Mother-Daughter Tattoos

An interesting phenomenon is making itself evident in our modern society. Mother and daughter duos are attending tattoo parlors together. The mother is not there as a chaperone but as a participating client. It is a new form of bonding for mom and her gal. Often the two decide ahead of time that they will get the same tattoo and in the same place on their bodies. Once they get to the tattoo parlor they can spend time together poring over pictures and templates, finally coming to agreement on style, color and size.

On the internet one can read a number of mother-daughter tattoo stories. In one such story, a young woman asked her mother if she could have a tattoo. The woman was surprised enough when her mom said that it would be okay but she was totally shocked when her mother said that her agreement was conditional. She wanted one, too and she wanted them to get the tattoos together.

Mother-daughter bonding rituals are nothing new. Moms teaching their daughters to cook and sew is more than a practical lesson for the daughter's future. It is a way of coming together for a time to talk and laugh. The daughter gains respect for the mother in acknowledging that Mom has wisdom to share. As the young lady grows into womanhood she will value her mother's input.

Shopping is another bonding activity. There are decisions to make together with lots of fun dialogue. It is a time to show mutual respect for each others' individual tastes. Shopping usually leads to lunch, which is another bonding experience. This leads to more chatting, laughing and perhaps a few secrets will be exchanged in confidence.