I have a three year old doughter and I decided not to have her ears pierce. I got mine pierced when I was 12 years old so I want my doughter to make her own desicions about her body. but my family and friends think I should've done it when she was a baby. What do you think???
2006-06-21 20:29:16 · 14 answers · asked by ♪♥bored♣♫ 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Bravo, I think that you are one of the smartest most honest women on the planet and I applaud your integrity in what you did. I stand in ovation after an endless day of the most mindless questions you can imagine I find one where a mother has not only done the right thing but for the right reasons. You have given me hope for the female gender and created a doubt about what I think about women in general. Gee, why aren't there more like you. Why are all the smart and honest ones taken or dead?
God bless you. Women should be proud of you.
2006-06-21 20:36:13 · answer #1 · answered by andyman 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm very neutral to this situation because I see the logic for you and your family.
On your family side, I'm thinking more likely when you girl grows up and sees all the other girls with earrings, she will probably drive you crazy until she gets hers done too. The thing is, the longer you wait to get you ears pierced the likely of complications or infection it will cause. Sever itching and swelling, your girl might want to take them out. I actually got a 2nd whole when I was about 13 and the front part of the earring went into my ear, you could only see the back post to know they were even in. It became very infected and I had to let it close.
As a baby, she really want be aware of whats going on and it will heal before she does. Less pain and just a better choice if it were me.
I also understand you position. Like someone else says sounds like you are and will be a great mom. I think that great that you are wanting to let her make her own decision. With either choice it's okay.
2006-06-21 20:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by purrlywhites 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got mine when I was a baby... don't remember a thing!
People think it's easier to have all those things done (ear piercings, surgeries, circumcisions) on babies because it is very unlikely they'll remember any pain or discomfort.
But ear piercing is very minor, no big deal.
2006-06-21 20:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by Kiri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are doing the right thing.My mother got my ears pierced with my consent when i was also 12 years old and in grade 5.
You are right in your approach .Its not necessary to get ears pierced at that age.there is no obligation, no age for that.
I suggest you dont pay heed to those who criticize and let time come when your daughter wishes to have her ears pierced.
best regards,
Sidra
2006-06-21 20:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by Sidra T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by "Family", if you r referring to your elders or your parents, then as a sign of respect, it wouldn't be wrong to get your daughter's years pierced, if your daughter doesn't like it, all she has to do is stop wearing any earings, n the earing holes will close. n since she's very small, if you do pierce her ears, her healing will be faster and less painful, right! think about it this way too, when kids r small, they like to act like their parents, puttin make-up, n parents shoes, if ears aren't pierced, she won't be able to wear her mother's earings. :) All the Best, n God bless your daughter.
2006-06-21 20:44:36 · answer #5 · answered by jude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should tell your family to mind their own business. what do they care anyway? i totally agree with you, let your daughter make her own decisions when she is old enough. and just for the record, i think it's weird to see a baby with pierced ears!!
2006-06-21 20:33:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its your decision and your child...they have nothing else better to do than to worry about your decisions.....I think its fine either way....but if u want her to make her own decisions about her body then that is totally respectable...do what you think is right...dont worry about other peoples opinions...yours is the only one that matters.
2006-06-21 20:34:06 · answer #7 · answered by lovingarmywife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea well yes and no ok when she gets older and u get her ears pierced she gonna thinks oh well if i should get my tongue or my lip pierced u should have did it when she was a baby
2006-06-21 20:35:25 · answer #8 · answered by learia h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they think she should have gone thru the pain when she was still a baby and cant remember.........my lil sis had hers at 1
2006-06-21 20:44:05 · answer #9 · answered by Ace-Balla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree..... my four daughters can get their ears pierced when they turn 13......... it will be their decision
2006-06-21 20:34:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