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Mrs213
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Would you let your 15 year old...
It depends. I had one and I think a very small stud is beautiful and dainty.
I think I probably would
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Mom0710
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Yes I don't see the big deal. She can always take it out.
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Would you let your 15 year old...
I answered as I dont think so but don't think its the worst thing, she can always take it out and it will close. Why does she want one? is this an issues worth a battle. Over all she can be doing worse things. I think a tattoo is harder to cover (when at work) verses taking a nose ring out.
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Seawolf
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Nope. 18 to start making body decisions that you might regret later in life.
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Yes and I have! We had to pull my daughter out of a Catholic High School due to money issues and put her in the local high school (she was in Catholic School since Pre-K). She wanted it as a lot of other girls had it so I figured why not! She is a good kid and took the transition extremely well so it was kind of like a reward. I also figured if she didn't want it anymore she could always take it out and close it up. There are worse things she could do!
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Momma2015
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Posted by LittleDiva
if my 15 year old was an overall good kid and doing exceptionally well in school i would consider it.
but i am also the mom who is considering letting my 5 year old dye the ends of her hair pink this summer lol (its a wash out and will be cut off by the time she starts school)
Pretty much where I'm at. Also, as long as the school policy says it's okay. I should say I am NOT a mother (despite the username!) but I was 16 when my mom took me to get my belly button pierced and my friend to get her nose pierced (with her mother's permission). It didn't affect us negatively in any way shape or form. In fact, it was probably better because we didn't go behind their backs and do it at a disreputable place illegally. She no longer has her nose ring, I still have my belly button pierced, but I only wear it in the summer. The hole from the nose ring is virtually invisible once it is removed, not like an eyebrow ring or belly button ring. And this was years ago, now there's even less of a stigma for piercings and tattoos.
ETA: Now my DH is another story entirely. I'm not so sure he would agree with me. For the record, he has never had any tattoos or piercings though he isn't against them.
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busymomonli
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Would you let your 15 year old...
She thinks it looks pretty. She's a very straight an narrow kid, so there is no threat that she will turn into a piercer or a tattoer. She does not like tattoos anyway. And I do agree that it will close up.
All of you who say you're husbands are against it, did your husband have his ear pierced in high school?
And what if your son wanted his ear pierced (because boys still do this, a lot)? Would you/he be against that too?
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Hofstra26
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Posted by busymomonli
She thinks it looks pretty. She's a very straight an narrow kid, so there is no threat that she will turn into a piercer or a tattoer. She does not like tattoos anyway. And I do agree that it will close up.
All of you who say you're husbands are against it, did your husband have his ear pierced in high school?
And what if your son wanted his ear pierced (because boys still do this, a lot)? Would you/he be against that too?
I don't have a problem with EAR piercings, boy or girl, but at such a young age I would much rather my children NOT get body piercings elsewhere. They have PLENTY of time when they are an adult to make those kind of decisions about their body but at age 15, I just don't see the need to do it. JMO.
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Would you let your 15 year old...
As long as they were a good kid.. Good grades, respectful ,
Yeah... I would.
I don't see the big deal at all. I think by making it some taboo, rebellious thing, that makes kids want it more. It becomes less enticing if your parents aren't shocked or mad about it, IMO.
Holes close up. It would likely be a short term thing (I do see some adults with them and I love it, but it's not that common)
This is just one of those things that kids are drawn too. Not a big deal to me.
My mom took me to get my belly button pierced when I was 15. No big deal. Then I wanted an eye brow ring and she wasn't crazy about it but wasn't against it. I didn't get the brow ring.
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Posted by busymomonli
She thinks it looks pretty. She's a very straight an narrow kid, so there is no threat that she will turn into a piercer or a tattoer. She does not like tattoos anyway. And I do agree that it will close up.
All of you who say you're husbands are against it, did your husband have his ear pierced in high school?
And what if your son wanted his ear pierced (because boys still do this, a lot)? Would you/he be against that too?
