Write about 100 to 150 words in the following topic: Why do many young people get tattooed today? Give reasons.

Nowadays, many young people get tattooed at a very early age. Tattoos have become the latest fashion and men and women, young and old, belonging to all social classes show proudly their tattoos.

Famous people are probably responsible for this new trend in fashion. Teenagers are highly influenced by their favourite stars and they want to be like them: dress like them, talk like them, have the things they have, and of course, have their bodies tattooed like they have.

In addition, young people may also use tattoos as a symbol of an important moment in their lives. Just as David Beckham has the names of his children tattooed on his body so young people have tattoos reminding them of something they do not want to forget: their partners, an important date, a special place, etc,..