Some parents......
By deedee30
@deedee30 (432)
Spain
March 6, 2008 11:24am CST
My daughter came home today to tell me that her friend who is 12 has just had her belly pierced for her birthday!!!!! Now im not against piercings as both hubby and I have them as do our older boys but.....12 for god sakes is there just no sense with some parents, and my daughter even thought if she asked I would say yes, but the word NO was out of my lips before she even finished the sentence!
What is a good age? i think 15/16 for a belly piercing but 12 never!!!
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14 responses
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
6 Mar 08
I thought piercing shops had a rule of the age of when a child can have piercing, especially if they go on their own? Especially a belly piercing, that is so irresponsible, sorry of the parents and the shop that did it. 12 is far too young. And I would have to say that 16 should be the age limit. I think they are horrible but that's my own personal feeling. 12 is far too young and you are right to say NO. What are her parents thinking? Or do they generally not care. Beggar's belief.
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@idaantipolo (472)
• Philippines
8 Mar 08
no, -deedee-because at 14, I would not let her out on her own. I think what she should do at that age is concentrate on her studies.
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@CanadaGal (4304)
• Canada
6 Mar 08
I am surprised that a reputable piercing establishment would even pierce the belly button of a 12 yr old, even with parental supervision and permission.
I agree, it is too young. My main argument is based on her body not being finished growing. Other arguments, depending on the maturity of the child would have to do with the maintenance and upkeep of that particular piercing.
I had my belly button pierced a few years ago, and of all piercings, it is one of the most difficult to heal. It can get infected so easily, and requires a strict cleansing maintenance routine. It also takes on average, 3 to 6 months to heal.
I agree with the age of 15 or 16 for a belly button piercing, because by then, most girls are done growing.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
11 Mar 08
oh myhope I do not make anyone angry with me but the only piercing that I myself like is in your ears. That said I also think twelve is much too younr maybe sixteen but not twelve. It's so sad how some parents let their kids grow up much too soon they will get there fast enough anyway so why rush it.
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@emilywang (3)
• China
7 Mar 08
I have a daughter,only 2-years old.but i think when she grows up to 12 even 15/16,i will be not allow to her to pierce the belly button.if the ear piercing,i think i can let her do that,but the piercing for the belly button.i could not accept,also my hubby.because China is a relative orthodox country,so the piercing for the belly button is not acceptable by most of the chinese.
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@katisaurus (1038)
• Canada
7 Mar 08
I knew a girl when I was 12 (as was she) who got her belly button pierced. I don't agree with it, but I guess if you believee your child is mature enough to take care of something like that then that's your call.
@katisaurus (1038)
• Canada
7 Mar 08
You can say that, and think that, and I wouldn't necessarily say I agree. I don't think this girl was immature, she was very smart and her mom did trust she would take care of is (as she did, since it healed nicely and no infections). But things are different when it's your child. Obviously this girl's parents thought it would be a cute idea for a birthday present, and I think it would be too. I remember my mom was gonna let me get mine pierced for my graduation present in grade 8, and I think I was 13 or 14. I forget. But when I read up on how to keep it clean and everything I definitely didn't want it done anyore 'cause I saw the different infections it could get.. and I didn't want to risk it.
I'm not saying I completely agree with you, or disagree with you, as I know there are a large sum of kids who definitely aren't capable of taking care of something like that, but hey, like I said.. Your child your call. Just hope the girl's mom knows she needs to really take care of it because there are so many different infections that come with an uncared-for naval piercing.
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
7 Mar 08
I personally won't allow my children to have it done until they are 18 and can do it themselves. I have my belly button pierced as well, but i don't want my children getting it done before they are old enough to sign themselves because i won't sign for them. 12, yes, is definitely ridiculous. i can't believe some parents either. they want to be more of a friend to their child then to be an actual parent. makes me sick sometimes. thanks and God bless
@jesse2881 (80)
• United States
6 Mar 08
I have 3 girls and have tol them all that they can not do any of that nonsense until they turn 18. I am not against all the piercings or tatoos, as I too have them, just not on my kids till they are of age. Definately not at age 12. My god what is wrong with people these days?
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@idaantipolo (472)
• Philippines
7 Mar 08
I have not done any body pierce and doesn't have any plans to do it. If I have a daughter, I wouldn't let her until she is out on her own and have a job.
@goodhappens (671)
• United States
7 Mar 08
12 is way too young, not only on the health issues discussed in other posts but it sends a message to the boys that I'm sure her mom or dad are not wanting sent, although apparently they arent thinkin that far ahead. I told my daughter when she was 18 she could do what ever she wanted w/ her body untill then it was mine to watch over.
@Sexy_Naty (1)
• Germany
7 Mar 08
It's hard to tell... but I think 15, 16 is a good age... that's when you start getting an idea of what you want to be in the future...
Now, belly piercing in particular is one that's mostly hidden, specially at work, so it shouldn't be a problem as an adult if say it was in her nose, but then again that's how I see it...
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@azharyasin (1)
• India
7 Mar 08
Since you say that the elders have already had their belly pierced so its difficult to let the girl understand .. The age is not the problem bcoz she is too young to understand the ethics and morals about the age.. And now that her friend has done it makes the thing more complex.. So the best way I can think of is try to bargain with her for some gift in return asking her to do it a couple of years later..
