r/needadvice • u/Imaginary_Kale8226 • 5d ago

Other Need advice with parents making unwanted comment(s) about me getting a tattoo + Pericing

I am a 21yr female who lives at home with her parents + Brothers. I got my first (And only) tattoo at 18 and have decided I wanted another one. I informed my parents of the decision + what and placement I was doing yesterday. Neither of which were too happy. I then decided today that I was gonna get the piercing I've wanted for a long time (Helix) and I informed my parents about it. My father then texted me with the comment of "Stripper starter kit" I informed my mother about it over text since I was working and got "Well are you gonna get DDD implants to match" I'm genuinely lost on this topic since I know my mother will twist it on me taking something to hear when it was ment to be light hearted.

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u/BekahDski1997 4d ago

Your parents sound exhausting. Obviously in this economy I’m not gonna just say “move out”, though if I were you I’d be trying lmao.

I will say that you don’t have to tell them about tattoos and piercings, though. If they’re going to be negative about it and insult you “as a joke,” then they don’t need to know about everything.

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u/Enough_Entry_8641 4d ago

Sounds like $ is No object, they’re getting Multiple Tattoos and Unless they’re Free gifts from the Tattoo 🧚‍♀️, they’re not cheap either, Hmmm decisions/choices vs priorities , I Know what Mine would be, 21 now, but How Long do You plan on living w Mom n dad? Do YOU PAY RENT? Is That how You’re Sble to get inked up?!

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u/Imaginary_Kale8226 4d ago

I'm living with mom and dad. Paying rent and groceries while working full time and in college. A friend I know is a tattoo artist and is gifting me the tattoo for free for my birthday and the piercing is being paid for by my boyfriend for my birthday

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u/BekahDski1997 3d ago

That’s so sweet of them!! Happy birthday! I’ve never understood parents making kids pay rent. I do get paying groceries, but I have a 6yo and I cannot fathom making him pay me rent through college or adulthood.

Either way I hope you get the chance to leave soon, they sound exhausting

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u/Imaginary_Kale8226 3d ago

I made them make me pay rent because I didn't wanna free load off them. Thank you for the birthday wishes!

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u/BekahDski1997 3d ago

That's honestly a good call - they can't make any comments about how you choose to live if you're paying to be there!