Very interesting discussion. It made me think a lot about the subject.

When I was a kid (1950's and 60's) tattoos weren't "cool". The society I grew up in (working class, Greater London, then Norfolk) was not supportive of them. They were things that people of "lower class" had - or at least, that was my impression.

I have tried to shed as much of this type of attitude and prejudice as I can, but I still don't find myself wanting a tattoo. I have no problem with anyone else choosing to have them though, and in some cases I admire the choices they have made.

I have never voiced this opinion to my kids (as far as I know), but neither of them were keen on the idea of having tattoos when I asked! The prospect of making a permanent bad decision about them was certainly a factor.

Thanks for the thought-provoking episode.

Dave