Should parents be allowed to pierce their babies' ears?

[lewmonst 0]

Am I the only one bothered by seeing an infant with pierced ears?

I know there are a variety of reasons some people use to justify it (i.e. culture, tradition, identify as a girl, cute... etc...). But I just don't think a mother or father should do anything permanent to an infant. I think the child should be allowed to make their own choice whether or not to put holes in their body.

just my opinion.
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Should they be allowed? yes

Should they do it? no

A Prince Albert is a whole 'nother question.

[pajarito 0]

I hesitate to vote on this one. I personally do not believe that something as unnecessary and vain as that shouldn't be done to anyone that hasn't had the chance or doesn't have the capacity yet to decide for themselves if they want it done or not. On the other hand, I believe a parent should do what they think is in the best interest of their child and that it is their decision. There might be some that do it for religious reasons. I don't know. I wouldn't consider it abuse, though, and wouldn't judge anyone else for doing it. I just wouldn't myself. I can't vote and say yes or no, however. Sorry.

[jakee 1,490]

Ya might want to check in on the circumcision thread.

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[Misslmperfect 0]

i think its mean. sure its cute and all that, but babies dont know they look cute, nor do they care lol. ive seen those baby's faces when they're getting it done, and its so sad. i personally wouldnt do something that hurt my child just to make em look cute (im sure they'll be cute enough to begin with

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[Gawain 0]

It surprises me if I see a child with pierced ears, but I don't disapprove.

Piercings aren't "permanent" anyway.

As to a child having a choice -- they don't, and shouldn't.

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[piisfish 140]

allowed yes
does that mean it's not ridiculous ??? certainly not.

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[billvon 2,991]

It bothers me, mainly because a parent is willing to cause their child pain to give them a cuter looking baby to show off. (The baby sure doesn't care what he or she looks like.) But it's up to the parents in the end.

[Nightingale 0]

nope. they shouldn't be allowed to circumcise them either.

leave the kid's body alone until he or she is old enough to decide for themselves what they want to do.

[nacmacfeegle 0]

They shouldn't, but they should be allowed the choice for cutural/religious reasons (similar to circumcision).

I for one would never deliberately do anything to mutilate or disfigure my child in the name of fashion.

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[piisfish 140]

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Piercings aren't "permanent" anyway.

at least less permanent than circumcision and excision

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[TheBachelor 5]

Since you're actually causing pain to the child, I feel that you should wait until the child can decide for him/her self. That doesn't mean they should be 18 or older to make this decision, though.

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[Casie 0]

First off, this isn't permanent. I got pierced while I was an infant & can't remember a bit of pain that I went thru. I then got pierced a second time when I turned 13 (to add another hole to my ears) & remember the pain. I personally think it should be ok. If the child doesn't like it when they get older, they can just stop putting earrings in. It's pretty simple.

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[CloudOnMyTongue 0]

the holes in your ears grow over, and you won't remember the pain.

why not?

[Lindsey 0]

Sure parents should be allowed to have their children's ears pierced. It's neither disfiguring (though maybe not attractive) nor particularly painful. Should old ladies be allowed to pinch little kids' cheeks? That's equally painful and probably more humiliating for the child.... There are lots of things that happen in the world that I don't agree with, but taking responsibility away from individuals makes people lazy and irresponsible IMHO.

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[Rhiannon 0]

It's a really hard one! In one hand, parents shouldn't have the right to cause pain just for estetism reason. But in the other hand, it's pretty courant where I lived and I just don't think it's bad. In fact, I was pierced when I was a baby and I'm glad my parents did it. I don't remember the pain and my holes healed very easily. I've got seconds holes when I was a teenarger, and it haven't gone that easily. It has infection each month, when I was bleeding. So, I just don't know what to answer. Morraly, they shouldn't do it, but pratically, I think it's a good idea.

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[freeflygoddess 0]

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First off, this isn't permanent. I got pierced while I was an infant & can't remember a bit of pain that I went thru. I then got pierced a second time when I turned 13 (to add another hole to my ears) & remember the pain. I personally think it should be ok. If the child doesn't like it when they get older, they can just stop putting earrings in. It's pretty simple.

exactly! I was pierced as an infant too, and I don't remember any of it, and for the past three years I haven't worn any earings and the back part of my holes grew over, but last week I repierced them myself, and it hurt a bit, but not as bad as having a baby. I thought about piercing my daughter's ears, but they say it is best to do it when they are little enough to not know they are there then now at the age of two, because she will just mess with them, so it will be her choice to do it....However, on the other hand, I chose to have my son circumsised and I am very glad that I did, it just seems safer and cleaner to me.

[samhussey 0]

I had my ear pierced as an infant, and the mark is still just about noticable. I hated my mum for it for a few years, as it caused a lot of mickey taking at school. If I'd had the choice I wouldn't have had it done. Leave it until the kid can choose for themselves, I say.

[Paige 0]

Piercings are in no way shape or form permanent. I've had up to 25 and now have 13. They leave tiny holes that you hardly notice. It's personal preference.

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[bobsled92 0]

The history of 3rd World piercing and hanging of coins on women and girls were for the purpose of increasing thier value, as they were not concidered of much value without.
Babies with piecing: ?? increases thier open market resale value??

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Piercings are in no way shape or form permanent. I've had up to 25 and now have 13. They leave tiny holes that you hardly notice. It's personal preference.

Not for the baby.

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[Paige 0]

The parents and baby could easily take them out. Bad for baby because they become a choking hazard.

Still not perminent. Anything you take out and heals is not a life time fixture such as a tattoo that req. lazer to get it off.

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[Zenister 0]

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Piercings are in no way shape or form permanent. I've had up to 25 and now have 13. They leave tiny holes that you hardly notice. It's personal preference.

Not for the baby.

dont you know? babies have no personal preferences..not until they are 18..

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[cloudseeker2001 0]

I work at a childrens hospital and I see infants with pierced ears all the time. It is most always young teenage mothers who are children themselves or hispanic people who are the parents. They also put gold chains around the baby's necks as well!

I cannot stand it myself.

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[favaks 0]

It's my body, leave it alone!

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