[mrcsparker]

Growing up in Texas it seemed like most C-level people had at least one tattoo. A lot of them were vets so they would typically be eagles or flags.

I have a theory that the mainstreaming of tattoos comes from the greatest generation. They were the generation who fought the Nazis and came back with markings showing their loyalty to their country and the people they served with.

I am the same age as you. I don't remember any boomer parents with tattoos. I wonder if our kids and grandkids will keep getting tattoos or if it will fall out of fashion

[magic_beans]

Now the stigma is pretty much gone and tattoos are basically ubiquitous. I'd imagine future generations won't find getting a tattoo to be as exciting. I suspect the fickle Instagram generation will be much more into temporary tattoos.

[creepydata]

Kids are going to not get tattoos to rebel against their parents.

(That being said, I didn't grow up in Texas, I grew up in the Northeast)