Mothers Opinions Please

Feb 14, 2013

Brittany B.

I'm a mother. And I personally see nothing wrong with it. Cartilage and facial/body piercings is something completely different. If she handle the first with ease and you think she's ready for a second one then go for it. But it is completely up to you.

Feb 14, 2013

Tealy A.

I didn't get my second hole till I was 13 so I think she should wait a year or two. I'm not a mother obviously, but I know how she feels.

Feb 14, 2013

Angel H.

I am a mother too and I see no problem with it either! That will score you bonus cool-mom points as well!

Feb 14, 2013

Maria H.

IM a mother and I had a second hole right on top of the other when I was like 8 I think.
I got my daughter ears pierced the 5 th day she was born by my mom she does them for all our families babies. I got her a second one when she was like 3-4 months. and I don't think its Wrong. it would be different if she asked for her lip tounge or nose or eyebrows but I mean the second one ain't that bad at all. you can put little small hoops on the bottom and th top one a stud and it looks really cute :)

Feb 14, 2013

Devan V.

I think its harmless, but maybe you should wait and pair it with a stage. Let her do it on her twelfth birthday to welcome her into her 'tween stage. It's a reasonable time to wait, and then it will be symbolic and become a meaningful memory. You could pair it with being allowed to shave or wear mascara. I think that when things are tied to life stages its nice. That's me.

Feb 14, 2013

Devan V.

That's what I would do if I had a daughter. I have a son. I only get to fantasize about fantasize about girly things. I get to decide when he gets to go hunting for the first time. Or get a green Mohawk or something. haha.

Feb 14, 2013

Shelley W.

Mom of a teen myself...she asked for a second piercing and I suggested waiting till she turned 16. Luckily she didn't argue with me. My mom actually let me get a 2nd piercing when I was 11.

Feb 14, 2013

Pamela S.

I don't think you should let her get a second piercing.. She is still to young to really know what she really wants.. At this age kids tend to follow their friends..

Feb 14, 2013

Ave M.

I had my third holes by grade 7 so I say let her. Seriously if she wants to take them out they don't even scar really. I had 7 in one ear and 8 in the other. I've taken all mine out (due to having a toddler) and the scars are barley even visible.

Feb 14, 2013

Ave M.

Don't make her mad at you for not letting her, it's really not a big deal. And it's such a fragile age where she will begin to hold grudges. That doesn't mean give her everything she wants. But a ear piercing isn't that big of deal. If she wanted her belly button or nose I'd say no for sure. But it's just an ear.

Feb 14, 2013

Heather B.

I have a 8 year old daughter who has one hole in her ear already. I would have no problem letting her get a second piercing if it was important to her.

Feb 14, 2013

Elaine T.

My oldest is 6 and hasn't even asked for her first piercing even though I have several including a monroe. I would think that if she asked me at 10 for a second ear piercing I would think she should wait a couple more years. Though I may think differently when the time comes. Go with your gut Mama!

Feb 14, 2013

Anja T.

Agree with heather and romie..
chill out, it's just an ear piercing, girls are girls.. we all have them, I got mine when I was very young too..
it's not like she wants something extreme

Feb 14, 2013

Andrea S.

I have a five year old. She won't be getting hers done once anytime soon. I was twelve when I got mine done for the first time. And I am probably old enough to be your mom. Haha! But it's your child, and you do what's best for her. Maybe as a birthday present?:)

Feb 14, 2013

Lolli S.

I'm pretty modest bt I wod prefer another piercing on ears at that age than anywhere else.I dnt see any issue wit that.

Feb 15, 2013

Ashley C.

My daughter is 6 and has two she just Wears tiny studs in her second set its cute. my daughter's birthday is also may 7th lol.

Feb 15, 2013

Ema D.

@Andrea lol I wish I turn 37 years on April 1st.

Feb 15, 2013

Ema D.

I think I will go with 13 years olds ladies. I really would like to thank you all for your input.

Feb 15, 2013

Andrea S.

Ema, you look fabulous and a happy early birthday! And I like your decision. Just stand your ground! It might be a "whiney" couple of years!:)

Feb 15, 2013

Bree B.

I have a 13yo. Last year I took her to get her cartilage pierced in one ear. I felt like it was a pick your battles kind of thing. Is an ear piercing a big deal, no. Why not let her do it and save the "no" for something bigger?

Feb 15, 2013

Olivia S.

I've had my ears pierced since I was 6 months old.

Feb 15, 2013

Stephanie M.

Not at all. She wants to feel pretty and feminine. Nothing wrong with that. I think it's a great idea.

Feb 15, 2013

Susan C.

As a mom, if she can take care of it, then great. I don't there needs to be a rule based on age. maturity needs to be taken into consideration.

Feb 15, 2013

Loren B.

I'm a mother of 11 yo ds and 2 yo dd. no way!! We don't pierce as babies so I figure she can wait till 13 bat mitzvah and then she needs to earn it with grades and responsible behavior. There are always clip on earrings. I got my first at 16 my second at 19 and a third at 20 in the mid 80's not as common back then. I also had a friends earring tear right out of her ear because the cheap design caught on a seatbelt and she needed stitches to put her ear back together. All but my origional ear holes have since closed and left tiny scars.

Feb 15, 2013

Loren B.

If she wants to feel pretty and feminine there are better ways. Nothing pretty or feminine about torn flesh. Get her a nice charm bracelete to display the things she loves to do or tinted lipgloss.