How do you persuade your parents to let you have piercings done?My parents are completely against it!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

I tried to get my mom to go with me. She wasn't all for it. But she kinda realized over time that things have changed and people do pierce parts or their body. Point out that times have changed but its not something that you are trying to do to rule against them it is something that you want for you.
Mention that you don't want to do something that will upset them that is why you want their permission even if it may be b/c of your age.

Answer 2

Ok...piercings. Hmm. Ears...no problem...anywhere else?? Griefy! Parents will always freak over piercings. Its not because they want to deliberatly wind you up, they are actually worried about the effects of the piercing. They are not always straight forward, they hurt a fair bit, they get infections, go septic and get caught on things. Ok, many are absolutly fine, but parents only worry about the bad side effects. There is no easy way to persuade your parents, but one thing is for sure...the more you hound them the more resistant they will be! Try compromising or just would wait a few years. In the meantime get a new haircut or something to make you look different instead and take the attention away from the piercings. I woud not advise getting them done without your parents consent...they will not be happy and neither will you when they treat you like a 5 year old for the next 6 years. If you really really cant wait, then go for just one piercing (not piercing's) and make it a conservative one ie lower ear lobe or belly button at a push.

Whatever you decide to do, good luck!

Answer 3

This is so exhausting to hear. How would you feel if you were a parent...I mean really?

Parents don't know as much about body art as most of todays youths and 20-something year olds. It scares them because they see pierced folk as deviants with no future and mental problems. Why not do the mature thing and *research* reputable local piercing studios, find ALL the good and bad information you can relating to the piercing you want and offer to pay for it. Showing responsibility and maturity goes a long way and your parents may learn a thing or two about the body mod community.

Check out tribalectic.com and safepeircing.org for more help.

Answer 4

It was a tough battle. I wound up getting only second lobe holes out of the deal. After that, I realized that they weren't going to change their mind, so when I was old enough I went out and got the piercings and became a professional piercer. They have now accepted it and gotten over it

But I suggest you talk to your parents like an adult. Tell them that it won't effect work, school or social relationships. Tell them that you are fully able to take care of the payment for the piercings and that you are fully able to take care of and clean the piercing. Should anything go wrong, assure them you can handle it and help pay for whatever issue it may be.

http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/What_Parents_Need_To_Know_FAQ
That is a good page to answer general questions and concerns. Often parents think that you are out to destroy your image and that you are too young for the piercing or it will have negative consequence. You should be prepared to take it out if need be as well.

Whatever you do, don't yell at your parents, don't guilt them and don't act irresponsible and get the piercing behind their back. Good luck.

Answer 5

Not knowing how old you are, I'm gonna tell you this: you have to have a parent or guardian with you when you get piercings done if you're underage. So if you can't get them to agree to it now, just wait until you're old enough to do it yourself. Also, depending on what kind of piercing you get and how sensitive your skin is, most people have got infections due to piercings. I actually fainted when I got my ears pierced so I wouldn't recommend getting piercings if you don't tolerate pain well. Maybe your parents aren't agreeing to it because they don't like the kind of piercings you want. For example, if you want a belly button piercing and they say no, settle for ear piercings and see if they like that idea better. They might lighten up to other piercings later.

Answer 6

If you are talking about piercing your ears, try taking more responsibility around the house to prove to them you are growing up, and tell your mom she can have final say so on any earrings your wear.

If you are talking about other places, they are very wise not to let you get them. First impressions are important when you want to do things like get a job, a bank loan, rent a classy apartment, or have to appear in court for any reason. One look at a girl who looks like she got into a fight with a fishing tackle box, will turn allot of people off completely. And you will end up paying big time for the mistake you made.

Answer 7

First realise that your parents love you and hence their deep desire to keep you under their control. World is changing as every generation starts. You will have similar things with your kids as they grow up - may not be piercing but for something else. These are things you need to brush aside and move on. Try to go with your parents to show how much you care for them.. I am sure they will find the right body piercing studio for you in a week - once they realise the sacrifice you were willing to do.

Answer 8

I'm not sure. I had my ear pierced when I was 2 so I had no say in it. Depending on what kind of piercing you what maybe your parents don't want you to have one if it's anywhere other then the ears because they don't think it would be a good idea. but if you really want it I suggest you wait until your old enough to do it and they can't stop you. Personally I think females need to just get their ears pierced and not anywhere else.

Answer 9

Tell them that its your body..even though they did make u you are older now and if u dont like your piercings in the future you wil be the one to deal with it not them... just do it its your own body and what u want- i got a tattoo and my dad said it would cause infections and whatever-- but you know what he got over it and they will get over it trust me!! they will prob be mad for like days or a week but then they will forget!

Answer 10

Wait till you are 18. If you still want the piercings then, go ahead and get them done by a paid proffessional!