I could not resist this one…Philadelphia is cracking down on teen tattoo parties. Are you serious?

Apparently a message is sent out over the social networks that a party is taking place and the youth show up, get the tattoo and head home. The Department of License and Inspection as well Health officials are all over this. Why? Because this type of activity poses a serious health risk to those getting these illegal tattoos. Aside from the fact that you must be 18 in the state of Pennsylvania to get a tattoo, the tattoo artist must also be licensed. In the 4 raids that have taken place in the past month, the law was broken on both counts.

Teens and anyone else looking to get a tattoo needs to be aware of the potential health risks, especially is the tattoo is being applied by someone who is unlicensed and very likely working in a non-sterile environment.

Parents should also be cautious of the other activities that could go on at one of these parties including drug and alcohol use. There is even the potential of sexual abuse given the secret nature of these parties.

People are slow to take the risks seriously, not to mention if I were a kid a coming home with a tattoo that would not likely be the only mark I would receive that day…my mother would have tattooed my behind. How about you?

Get more information on the Secret Dangers of Tattoo Inks or find out about tattoo removal.