Straight Talk For Teens By Teens

DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: I’m a 17-year-old guy and I recently got two star tattoos, one on each shoulder. They are placed where they can be easily hidden. What bothers me is that I’ve been hiding them from my parents. I don’t regret getting them; they represent me and I really like them. But my…

Dear Straight Talk: In January, I got a tattoo against my parents’ wishes. It’s on my lower back and so far they don’t know about it. I’m 16 and really feel that I should be able to do what I want with my skin. There is nothing wrong with a tattoo, it’s not like I’m on drugs or something.…

Dear Straight Talk: I’m 17 and looking for a job. The trouble is I immediately get judged for my body jewelry (I have a small Marilyn Monroe stud). They say if I want to work there, I won’t be able to wear it. I think it’s shallow to judge me for my piercing instead of looking at my skills…

Dear Straight Talk: I’m writing in response to the daughter who wanted a tattoo. I’m 25 and I just spent almost 2 years and $6000 having two tattoos removed. It was incredibly painful. I used to think tattoos were cool, but not anymore. It’s hard to imagine how much life will change when you…

Dear Straight Talk: My 15 year-old daughter “Alexis” is fighting me tooth and nail to get a tattoo on her lower back and pierce the side of her nose. I think tattoos and piercings look cheap and it makes me sick to think of her making these permanent alterations to her body. Am I out of…