it, the more reality set in. Now, I didn't raise my voice at all. I could hardly speak. I had tears in my eyes, and a lot of questions. He got so weak, I had to get him a wet towel. He was visibly shaken. He hates to take medicine, i finally asked if he wanted a tylenol pm so he could relax and fall asleep. He quickly said, " YES! PLS MA! " This boy never got a butt whipping in his life-was so afraid that his dad was finally going to whoop his butt good, and punish him indefinitely. He was punished for a week, but it's not entirely his fault. I know where I went wrong.( he shouldn't have been allowed to take a ride at that hour and w 2 older guys, even tho they are good guys). He should have absolutely been asked for identification and had written permission or whatever is required by law. There is enough blame to go around. He is so upset at himself- that's punishment enough anyways, i think. Some will read this and say, it's just a tatt, and he'll get more when he's old enough to. I get it! You're right, " when he is old enough to." We are not opposed to tattoos at all. In fact, I like a lot of ppls tattoos. I am not against my son having them at all... when he is of a legal age and able to make a well thought out and mature decision. I'm not sure what we are going to do about this at this time. My son asked abt removal. I looked into it. It is very expensive. The only thing I am certain of abt this tattoo rn, is that he's stuck w it, it will need to be fixed, covered, whatever artist do to fix someone's work. To say we are all unhappy , shocked and confused as to how this happened is an understatement. Maybe one day, we'll look back and laugh, but I doubt it. GOD BLESS! read more