Supernanny Rules

Boys and Piercing - It’s not the end of the world

by Gayla McCord on August 12th, 2008

My twins have had their ear pierced since they were in 3rd grade.  I’ve never seen a problem with it.  In fact, it only took them a year of wearing their earring to get it out of their system and take it out.  They’ve not worn them since.

Last week, my stepson decided he wanted his ear pierced.  I phoned my husband to make sure it was ok or to let him know what we wanted to do.  He simply told me that I would have to deal with his parents over the issue.

Deal with his parents?

Whatever!

The last time I looked, my husband was the parent and should be the only one involved in making this decision.

He said his parents may get so angry they’d stop speaking to me.

Hell, if it’s that easy - I may take him to get both ears pierced and throw in a tattoo for good added insurance.

Jay-Kay

Seriously though - the issue I take with this whole ordeal is the fact that some grandparents take so much control over some families.  Families that are getting along just fine.

So WHAT if the kid wants to get his ear pierced?

It’s one of those things that I’m certain if they experience early on - it loses it’s appeal early and will be far less likely to result in eyebrow or  nose piercing’s etc.

Do you see anything wrong with a boy getting his ear pierced?

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