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My 16 Year Ond Son Wants To Pierce his Eyebrow. I really dont like the way this looks. He has been bugging for over a year and even improved all his grades to A's and B's Just to show me how bad he wants this. Do You Think This Is Ok Is it Safe?? Will People Look at him different with this on??
Thanks

2007-03-09 09:25:38 · 23 answers · asked by Desiree 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting Adolescent

23 answers

Let him do it, he proved to you that he really wanted this by improving his grades, when I see teens with piercings I don't look at them any differently, they just want to express themselves and that is very healthy.

2007-03-09 10:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by Urchin 6 · 4 2

Yeah, I think it's OK to get an eyebrow piercing. Yes, it's safe if it's done at a certified ear piercing place. Not like some dingy little stand on the street. Yeah, people might look at him differently...what kind of people do you usually see with these kinds of piercings? I think you should let him get the piercing, since he's doing all this for one and has wanted one for over a year...let him express himself. Besides, unlike a tattoo, if he one day decides he doesn't like the thing, he can always take it out. Just make some agreements. Say that he must keep up with his grades or the piercing comes out (i.e. anything below a B- or a C and you yourself will physically yank out and destroy the thing - AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA) and that he has to pay for it himself. Go with him when he gets the piercing. Try to be supportive...this is who he is, and it'll take a lot to change him. Just make sure he understands that it might get infected, that piercings are a responsibility and if it's something he really, truly wants. Tell him to think about it for a week, think about the consequences; pros and cons and if he still really wants one, let him. If he's not out causing trouble, I don't see why not. I'm 15, almost 16 in a few months, and personally, I don't really like eyebrow piercings, but I can relate to how it feels to not be able to express myself. It's fustrating, and yes, parents have been living longer and know what's best for us (sometimes), but we need to find out what's best for ourselves too, right? Let your son do a bit of self-discovery, and maybe, in a few years, he'll go with your wishes and take out that piercing. =)

2007-03-09 09:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4 0

I once saw a 14 yo boy put a paperclip threw his tong to pierce it because he thought somehow he could hide it from his parents, that was not only painful but it did not work.
All I could do was laugh at him.
It sounds like you have a good son, with a lot of respect for you . I think you should show him some to. Sorry but at 16 I think he knows what people will think, but the truth is he will be the same good boy you know. The good thing is you can take him some ware good to have it don. Remember he is getting older and must express himself.
Make shore you take him to get it looked at after a few weeks.
Good luck.

2007-03-09 09:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by mike c 1 · 2 0

The day my son turned 18, he got a tattoo and his nipples pierced (OUCH)! He knew better than to ask before then because his Dad and I would have said NO! If your son is under 18 and living under your roof, you have every right to insist that he wait until he's 18. On the up side, after 2 more piercings, my son let everything grow back. Thank you, Jesus! Good luck, Mom and stick to your guns!

2007-03-09 10:16:46 · answer #4 · answered by olelady55 3 · 0 1

I'm sure it's safe, as long as he keeps it clean. He just needs to realize that the hole may get bigger as time wears on and the skin looses it's elasticity. What will it look like when he turns 50? Make sure he understands this. Otherwise, he just may wind up getting it done when he's 18, in 2 years, anyway. Best of luck to you.

2007-03-09 09:41:18 · answer #5 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 1 0

Yes he will be generalized and stereotyped, but who isn't subject to that madness? As a parent of a pre-teen, besides being a little young still myself, I would just ask myself the following ?'s:
1. What will it hurt...?
2. Do you really think he'll keep it for a long time or let it last as long as most fades do with 16 year olds...?

I went thru one of those fads myself....they never last long.....I had my nose pierced for 8 months then decided I was too "grown" for it and let it close!

2007-03-09 09:29:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5 0

It is safe as long as you go to a certified piercing shop. I would say OK as long as his grades stay up. Yes, people will look at him differently, and he may not be able to wear it to school or work. Check your district policy. My daughter has her nose pierced. She is a great kid, funny, loving, kind, etc. The piercing didn't change that.

2007-03-09 09:32:57 · answer #7 · answered by shana_durkee 2 · 4 0

Who cares what others think ! I would let my son if he worked that hard to prove how badly he wanted this.

I have my tongue pierced I dont care what other think I like it. Thats what matters. Its a piercing its not like he is smoking or using drugs. Hes not out knocking girls up.... Be thankful

Id let him express him self, Isnt it better he does this while he lives with you so you can be sure its not getting affected, or allergic

They dont cause disease !!!!! Its not like he wants his penis done.

2007-03-09 09:30:45 · answer #8 · answered by tammer 5 · 4 0

My son is 17 and has his lip pierced, and his septum. I took him took get it done. Eventually he will probably take them out. But for now I would rather take him to get it done at a licensed place, then taking a chance that he might do it himself and get infections. If he brought up his grades I think you should let him. Go with him. Kids grow up and out of fads like this. He will take it out as he gets older. Let him express himself. Good Luck

2007-03-09 09:34:05 · answer #9 · answered by Teslajuliet 4 · 4 0

Yes people will look at him different. I am 15 and my mom let me dye my hair black and since then everybody thinks I am one of those gothic chicks and I'm not like that but if he really wants one I say let him try it. My friend got her eyebrow pierced and she said it hurt and it got infected so maybe you can try to talk him out of it by explaining pain and effects if you don't want him to do it.

2007-03-09 10:39:52 · answer #10 · answered by Kally 1 · 1 1

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