Controversy over Tattoo Artist Inking a Nine-Year-Old Girl
An Arizona tattoo artist received backlash for considering inking a portrait of Donald Trump on a nine-year-old girl's neck but convinced her to get a US flag tattoo on her arm instead. The state allows kids to get tattoos with parental permission.
Key Points
- The tattoo artist convinced the girl to get a US flag tattoo on her arm instead of a portrait of Donald Trump on her neck.
- Arizona allows kids to get tattoos with parental permission, leading to a debate on whether children should be allowed to have tattoos.
- There are no regulations in Arizona when it comes to inking children, which can give professionals a bad reputation.
- All 50 states have laws banning under 18s from getting tattoos, but some make exceptions with parental consent.
Cons
- Inking a nine-year-old child with a tattoo, even with parental consent, has sparked ethical concerns and backlash.
- The tattoo artist's decision to consider a Donald Trump portrait on the girl's neck was criticized by many online users.