Nose Piercings

Having read the comments concerning young girls getting their noses pierced i am appalled at the response from parents. Can you not respect your child enough to make their own decisions about their own bodies? Could you be any more patronising in assuming that at the age of eighteen a young person miraculously gains independence and assertiveness, shedding the apparent insanity of teenagedom? I am horrified to find that anyone be so completely controlling of their children to expect that because their thoughts disagree with yours that they do not know their own mind

If they deserve it meaning if they have excellent grades and they keep them up than yes, i believe they have the responsibility to get thier nose peircing =]

I’m an 18-year old straight-A student; I have my nose pierced and work at a high-end country club in my city as a lifeguard. The argument about not getting jobs as a teenager purely for having a nose piercing is weak and essentialy not true. While McDonald’s may not hire teens with nose piercings, more respected places know that it is more than the employee’s jewelry that makes or breaks a company. Likewise, it is more than your daughter’s jewelry that will determine your daughter’s character.

I feel that having my nose ring is a (somewhat pathetic) attempt to show my wild side. Be grateful that many teens choose to go a bit wild in this way rather than others.

I would advise your daughter to hold off for at least a few months. If she still wants to have her nose pierced, let her.

I personally am looking to have my nose pierced. It’s an expression of individualism, and isn’t that what we, as teens, have been encouraged to display since we were kids?

I’m having a hard time convincing my mother that letting me do this wouldn’t be such a bad thing after all. I live in a small town and she argues that this town isn’t ready for such a thing. But in reality, I’m trying to stand out.

She also argued that it would effect my hopes of employment and that I would be turned away for “looking like a punk”. I don’t agree at all. Take Kelly Clarkson for instance, she has a very attractive, small, subtle stud. As does current American Idol contestant Jordin Sparks.

I may only be 16, but I’ve got a whole lifetime to make mistakes and learn from them. I think that mothers should let their kids grow up, in their own way.

As a 17-year old who plans to have her nose pierced in the next month, I cannot understand the reasoning behind a parent not allowing thier daughter to have such a piercing.

My opinion and point of view may be different, because I’ve always had a remarkably good relationship with my mother. She belives I am responsible and trusts me completely, and therefore has no qualms about letting me get the piercing. However, she also realizes that a desire for this piercing is not an attempt to stand out or be different. It’s something I want and I’m doing it only for myself, which she respects more, than say, me rebelling against “societal norms.”

I think if the reasons behind wanting a nose piercing (or any piercing for that matter) should be understood and shared between the child and parent. In my opinion, if someone’s intent in getting a piercing is only to “stand out,” and “express individuality,” chances are it’s only a passing whim and they will regret it after having the piercing. If the desire persists, however, I feel daughters should be allowed to have the piercing.

I am a 17 year old girl with 4 piercings on my face, including my nose. One of my mother’s co-workers very bluntly said to me, “People judge you on your piercings, you will be shunned and casted out because of them. Good luck in the future getting people to respect you.” I believe this man is ignorant and has a very close mind. Piercings do not change a person, I find them beautiful and an art form. It took my mother a long time to accept my ideas, but I believe she finally understands. I am old enough and responsible enough to understand how I want to treat my body. Those who judge kids with piercings are senile and must realize we are in the 21st century; accept change.

im 17 and a photographer/student,
i have both sides of my nose peirced and personally its me, its part of who i am.
i also have my ears streached to only 6mm and its another thing that helps me make me, me.

my parents hate it but in nsw[australia] the law permits 16+ to get peircings without parental permission.

i think if you want it done get it done its just a hole and it closes too remember that. and like Polly says if you cant respect your childs wishes and trust them with their own bodies chirst what has the world come to.