Mothers Opinions Please

Feb 15, 2013

Amber B.

I don't think she is too young, it's just ears being pierced it doesn't have to be permanent she can always take them out if she decides she doesn't like them. As a mother I don't think any form of ear piercing is a big deal; it's better than her possibly going behind your back and getting it done. Hope this helps XOXO💋

Feb 15, 2013

Katie S.

Idnt think its to young eitha ihad my ears done wen iwas 6 months old. nd its jst the ear not like shes askin for her nose or tongue lol I am a mom nd my son is 2 his ear is pierced since he was about 1 1/2 nd wen my youngest son turns that age ill get his done too if ihad a daughter ill let her get her 2nd hole wen she turned 8. I'm jst into that kinda stuff.

Feb 16, 2013

Kaitlin S.

I'm not a mother (sorry!) but I don't think eleven is too young if she feels she can deal with the responsibility of cleaning them and keeping them free of infection. My mother got my eyes pierced when I was two months old (people thought I was a boy lol) but I never had any desire to get second holes done when I was older because I was afraid of the pain. I think if she is brave enough to get them done then she probably thought about it. I guess just talk to her to make sure she thought it through.

Feb 16, 2013

Christine H.

I am a mother and I don't think there is something wrong with a second piercing..but that being said it depends on where she wants it...I personally don't like the ones allover the ears...just a second one by the earlobe would be fine..hope you get the picture..

Feb 16, 2013

Rachel T.

I'm not a mother, but I don't think she's mature enough to see what she's choosing to do to herself. What if they go 'out of fashion'? or has she thought about hitting menopause with seconds?
I think your judgement is right

Feb 17, 2013

Amanda W.

My daughters are 4 and 1 so I have a little ways to go but I was thinking 14. Whatever you choose...stay strong and good luck!

Feb 17, 2013

Loren B.

Oh I just wanted to add, whatever you decide for what ever reason, I would not acquiesce out of fear she will do it behind your back, you need to be stronger than that because then there is no end to what you'll allow. She needs to respect that your her mother and you have raised her right to respect the sacrifices and work parents undertake on thier children's behalf. If she sneaks off and does it anyway you have much bigger issues than a hole in her ear. Likewise, if she does you will have to have a consequence or you would loose further respect. But to me the relationship with my kids is everything. You should be talking to her about your reservations and her reasons for wanting it and come up with a way for her needs to be met without making you uncomfortable.

Feb 17, 2013

Zeroya A.

I'm not a mom but I got mines when I was 11.

Feb 17, 2013

Robyn C.

Yes you should definitely let her get it done as a 5th grade graduation present and just warn her that if she doesn't keep her grades up and stay 'good' then you can take then out as easy as they went in :) lmao. But you should also only allow her to wear little earrings in them. When I turned 14 my mom let me get spider bites because I changed my life around from being a very young 'gangster' I would say lol... I regret this so much but I kept going behind her back and getting illegal tattoos and piercing myself. DONT JUDGE ME PLEASE But Yes I Did Have A Really Hard Life And I Was Skipping School In Middle School And Doing Bad Things 😭I Think If Your Daughter Is Doing Well In Life She Should Be Able To Express Herself By Getting A Ear Piercing :)

Feb 17, 2013

Robyn C.

And Now My Mother Allows Me To Express Myself With Piercings, Tattoos, Hair Color/Style, Make Up, And Clothes and I Can Promise You I Am Very Strict On Myself And Responsible, I'm On The Honor Roll And She doesn't have To tell me right from wrong; I'm already very independent and responsible :)

Feb 17, 2013

Alisha K.

My mom pierced my ears for me with the second hole in each ear when I was like 11. It's not harming anyone or anything. My daughter doesn't have her ears pierced yet and she's 5 but that's only because I wanted her to be old enough to make that decision.

Feb 18, 2013

Caroline C.

Not a mother, cause I'm only 18, but I just wanted to say my opinion. I LOVE piercings, but I won't let my children get any before they're.. 15 at the earliest. At a young age they have no idea what they're saying yes to, and don't think about the possible pain, and can't take care of them themselves. I mean, you have to clean it 2-3 times a day for 4 weeks at first! I can't even do that x)

Feb 18, 2013

Sara I.

It's not a tattoo. It's just not a battle I would engage. It's her way of expressing herself, feeling unique, and making the transition from child to young lady. Why encourage rebellion on such a minor request.

Feb 18, 2013

Sherri B.

I'm a mother and grandmother. I think she is old enough to ask for them she is old enough. I know parents who have their infants ears pierced.

Feb 18, 2013

Tiffany D.

I'm not a mother but I am a stepmom and I have an amazing mom. I got a second ear peircing at eleven and it's really not that wild at least she's not asking for a nose or navel peircing

Feb 18, 2013

Jailene C.

I'm not a mother but I got mine in the seventh grade and I'm in eighth grade

Feb 18, 2013

Cameron M.

11 is too young. I just got mine done last week and I'm 15.

Feb 18, 2013

Cameron M.

But I'm not a mother lol.

Feb 19, 2013

Dorothy K.

I'm a mom (and a grandma). I agree that if the kid is old enough to ask then she's old enough.

I may be outside the mainstream, but I think self expression and being in control of your own appearance is so important to development.

My rule of thumb was always: is it (whatever my kid wants to do) a moral issue? If it wasn't, I let them do what they wanted. My oldest went through a phase where he had blue hair and wore a chain with a padlock for a belt. I thought he was very inventive. He has kids of his own now...

Feb 19, 2013

Jasmine Alexis P.

I had my ears pierced for the first time as a baby. My second earring when I was 9yrs old and my top right cartilage when I was 11yrs old... Realistically it was a phase. None of the holes have closed and sometimes I do put earrings in the second and third piercings but most of the time I stick to using only one pair if earrings. I was tempted to get my nose pierced but thank goodness I waited cuz I probably would've regretted that.Anyway, shes not going to die if she doesnt get them. But if you decide to let her, maybe bring her there for an occasion like her birthday. Bottom line, piercings are overrated though.

Feb 19, 2013

Dorothy K.

I think it depends...my DIL is taking me to get my nose pierced. I've always wanted to do that.
 ;-)

Feb 19, 2013

Chantelle M.

Um no she is not to young

Feb 19, 2013

Susan C.

I'm a mom, and see nothing wrong with it as long as she is responsible to care for them. That is something you can determine. and, you only live once, so what will an extra piercing matter in the long run?

Feb 19, 2013

Angie M.

I think there is nothing wrong with it.if you think she can take care of them. my daughter is 14and I let her at 11 I had her ears pierced first time when she was 3

Feb 19, 2013

Candy R.

I'm a mom and I think she is a lil too young I think atleast till she is about13-15 idk thats just my opinion and I guess it depends on the earings she wants to wear too!