Dad With 240 Tattoos Faces Backlash As People Think He Is A Horrible Father – Then His Wife Reveals The Truth
The saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a timeless reminder of the importance of looking beyond appearances. This principle is particularly relevant when it comes to parenting and the stereotypes associated with it.
Richard Huff, a 51-year-old man with more than 240 tattoos covering 85 percent of his body, is a prime example of how appearances can be deceiving. He uses tattoos as a form of self-expression and individuality, and he and his wife are raising five children.
Despite being a loving and caring parent, Richard has faced constant online ridicule from strangers due to his unique appearance. His journey into the world of tattoos began as a form of self-expression and gradually became an addiction.
His passion for tattoos isn’t without its negative side. Richard says that children at his kids’ school would often get scared of him. His daughter revealed, “They say, ’ah it’s a bit scary’ and I say ’no, my dad is not scary, he is good with tattoos.’”
Richard’s wife, Marita confessed she was initially scared of his appearance as well, “I did judge Richard based on his looks at first but as I got to know him a little bit, he is actually a big-hearted person.”
Despite the negative reactions he gets, Richard isn’t stopped by the criticism.
“If somebody can make negative comments like that, there’s something wrong with them themselves that they would have to judge somebody else,” said Richard. “This is what we did and we’re happy. We’ve been together six years our kids are happy and to us, that’s all that matters.”
Richard says that even though the cruel comments online can go a bit too far, they don’t change his love for his family. “Having tattoos does not scare my children, it does not make me a bad father, it makes my kids get a different perspective on life.”
Tattoos can mark significant moments of our lives, such as this 91-year-old lady who decided to get a tattoo later in life to permanently memorialize a special moment.
