My Tattoos Don’t Define My Parenting Style

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“Does your mom like rock music?” Recently, one of my daughter’s friends asked her this after spotting me at a school event. I couldn’t help but chuckle when my daughter relayed the question to me. I guess it was prompted by my appearance, which certainly didn’t match the sea of parents clad in school T-shirts, buzzing around with their school spirit.

Most of those parents were tattoo-free, piercing-free, and dread-free.

Now, to be fair, I can’t say with certainty that none of them had hidden tattoos—maybe on their lower backs or ankles. But I know this: I stood out like a vibrant piece of living art.

Despite my confidence, I felt the disapproving gazes of other parents, as if I had just strolled out of a prison. They looked at me as though they had never encountered a woman with colorful tattoos, facial piercings, and dreads. Perhaps in this town, they hadn’t.

I understand that tattoos and piercings aren’t for everyone, and that’s perfectly fine. But in today’s world, they’re quite common, so why the stares?

Ah, yes. I’m a mom. A mom with five young, impressionable kids who attends an affluent school. And to many, being a mom means I should forgo my personal expression—especially with all these tattoos. What message am I sending to my children? Gasp! What sort of mother am I to allow them to see me like this? I get it; the judgment is real.

But let me clarify the type of mother I truly am.

I am a mom who loves her children fiercely. My love for them is so immense that it brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. My tattoos don’t impede my ability to love them wholeheartedly.

I am a mom who enjoys having fun with her kids. We share laughter and jokes daily. Their humor and wit prove that my piercings don’t detract from our joy together.

I am a mom who listens to her children’s stories—both the ups and downs. They know they can come to me with anything, and I’ll always be there to hold them close. My dreads don’t stop me from being an attentive listener.

While I don’t usually brag, I’ll say this: I’m a great mom! I do my best every single day, and my appearance has nothing to do with it.

What message am I sending to my kids? I’m teaching them to embrace their authentic selves, to feel comfortable in their own skin, and to be so confident that others may mistake them for conceited. People will always have opinions, so why not be unapologetically yourself?

I make it a point to see the good in others. I don’t judge people by their looks but by their character. If someone assumes I’m a bad mom because of my appearance, that speaks volumes about them, not me.

I’m not here to lecture anyone on parenting. Teaching respect for others should be a given. But I will assert this: my body modifications have no bearing on my abilities as a mother. I’m not the first mom to look this way, and I won’t be the last. If you don’t like it, that’s your choice, but you’d be missing out. I’m a fun person!

My kids are loved beyond measure. I’m confident they appreciate me as I am, and they are proud of me just as I am proud of them. This connection has nothing to do with appearances; it’s all about the love we share. Yes, even parents with colorful looks have big hearts. We’re not so different after all.

And yes, I did assure that little girl: I do indeed love rock music.

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Summary:

This article emphasizes that a parent’s appearance—such as tattoos and piercings—does not determine their love, dedication, or ability to connect with their children. The author asserts that confidence and authenticity are essential, teaching kids to embrace their true selves. Despite societal judgments, the true measure of motherhood lies in the love and support given to children.