Would this be a “special” thing for an 8 year old?

Question

A couple of months ago I reluctantly agreed to my daughter’s request, and took her to have her ears pierced. She has now passed the six week “induction” period so she can, and does, change them.

Seeing how easily she changes them, the fact her earrings look so much better than my clips, and that she insists she can’t even feel she has them in keeps making me think I should have had mine done years ago.

I don’t want to just go and get them done, because I don’t want her to get the feeling that she can’t have anything I don’t, but I was thinking next time she shows me a pair of earrings (which she does about 3 times a day) holding them against my ears and asking her if I would suit my ears pierced. If she says yes, then just say ‘nah, I’m too scared’ then if she tries talking me into it, asking her if she would come and hold my hand. If she says no, then I stick to my clips for at least a few more months.

Would taking your Mum to get her ears done be 'special' to an 8 year old?

Answer 1

I think it would be. I like your idea of having her "help" you. Not many children get to help their parents and it does make them feel special and more independent. I like that you are concerned about her thinking that she can't have anything you don't. You are a good Mom. I would definitely ask her what she thinks. You could even just say, next time she brings you a pair of earrings, 'What do you think?'. You don't have to tell her you're scared, just ask her to come with you. Tell her she'll be a big help because you don't know what to expect. Ask her how it felt, etc too. That will make her feel plenty special. By the way, getting your ears pierced generally doesn't hurt. It may be uncomfortable and weird feeling for a few days, but it will go away. Before you know it, you won't really even feel them (unless you wear heavy or really dangling earrings). The only piercing in my ear that hurt was the upper cartilage and even that didn't hurt for more than a few days. Good Luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I think it's a wonderful idea... They are so much more comfortable than clips after the first two weeks and you will have so many more options...

Plus your daughter will have a wonderful story for the rest of her life that SHE made you get your ears pierced! You should make sure that you stick to the plan and if she doesn't want you to do it that you don't... Also when you go and she wants you to have the most awful piercing studs that you can imagine but SHE thinks they are wonderful you should get them! It's only for 6 weeks and it's a lifetime memory for her that not only did she MAKE you do it but she got to pick too.

What a great way to bond with your daughter!

Answer 4

When i was a kid i wanted to get the top of my ear pierced in the cartilage. After I was done my mom thought it was so cute, plus she had to pay for a set of earrings anyways, she decided to give it a go after much debate and me talking her into it and she held onto a teddy bear and my hand and actually squeeked a little and got hers done as well. It was cute, I felt like I was helping her out...plus i totally thought she was the coolest mom ever because none of my other friends moms had done that.

By far the coolest thing my mom has done, (aside from standing in line for concert tickets when i was a teeny bopper) and I was 12 and now I'm 21. Now...if she would have only went with me when I got my first tattoo.....

Answer 5

Your plan sounds perfect. This way she will think she inspired you to do it (which it sounds like she did) and you will be teaching her about courage and facing fears. It's not a bad thing to be vulnerable to anothe person, even if she's only 8!

I think you'll like having them pierced. Honestly, it doesn't really hurt and they look much better than clips.

Answer 6

I totally think it would be one of the best bonding experiences for you both. It would be great for her to feel that she can comfort you and be a support for you. So often we are the ones to support and kids rarely get to experience the other side to be supportive. I think it will really make her feel good.

Answer 7

Don't know about the making her think it's her idea part, but yeah, she'd like to go with you.

Answer 8

Sounds a bit odd to me but then you know your own child - I wouldn't have let her have her ears pierced at that age in the first place.

Answer 9

It would be for my 8 year old. When they're 8, we're still cool. :)

Answer 10

Absolutely, this will be a bonding session that will never be forgotten.