I think they are cute. Especially when they are dainty and small. I would let her. I don't see the big deal, but that's just my opinion.
I remember being young. Summer coming ... I always wanted a new tattoo once spring hit.. Oh to be young again!! 
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NervousNell
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Posted by busymomonli
She thinks it looks pretty. She's a very straight an narrow kid, so there is no threat that she will turn into a piercer or a tattoer. She does not like tattoos anyway. And I do agree that it will close up.
All of you who say you're husbands are against it, did your husband have his ear pierced in high school?
And what if your son wanted his ear pierced (because boys still do this, a lot)? Would you/he be against that too?
To answer your question, my husband did not.
He never got any tattoos either.
He has always been very straight and narrow.
And super conservative especially when it comes to our daughter.
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DaniJude
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F U C K no, man.
I was raised strict - that would never fly when I was young and I'm the same way with my child and eventual children bc I want more.
In fact, so strict I shouldn't even be posting the F word. 
I feel a smack to the back of my head coming. 
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MC09
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Posted by busymomonli
She thinks it looks pretty. She's a very straight an narrow kid, so there is no threat that she will turn into a piercer or a tattoer. She does not like tattoos anyway. And I do agree that it will close up.
All of you who say you're husbands are against it, did your husband have his ear pierced in high school?
And what if your son wanted his ear pierced (because boys still do this, a lot)? Would you/he be against that too?
No, DH did not pierce his ears in high school. I would not be against my son wanting an earring either, but I'm sure DH wouldn't be down with it. I'm ok with *most* forms of teenage expression. They're only young once and if it's something they really want and they're a good kid, I would consider it... in reason of course. We were all that age once and most kids grow out of it anyway.
I don't view piercings to be on the same level as tattoos.
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ANR1211
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Would you let your 15 year old...
Nose- yes. Eyebrow, lip, tongue-no because I think they look a little trashy (IMHO).
I started getting piercings when I was 13- my parents said ears only and went with me for most of them. I currently have 17 piercings in my ear (7 in cartilage and 2 lobe in one ear and 2 lobe, 2 cartilage, tragus, and 3 inner flaps that I don't know the name of in other and I used to have an industrial bar). I really would have liked to get my nose pierced when I was younger- I thought it was so cute. 90% of my piercings were done before I was 18. I think they are widely accepted and easy to remove. You don't want it to be taboo and then have a child going behind a parent's back.
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DaniJude
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Posted by busymomonli
I am a pretty laid back mom. I will admit I am considering it. My daughter is in the top of her class, 13th out of 425 students in her grade. She is exceptional in all ways, so I didn't see the harm in it. Obviously that's the only thing I'd let her pierce besides her ears.
I understand and mom, it's your child and you know best.
BUT, consider a few things -- her future when she goes to interview at jobs. The fact that it'll leave a hole so if she ever says, hey I don't want this anymore, it'll always be there as a reminder.
The fact that it could get caught and ripped out causing injury. Ok, I'm reaching with that one but I'm just trying to think of all the possible issues.
I'm spit-balling here but is there a way to get something that you stick here, like as decor, that has adhesive but isn't permanent -- you know, kids these days put shit in their hair like that, little sparkles and such. It's not permanent and adheres to the hair. I used to put little glitter stickers around my eyes. Just a thought.
Here's the thing - there was a lot of shit I did as a kid that I am so glad didn't leave any permanent mark whatsoever. You grow up, you change a lot and that's what makes me worry about having this hole in her nose.
Sure it MAY close up but probably not. And who wants to chance that?? Not this gal!
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JME78
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
the hole is so tiny it will close up.
In this day and age its so common to have a tiny nose ring, its not like she is interviewing at a conservative investment bank at age 15. Let her express herself, its not harmful, no different than pierced ears.
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DaniJude
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Posted by busymomonli
All of you who say you're husbands are against it, did your husband have his ear pierced in high school?
