My daughter wants her ears pierced.......i just don't know!!!?

Question

she's seven and her friend at school has had them done a while ago, she's been asking for about three-months and my husband thinks she's old enough BUT i just don't know and i don't want to get them done and regret it after-because then it will be too late!

I know it probably doesn't seem like a big deal but i just think it's un-necessary pain but she really wants them done!

what age would you let your child get their ears pierced?

Lola G: lol please don't scare me! deciding on ear piercings is hard enough, gosh, i don't want her to be a teen - Tattoos and nose studs -AHHHHHH!!!! hehe

Answer 1

I think 7 is an ok age to have her ears pierced, I think I was about 8 when I got mine done. I don't think you ever really regret having your ears pierced, when I had mine done I loved them, though I always wore gold studs. If you wanted to wait a little longer you could say if she still wants it done at Christmas then she could have it as one of her presents.

Explain to her that it does hurt, its like a burning pain from what I remember, and if possible take her to a place where they will do both ears at the same time - I think that would make it easier to manage.

Just wait til shes older & wants a tattoo or navel piercing!!

Answer 2

I know exactly how you feel. My 13 y/o got hers pierced about six months ago after months of pestering. I felt exactly the same way but once they are done the nagging stops and it really isn't that big a deal. I remember I got mine pierced when I was nine for my first communion which seems a lifetime ago.
I think you should explain to her exactly what is involved and that she will be responsible for cleaning them out etc. and that she is not to ask you over over and over for new pairs that she can get them as a reward for whatever you decide.
If you think she is responsible for all this (obviously you will help clean etc. but make it her responsibility) then go ahead and let her get them pierced.Good Luck

Answer 3

That's the age I got my ears pierced and I think it's a fine age. For my own child, I might wait until they're 8 or 9... depending on if they are asking for them or not.

Just warn your daughter that it does hurt a little and if she still wants to get them done, why not. I only know one girl who didn't eventually get their ears pierced at some point.

Answer 4

shes now at the age where shes becoming independant and making her own choices about things. if she has been asking for 3 months it sounds like shes very keen on the idea so im sure if you got them done she wouldnt wish she didnt. i was the same as her at her age and i got mine pierced when i was 8 not long after. i loved them and i wished i had them done earlier. im not covered in piercings or tattoos, i only have my ears pierced twice. i know it seems scary but if she wants them done then theres no reason why not. its not like your forcing her to or had them done when she was too young to understand. i think as young as possible when they understand is best because its easier to care for and they still wanted it done. good luck deciding.

Answer 5

My daughter got hers pierced at age 8. I think it would be okay for your daughter at 7 if she really wants them. If you're really unsure, you could tell her that if she still wants them done at Christmas time that you'll take her then. That'll give you a few more months to see if she still wants them. Just tell her ahead of time that it's going to hurt a bit, but honestly, it's really not that bad. I think the sound of the piercing gun is worse than the pain! Good luck.

Answer 6

Hi, Ive had the same dilema. My daughter is 7 as well, we decided not to do it. My neighbor's daughter got hers done and they got all infected and scabby and well, it turned my daughter off of the whole idea. Claires sells magnetic earrings she could wear for special occasions that look real. Finally, if you do decide to go ahead and get them done, there is a cream called "Emla" (Im pretty sure thats the name anyways) that you can put on her ears to numb them first before the procedure. Just ask your pharmacist, it is kept behind the counter.
Good luck with your decision :)

Answer 7

i think your daughter is old enough to have some input into the decision but she must understand that you and your partner have the final say
if she takes them out when older, they can scar even if not infected and they cant be redone in the same holes.

why not a test. if she wears mangetic earrings every day for a month, remembers to put them on and take them off herself and isnt constantly touching them then she can have her ears pierced. it will also test the school and social club's attitude toward piercings so she wont be "made" to take them out

Answer 8

Hi i wanted my daughter to have hers done when she was born but my husband said not untill she is big enough to want them herself.. At the age of four she asked us if she could have them done, so we let her yes she cried but afterwards she was thrilled because she said they sparkled. We had them done at claires and they were brilliant they also do a six week check up.. because she is young if you decide to take them out they heal up rather quick so after a while you wont notice the hole. hope this helps good luck

Answer 9

well i had mine pierced at seven i would say if your daughter really understands the process and the pain then let her. but my grandma always said mama knows best. if you and your husband both agree that she is mature enough and can handle it then there is no reason to say no. and i would probably say seven is a good age to get ears pierced.

Answer 10

shes old enough to know wether she wants her ears pierced but just make sure she understands that it hurts a little...and if she cant pay for getting them done then shes not ready because she may let them get infected and that would be very bad