I had told my son that if he ever got a tattoo while he was on my dime in college, I would not continue to pay for his education, and he knew I meant it. On the morning of his graduation, he rolled up his sleeve to show me a Celtic knotwork upper arm band that he had done the night before, still puffy and coated with ointment. At least he waited till college was over. He's a very gifted artist, specializing in Celtic designs and he designed his own tattoo, it's actually very discreet and tasteful.

I once went to a wedding of two middle aged people and the bride's son had an eyeball tattoo in the middle of his forehead. It made for interesting wedding pictures.

Denise in NH