People Suggest My Son Should Be Taken Away Due to 95% of My Body Covered in Tattoos

As tattoos continue to gain widespread popularity, encountering individuals with extensive body art is becoming more and more common. Regrettably, certain individuals find themselves subjected to criticism and even calls for the removal of their children due to their tattooed appearance. An example of such a case involves Remy, a Canadian man who has invested more than $100,000 in tattoos and has faced social media backlash, including comments suggesting that he may not be a suitable parent.

He doesn’t feel guilty about being a father with tattoos.

Despite the abundance of ink adorning his body, Remy remains unburdened by guilt over his tattoos and steadfast in his belief that they haven’t altered his identity as a person or a father. He confidently states, “Tattoos and piercings haven’t changed at all, so I wasn’t worried that my son would see me differently.”

However, Remy has faced criticism for not conforming to the stereotypical image of a father.

Remy revealed that he has encountered online comments recommending that his son be separated from him because of his appearance. He remarked, “I’ve had a few people say things like my son should be taken from me because of how I look, but this is only ever online.”

He went on to say, “My argument to that would be that if you think that way, you should never have children yourself.”

Remy also mentioned that when he’s out in public, people do tend to gaze at him, but their interactions are usually positive. He stated, “People stare a bit [in public] but they only say nice things and ask how long it took, how I handle the pain, and generally compliment my work.”

His child is nonchalant toward his father’s tattoos.

Remy’s initial tattoo was a tribute to his son, featuring his name. However, over time, he developed a strong passion for acquiring more and more ink. Interestingly, his son never truly paid much attention to his tattoos.

Remy shared, “He’s never really noticed them, as I was already pretty different looking [when he was born in 2009] — it’s completely normal for him. As he’s gotten older, he’s become very nonchalant, and it’s actually made him more tolerant of people being different looking, I believe.”

Surprisingly, Remy’s son’s favorite tattoo on his father is the eye located on his stomach and chest.

The quality of one’s parenting has no connection to superficial looks.

Although there may be arguments suggesting that Remy’s tattoos render him unsuitable as a parent, it’s crucial to emphasize that body modification is a matter of personal choice and doesn’t inherently indicate one’s capacity to be a responsible parent. As long as a parent is creating a secure and affectionate environment for their child, their appearance should not serve as a criterion for assessing their ability to nurture and care for their children.

One of Remy’s fans explained things in a wonderful way.

As a commenter on Remy’s story aptly pointed out, “You give the cloth and care about what you do. As long as you can put a roof over your child’s head, it’s not anyone’s job.” Ultimately, the choice of how one wishes to present themselves to the world is a personal decision, and it should not be used as a basis for evaluating their abilities as a parent.

Remy is not the first parent to face criticism for having an extensive collection of tattoos. In another article, a woman was similarly labeled a “bad mother” due to her passion for tattoos. However, she too discovered a response to offer to all those who passed judgment on her and rushed to conclusions solely based on her appearance.