piercing babies and toddlers. - Page 2

Will · 20-03-2009, 08:58

Wrong.

They have no say or understanding of what's going on. Yes it's your child, but they are their own being with maybe not that much self awareness yet, however that doesn't make it right.

If they are old enough to make a decision, fine, but until then, do not mutilate your child. It's crass and beyond subclass that it saddens me seeing kids being "shown off" in such a way.

semi-pro waster · 20-03-2009, 09:05

Wrong until and unless the child is old enough to make a decision, you can (and should) offer advice as a parent but make it very clear that it is their decision to be made after they reach a certain level of maturity or the age of majority (whichever comes sooner).

Briggykins · 20-03-2009, 09:05

Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong. Not only because you're putting holes in your child, but what's the reasoning behind it? Piercing is usually an adornment to add attractiveness, which certainly shouldn't be done to five-year-olds.

Tiggy · 20-03-2009, 09:32

If Megan ever asks to get her ears pierced, I will consider it. But I'm not going to let her have it done for a fair few years yet.

Someone I know did her daughter's ears herself when she was about 3 months old. She thought they looked wonky so did them again. I told her exactly what I thought, she didn't like it.

I remember how much it hurt when I had my ears pierced

Admiral Huddy · 20-03-2009, 09:33

I think for girls over 2 years then yes, ear piercing is fine. They are going to get it done anyway.

Boys however, then no. I know it sounds old fasioned but I think that's something for themselves to decide later.

babies aren't babies for long. So why spoil their infancy.

Glaucus · 20-03-2009, 09:56

Utterly wrong. Wait till the kids ask then consider it.

BBx · 20-03-2009, 10:04

I used to HATE piercing babies and toddlers when I worked at Claire's Accessories

It usually took two of us (one gun each) at the same time so minimal fuss.

Some kids would scream and others would be like. "meh".

The kid should choose for itself not have it forced upon them.

BB x

Lomster · 20-03-2009, 13:17

my friend was the same BBx so she left her job as she just couldn't do it anymore.

LeperousDust · 20-03-2009, 13:37

Why would you ask? Since i'd guess most of the population would probably say its not right, although there is obviously always the odd few...

Streeteh · 20-03-2009, 13:44

Always remember when i was working in the kiddie section of thorpe park one day, a mother who was clearly a 'traveller' (i'm not a fan, stereotyping? Maybe, but one of the gits stole my fishing rod once and i'll never forgive em

) came up to me with her child and asked me to put her on the ride. I did so but noticed as i pulled it towards me, this child, who couldn't have been older than 1 year, had earrings about half the size of her head. They were clearly too big/heavy for her and ghastly sores were very noticeable in the piercing.

While that is an overblown example, it makes a good anecdote, but to be honest i think piercings are a decision someone should make for themselves.

View Poll Results: whats your opinion on it?
Oooh its so pretty!!	1	2.22%
omg wtf thats wrong!!!	37	82.22%
I couldn't care less!!	7	15.56%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

20-03-2009, 08:58	#11
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Wrong. They have no say or understanding of what's going on. Yes it's your child, but they are their own being with maybe not that much self awareness yet, however that doesn't make it right. If they are old enough to make a decision, fine, but until then, do not mutilate your child. It's crass and beyond subclass that it saddens me seeing kids being "shown off" in such a way. __________________ *No No!*

20-03-2009, 09:05	#12
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Wrong until and unless the child is old enough to make a decision, you can (and should) offer advice as a parent but make it very clear that it is their decision to be made after they reach a certain level of maturity or the age of majority (whichever comes sooner). __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

20-03-2009, 09:05	#13
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong. Not only because you're putting holes in your child, but what's the reasoning behind it? Piercing is usually an adornment to add attractiveness, which certainly shouldn't be done to five-year-olds. __________________

20-03-2009, 09:32	#14
Tiggy Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,059	If Megan ever asks to get her ears pierced, I will consider it. But I'm not going to let her have it done for a fair few years yet. Someone I know did her daughter's ears herself when she was about 3 months old. She thought they looked wonky so did them again. I told her exactly what I thought, she didn't like it. I remember how much it hurt when I had my ears pierced __________________

20-03-2009, 09:33	#15
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	I think for girls over 2 years then yes, ear piercing is fine. They are going to get it done anyway. Boys however, then no. I know it sounds old fasioned but I think that's something for themselves to decide later. babies aren't babies for long. So why spoil their infancy. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

20-03-2009, 09:56	#16
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Utterly wrong. Wait till the kids ask then consider it. __________________

20-03-2009, 10:04	#17
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I used to HATE piercing babies and toddlers when I worked at Claire's Accessories It usually took two of us (one gun each) at the same time so minimal fuss. Some kids would scream and others would be like. "meh". The kid should choose for itself not have it forced upon them. BB x

20-03-2009, 13:17	#18
Lomster Custom Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fay-Lom mansion Posts: 2,787	my friend was the same BBx so she left her job as she just couldn't do it anymore. __________________

20-03-2009, 13:37	#19
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Why would you ask? Since i'd guess most of the population would probably say its not right, although there is obviously always the odd few... __________________

20-03-2009, 13:44	#20
Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	Always remember when i was working in the kiddie section of thorpe park one day, a mother who was clearly a 'traveller' (i'm not a fan, stereotyping? Maybe, but one of the gits stole my fishing rod once and i'll never forgive em ) came up to me with her child and asked me to put her on the ride. I did so but noticed as i pulled it towards me, this child, who couldn't have been older than 1 year, had earrings about half the size of her head. They were clearly too big/heavy for her and ghastly sores were very noticeable in the piercing. While that is an overblown example, it makes a good anecdote, but to be honest i think piercings are a decision someone should make for themselves. __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh