I Did My First Tattoo At 2 Years Old | MY EXTRAORDINARY FAMILY

MAYA, from Germany, first started tattooing people when she was two - and with the help of her parents Lily Lu and Anuskatzz, she has become a skilled, professional tattoo artist at just 12 years old. Maya's father, Lily Lu, has always encouraged a free-spirited and artistic lifestyle for Maya and, as a tattoo artist themself, Lily Lu has nurtured Maya's skillset from a very early age. Lily Lu told Truly: "I tried to push her to be creative and to be productive as you have a lot of benefit from it. Growing up, she was painting and when she turned two she asked if she could also tattoo, so I said yeah, why not!" Despite the caring and creative environment they created for Maya, there were people who thought they were irresponsible parents for allowing Maya to tattoo at such a young age. Lily Lu said: "I'm a professional irresponsible person! But it has no harm because Maya is surrounded by professional tattoo artists who have eyes on her, especially in the early years." And Lily Lu is a proud father who believes their daughter is very talented. They added: "I know no one who started that early with tattooing, has that skillset and has that many possibilities. I'm very curious what her future will bring, it's very interesting and exciting but I just want her to be happy."

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[renarouge]

She seems more professional than a lot of grown up tattoo artists out there. I wish her all the best in life!

[kendra]

You can just tell that the dad is a truly wholesome, genuine, caring, and strong individual. His energy is soooo clean and positive.
(The reason I specified the dad is because he's the one that did 99% of the talking).

[leieunoia]

i mean some parents aren’t even there in their kids life . their parenting style is different but she seems happy & healthy and thats all that matters 💓

[Big__Sister]

Maya’s getting an education and above all learning in what appears to be a safe space. I think it’s always great to see parents not compromise their own dreams and peace while also supporting their child’s development of self. It doesn’t have to be perfect…once the basic necessities are met, it’s only the ability to fail in safe spaces that define a good childhood.

[catherine]

Her parents are present and obviously love her. That’s what counts.

[natty]

“I just want her to be happy!”
He is a loving father and is ready for her teenager years
He is doing more than some regular parents

[jessie_dreams_]

All these positive comments make me so happy 🥰 what a lovely family! I wish My parents had been half as loving and kind as these.

[SylvesterLazarus]

I've been following Lily Lu for years and I'm a different kind of artist (more like art student), but they have always been a great inspiration. Also, I can confirm that drawing a square on your leg for your 2-year-old to tattoo in is the most Lily Lu thing I've ever seen.

[hannaht]

She is actually super talented, her parents are very refreshing in their outlook on life and I think they are nurturing her in the best way they can, the house is quirky but these are life skills she is learning not book skills and it will take her further than anything!
They genuinely care for her. A lot of parents are drunk abusive medicated people who have no drive no lust on life or want for better - very interesting video

[stonedjesus]

This is such a nice and well made portrait of Maya and her loving family. She is a talented and intelligent person that grows up with some of the nicest and most creative people I know. Its nice to see her in the spotlight :)

[Ett-mg]

I can see Maya having a very successful future! I hope the best for her and her family.❤

[AngG_]

YAY Maya!! Been following these beautiful beings on YouTube for years! So happy Maya is getting her much deserved moment to shine!! Can't wait to see what her journey going forward looks like!

[emoluv]

This parenting technique, is how I wish more parents would be! 💞

[tiaking]

Maya comes across as very talented and intelligent individual. The parents are clearly doing something right.

[dontcallmebaby]

It was really nice to see that there were no negative comments about this wonderful family. It is a big wide world out the out there.. while it’s in our nature to judge, we should understand that not everyone is happy inside that box that Society has put on us. Find your truth, live your life and be happy, that’s all that matters! Maya is obviously loved, she is safe, and her creativity is being nurtured. These parents win!

[justmejo]

Omg.. stay in the square 😂 her little art start was soooo sweet, innocent and priceless. Some of us need to be more outside of the square. So happy she was learned an art 👍🏻

[Jurgenels]

Maya's Skills have really grown with her. I have followed her tattoo journey from the time she started and she is getting exponentially better every year. My wife and I are both teachers and we both have degrees and postgrads in psychology as well. We both work with children everyday and I also work with highschool learners with adjustment and emotional challenges and in our experience 90% of parents are not fit for the job of parenting. They are uninvolved and even more sad, they often seem uninterested in their children. A lot of parents work long hours and are stressed to the point of breaking, they simply don't seem to have time or sometimes the will to be there for their kids, this is not entirely the parents fault but also a reflection of the crazy world we live in. I've followed Lily lu's vlogs etc for a long time and let me tell you they are far from ordinary, they do a lot of things that most people would find immoral or even repulsive and they push the boundaries of society on a daily basis, but they are loving, active parents who create a safe but open space for Maya to learn and grow. They are well aware that some parts of their lifestyle is not child friendly and they protect Maya from this until she is old enough to make her own choices. Just like "main stream" parents drink alcohol, smoke and watch violent movies yet don't allow their children to do the same, they also know what is appropriate for her and what is not. Tattooing under the close supervision of absolute masters is by no means an inappropriate act for a child to do. Ironically I wish more of the clean cut suit wearing parents I deal with daily would learn from how they raise Maya.

[erinadamczyk]

Beautiful family! Maya will be a force no one will be able to hold back and that is the wish for every parent. Love all of it

[MsCMoni]

This family is incredible! So much love and support!! She’s so blessed to have such present and caring parents!

[jamisonfawkes]

the only thing i disagree with is that they say they’re her friend. you shouldn’t be your child’s friend until they’re an adult. you need to be a parent.