The 10 Most Controverisal Shine Stories of 2012

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Parents who tattoo their kids

A North Carolina mom was arrested after giving her 11-year-old daughter a tattoo, and Shine readers were more than happy to weigh in.

"I have nothing against tattoos," wrote "Lesley." "But I also think that 11 is too young to really understand the 'forever' aspect of it. An intelligent parent would make them wait."

"This mom is a professional tattoo artist and obviously gave her consent for the ... more 

Photo by: Thinkstock

Parents who tattoo their kids

A North Carolina mom was arrested after giving her 11-year-old daughter a tattoo, and Shine readers were more than happy to weigh in.

"I have nothing against tattoos," wrote "Lesley." "But I also think that 11 is too young to really understand the 'forever' aspect of it. An intelligent parent would make them wait."

"This mom is a professional tattoo artist and obviously gave her consent for the tattoo," wrote "Kerri." "It is a tiny little heart, it's not going to bother the girl or anyone else in the future, so who cares!!!! I hope they drop all charges and some people would just mind their own business. If we put as much effort into our own lives as we do butting into others, maybe the world may be a better place." less