VIDEO: A 9-Year-Old Got a Tattoo, and It's Totally Legal in TX!

Parents: Would you ever let your minor child get a tattoo? Well, in Texas and Arizona it’s legal if you do in fact give them permission… No joke!

The internet is buzzing over a tattoo artist in Yuma, Arizona, who gave a nine-year-old girl a tattoo! While some are outraged, others point out that it’s actually legal in Arizona for minors to get tattoos—with parental consent. Yes, you read that right.

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So let’s backtrack. According to the artist, this happened last year, but he recently posted a video showing the girl’s visit. Her parents originally brought her in requesting a neck tattoo of Donald Trump (yes, really), but the artist persuaded her to opt for a small American flag on her arm instead. A year later the young girl went back for a touch-up on her cherished tattoo.

Not surprisingly, reactions have been mixed on tattooing minors with one tattoo artist commenting:

“I wouldn’t tattoo anyone under 16, even with a parent’s consent. It’s permanent, and kids that young can’t fully understand the commitment.”

The artist tried to dissuade the family by quoting $500 for a tattoo worth $80, but it backfired—they happily agreed to pay. The result? A proud (and legally compliant) moment where the young girl walked away with a tattoo she loved.

Many parents chimed in, saying they’d never let their child get a tattoo, no matter how much they begged. (I’m with you on that one parents!)

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But what about other states? Arizona isn’t alone in allowing tattoos for minors with parental consent.

How Minors Can Legally Get Tattoos in TX, AZ, NY, & CO

Minors can get tattoos if a parent or guardian is present and provides consent. The parent or guardian must follow a few simple rules though!

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However, some states, like California, prohibit tattoos for anyone under 18, regardless of parental permission.

While opinions on tattooing minors vary, this story proves one thing: when it comes to tattoos, some decisions are best left to grow with time—literally.

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