Piercings

When we lived in New Hampshire we lived nexst to a school bus driver and she had one side of her nose that was years a and years ago the piercings are getting way out of hand I think!

I don't mind a tiny little one in the side of the nose with a tiny stone.

I always think that tiny studs in the nose look like pimples. I can't help it - it's the first thing I think when I see one.

I know I got a good laugh.My son that has his nipples pierced now has a daughter that is now 18 months old.And over a year ago,I think when she was about 6 months old,he was holding her and he started handing her to me and he yelled "Hold it, stop" and I asked why and he said she has a hold of my nipple ring,I started laughing and I told him,well you shouldn't have them,that'll teach you. Yesterday,I talked to my 16 year old niece and she said she got fired from her job and I asked why and she said because she got her her tongue pierced.And that her mom went down there and the manager said that she knew that was a rule and that she could stay as long as she did not wear the ring in while working and my sister told her no because it would get infected.My niece then told me that that it did not matter she is young and can go get another job.I told her,but you can't keep doing that breaking the rules and then thinking you can just go find another job.She told me that she didn't care if people liked the way she looked or not.I told her,well neither do I,but I limit that to the shirt Iam wearing.But,I don't wear it to work,church or any other place that it may not be appreciated.I asked her why she did that and she said because it was cool and that she was bored with just her ears being pierced,that she had 5 piercing in each ear.And I asked her why she had to get something else pierced and she said it was the thing to do.Then,my 11 year old daughter got on the phone and told her how stupid it was and then my daughter promised me that she will never get anything else pierced or get any tatoos as my niece said she was going to get.My daughter only has each ear pierced once and she doesn't even like that much.

I think making them wait till they are of age is a great idea and also a fair one. Some posters have said they didn't go ahead with it and in your boys case he took it out. Some think it's cool...I don't think it is and I don't understand why they think it's cool.

I'm not sure about that new, I've known people have baby girl's ears pierced, especially Italian and Greek babies. Also, it was a trend several years ago for pre-pubescent boys to have an ear pierced...it was a trend. I think there should be some sort of legal restraint in this area if there is not.

Babies are a little different, as are those cultural piercings. I just feel that the teens get them done without really thinking about the long term affects, which is typical thinking of them any ways.

Very wise words Ellie. My own girls to this day don't take any notice of what I say...both have tattoos they got when quite young. They have children of their own now and are very strict about what the children are allowed to do and not allowed to do until a certain time.

Only someone pigheaded and not too bright would disagree with you. I really cannot unders\tand why some people go way beyond the norm with things like this.

Yes, we generally say that before you permanently alter your body, consider whether you will still be happy with the alteration in 10 years. Sometimes (many times) that is enough of a deterrent. LOL! I can certainly say that it is a bad idea to get a large tattoo around your belly button and THEN have a baby. I did not do this... but the person who did now has a very lopsided stretched out warped looking tattoo...

I had my ears done when I was in my early twenties. My girls weren't interested in getting there's done but did eventually. It was done more to keep hold of your earrings as clip-ons were too easy to lose....lol. My elder daughter has said 12 is the age that her girls can have their ears pierced. It's something the eldest really looked forward to and now the younger one is looking forward to it. The elder one is looking forward to a trip to Egypt, just her and Mum in Oct this year. There are more important things than body piercings....lol.

Sorry Penny, I mucked that up. Granddaughter 1 is 12 and had her ears pierced for her 12th b'day and is travelling to Egypt with her Mum later this year. Granddaughter 2 is 9 and looking forward to having her ears pierced when she is 12. There will also be a trip for her with her Mum to somewhere special too. My daughter believes the rite of passage to womanhood should be cause for celebration.

Let's see ... piercings or a trip to Egypt ... which one would I choose?? ... mmm ... LOL! Wow, that sounds absolutely fantastic. I've never been to Egypt but it is one of my dream destinations. One day I would love to go with my daughter. You will have an amazing time. My mum never had her ears pierced, even though we girls tried to convince her many times. She was worried about the pain - while ironically, I think clip ons are much more painful.

I don't think "ouch" as much as I think - "e-ewww!". I really don't understand why it is deemed cool. It really is quite silly and is basically self mutilation. It should have to be done in the precence of a parent if the child is under 18. Infections can be so dangerous.

My dear friend... I feel that we have the wisdom which the youngsters still seek. We can't tell them, of course, because they think we're being dominant and perhaps a little controlling. But, in time, they will come to learn the true meaning of life. Sobeit. xxx

They see things so differently to us. Do they see things better with a clearer, less jaded version of things or is it us that sees the reality and truth of things clouded by our own judgments and experience. Brightest blessings Darkwing and thanks for your input and observations. xxxx

If we look at the different cultures some of them are very extreme with their body art. Grotesquly extended lower lips and ear lobes, elongated necks dozens of neck bands applied over the years. Body piercing is done a lot by religious sects and we are simply copying these rituals ansd arts from other cultures...tattoos I believe would probably fall into this sort of category....of course only 20th century western man could come up with Yosemite Sam and Tweety Bird.

I believe it's considerate and thoughtful if a young person discusses this sort of move with their parents and abides by their wishes. Your child might own their body but will you really be happy and ok if they decide to mutilate it? That's like saying if a young person wants to end their life then it's up to them.

It also seems to be a trend not to listen to parents or to heed them. And how come kids think they are so smart and know everything??? I suppose that is what being a teen is all about.

Hi Ms Tickle! Yes, kids think they are smart! I remember when I was young, I never think that way. I always look up to my parents and always think that they are smarter than me. The respect is always there. It is sad, most teens think and act that they are smarter than their elders. But maybe, when they get older they will realize the importance of their elders' advice. Just my thoughts dear friend. Take care and have a nice day!

My elder sister was always very old fashioned and quite frumpy in her choice of shoes, clothing and hairstyles but in the last 15 years she's really come into her own and is looking really attractive these days. She got her ears pierced about 6 years ago.

Were you pierced with one or both of your parents present?

I really think a responsible attitude is required as body piercings are invasive procedures and hygiene is really important.

It's great to get some family input on these things. Strange how kids are so secretive...I guess it's that they know if they want to hide it from the folks it's wrong. I wonder if the guy in this photo talked it over with his folks first?

Do you feel that there is something intrinsically evil about the stranger piercings of face and body? I must admit that I lean a bit that way.

I'm glad there is some control. I wonder why such barbarism becomes fashionable?

I like the ones for adornment like ears, nose and tummy but other facial ones leave me cold...like putting nuts and bolts, big ones through the lobe or nose holes so they get bigger and bigger and inserting rods into the forehead. Tongue piercings also leave me cold as it seems to be a huge health risk and one sees young girls playing with them and chewing on them. I'm afraid I don't like that aspect of it Mo. Thanks for joining in sweety...xxx.

That is one of the better aspects of piercing cyn....the fact that once you remove the metal thingy the hole closes. Do you reckon those people with an earlobe or nostril stretched to fit around a drink can or huge nut would revert to normal size?...I don't think so.

I think that becoming an adult happens when you realise you should have paid attention to your parents or when youy realise you made a mistake and have the guts to admit it. I also think that getting your kids to pbey you is something you have to practice from when they are first born...and hope that eventually either you or them will get it right...