10/21/2011 I agonized a bit over how to broach the subject of the tattoo with “troubled teen.” At first I was angry and wanted to lecture and yell like the old me. Then, after a day went by (we sometimes go two or three days without crossing paths, so this was normal), I was calmer….
Teens and tattoos
The Dangerous Art of the Tattoo
Original Publish Date: October 18, 2011 Consider the health risks of this invasive procedure before getting—or removing—body art. Tattoos are fast becoming a mark of the 21st century, with one quarter or more of those under the age of 30 adorning their skin with at least one. Whether driven by the urge for personal expression…