And what if your son wanted his ear pierced (because boys still do this, a lot)? Would you/he be against that too?
My ex husband would be against this and no, he did not have his ear pierced in school but he pierced his tongue one night drunk in college and now has a hole and it's a HUGE regret of his and the only salvation is that you can't really see it unless he STICKS his tongue out. So, that is primarily why he would be against it.
And gender makes no difference - he would be against it no matter what, as a minor. He would say, when you are 18 years of age or older, do whatever you want. I won't agree with it but legally you're allowed.
That's just how he was raised. Not saying any one way is right or wrong.
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
I always thought small studs were cute on the nose. I don't see the big deal in getting it if she just thinks it looks pretty but I would wait until at least 17 I think. If she still wants it Senior year HS and is a good kid that can hygienically take care of this type of piercing then at that time probably. Better than showing off a belly ring.
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busymomonli
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Would you let your 15 year old...
Thank you. I do hear you, and respect all opinions. The studs they have now are the tiniest things though, have you seen them? They really would barely leave a mark even if it didn't close. She doesn't play sports or anything, so I'm not as concerned with the injury.
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DaniJude
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Posted by busymomonli
Thank you. I do hear you, and respect all opinions. The studs they have now are the tiniest things though, have you seen them? They really would barely leave a mark even if it didn't close. She doesn't play sports or anything, so I'm not as concerned with the injury.
Like I said, you know best - you're the mom.
Did you talk to her about the idea of WHAT if it leaves a hole - even the smallest hole?? As an adult and as she gets older? Aesthetically?
And did you ask her about the option of something decorative there that is temporary??
ETA -- I know it is hard at fifteen to think about the future lol as kids LIVE FOR TODAY but you know, if you really talk to her about it then maybe she will think about how she'll feel if that happens.
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JME78
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Posted by busymomonli
Thank you. I do hear you, and respect all opinions. The studs they have now are the tiniest things though, have you seen them? They really would barely leave a mark even if it didn't close. She doesn't play sports or anything, so I'm not as concerned with the injury.
I think they look really cute.
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MrsG823
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Would you let your 15 year old...
No.
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mrsboss
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Would you let your 15 year old...
I probably would, provided it's tiny. It can look tasteful/cute, if small enough.
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Would you let your 15 year old...
At 16 I had secretly gotten my nipple pierced and 2 tattoos. Then when I was 17 I did my nose and below my bottom lip..and of course in that time frame more tattoos. I thought I was cool. I was also in AP classes and good grades. ETA: I forgot I had my tongue at one point too cause that was "in" but guys also thought it meant you would go downtown Julie brown.
By the time I was 21 every single piercing was long gone..tattoos are in covered spots. I still have tiny holes left behind.
And I would say HELL NO to my 15 year old, good grades or not lol. I wish I knew then what I know now and I would rather let my daughter be pissed at me for not letting her follow a trend underage then to give in to her. Kids honestly look different at you that your parents must let you do whatever you want, your wild, etc.
At 15 you still need working papers, so when she's old enough to legally make her own decisions then and only then will I support her every step of the way.
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MC09
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Re: Would you let your 15 year old...
Posted by DaniJude
F U C K no, man.
I was raised strict - that would never fly when I was young and I'm the same way with my child and eventual children bc I want more.
In fact, so strict I shouldn't even be posting the F word.
I feel a smack to the back of my head coming.
I hear ya, I was raised the same way... but, by a pair of off the boat jail wardens who didn't believe in these child protective laws Americans bought into lol there was no such thing as "time outs" in our house... I feel like it could make a kid rebel more in some cases. I definitely parent like they did to a large extent... but some things (like this topic) I'm a bit more lax about. Of course, they would probably flip their lids if their grandkids are suddenly sporting piercings and somehow wonder where *they* went wrong. Lol.
I would limit it though mostly because I'm ok with like one or two small piercings, but I find too many piercings to be trashy.
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