| For those who are not fans of tattoos, they | | | | expression of their desires than any following any |
| sometimes wonder what motivates others, | | | | norm. |
| especially the teens to have these body drawings. | | | | 3. The younger generation is easily influenced by |
| We often result tattoos to rebellious and negative | | | | media. Advertisements of what's cool and hip |
| actions, but that is not always the case. Here are | | | | catch their attention and soon they already have |
| some reasons why they engage in that form of | | | | the latest garments, gadgets, hobbies, and other |
| body art: | | | | trendy stuff. Since tattoos are considered an IN |
| | | | thing nowadays, teenagers are egged on to have |
| 1. Their compulsive behavior to feelings of love | | | | one themselves. To complement their interests |
| and revulsion, and strong admiration to anything | | | | they now pick the designs of their choice. They |
| (person, place, celebrities of all sorts, organizations, | | | | feel that they are fashionable and updated with |
| etc) motivate them to have those indelible marks. | | | | the current trend in their generation. |
| They opt to keep the memory alive by making | | | | 4. Along with the media influence, peer pressure |
| their bodies canvasses for the ensigns or logos, | | | | also plays a part as to why teens have tattoos. |
| names, and other representations. | | | | Having those make them feel that they belong to |
| 2. Teenagers are also noted to possess intense | | | | their age group. Sometimes a group of girlfriends |
| artistic desires. Not withstanding the pain factor | | | | will have the same design to signify their |
| behind the process, they are willed to have | | | | 'friendship'. This permanent inking may not be |
| piercing and tattoo just to express these desires. | | | | good for the parents or other adults but one way |
| Even in the choice of sports, as a form of art, | | | | to show understanding and support to teenagers |
| teenagers are not thoughtful about body injuries | | | | is to simply accept their unique interests. With |
| such as the case of skateboarding, roller skating, | | | | proper guidance, all their actions will be done |
| biking, and other similar death defying sports. | | | | responsibly and at the same time they are not |
| They are more into the satisfaction and | | | | left out compared to their peers. |