Joanna Fortune: My 16 year old wants to get a tattoo, how can I get him to delay it?

Getting a tattoo can be seen as a form of self-expression, creativity, and even a way of forming an independent identity

My 16-year-old son is obsessed with getting a tattoo. I've told him I don't think it's a good idea as he may not like it in ten years. But being a teenager he couldn't care less about the adult version of himself.  How can I get him to delay his decision until he's more mature?  

There is no legislation governing body piercing or tattooing in Ireland, which means there is no legal minimum age. However, most studios require parental consent for those under 16 years old.