How can I convince my parents to let me get earrings?
Be direct and honest.
- State outright what you want to talk about. Say something like, “Mom, I really want to get my ears pierced and I was hoping to get your permission.”
- From there, give an honest reason as to why you want your ears pierced.
What age should a boy get his ear pierced?
Most parents agree that the best age to have a boy pierce his ears is at least 12 years old. At this age, he is more aware of himself and his choices and is more socially conscious.
How do you tell your parents you want a piercing?
Explain Eloquently Why Its Important To You Just saying, “I want it” is not a good argument for… well, just about anything. If you’re going to convince your parents why you want a piercing, you need to passionately explain the reasons why – even if they’re admittedly shallow reasons.
Can a 13 year old get a nose piercing?
– Minors aged 14-18: Written consent from parent or legal guardian for body piercing, PLUS a parent or legal guardian must be present during the procedure. – NO TATTOOS OR BODY PIERCING FOR MINORS UNDER 14. – Parent or legal guardian must be present with minors when in a tattoo/piercing shop AT ALL TIMES.
Should I let my 14 year old get a nose piercing?
Some would say that 14 years old is still too young to have a piercing done. Ultimately, the laws are left up to each state to decide what is legal. Even though it may be legal in your state for your teenager to have her nose pierced, you still may not feel that she is ready. This is where discretion comes into play.
What piercing should a 13 year old get?
Bellybutton (Navel) For ages 13 and up. Bellybutton or Navel piercings are the first in what we like to call a big kid piercing. These piercings take even more care than a cartilage piercing with longer heal times but are a must have for the trendy teen.
Can you get tattoo at 13?
Getting a tattoo at 13 years old is not common, nor is it easy. Many states require that a minor be tattooed by a licensed physician, or at least in the presence of one. A 13 year old can get a tattoo legally in 22 states (listed above) with written parental consent.
Can a 12 year old get a tongue piercing?
If you’re 14 to 16 you must bring a parent or guardian. Also, piercings below the neck and on tongues at this age are carried out at the discretion of the piercer. Tongue piercing is usually perfectly safe but there are some possible risks to teeth and overall health, including chipped teeth or infections.
Should a 12 year old have a belly button piercing?
Can a 12 year old get their belly button pierced? In many areas where regulation exists, 16 is the minimum age for navel piercing. Even if it is legal, as a highly experienced professional who cares about my clients, I would decline to pierce the navel of someone so young.
How old do you have to be to pierce your nipples?
Many shops will do certain piercings on minors, and the options go up past 16, but for genital piercings (including nipples) it’s going to be 18 across the board. For practical reasons, it is best to wait. You are still growing, and nipple piercings could cause complications.
Can I get my nipples pierced at 17 without parental consent?
California Piercing Laws for Minors That being said, nipple and genital piercings are against the law for all minors, even with parental consent. Performing a piercing on a minor without the parent present is a misdemeanor.
Can you get your nipples pierced at 16 without parental consent?
There is no legal age of consent for body piercing, and so it’s legal for someone under the age of 18 to have a piercing as long as they have consented to it. Children under the age of 16 can’t legally consent to a genital (or in the case of girls, nipple) piercing, as it’s considered to be indecent assault.
What’s the youngest you can be to get a tattoo?
18 years of age
Should I let my 16 year old get a tattoo?
Originally Answered: Should I let my son get a tattoo? That’s up to the parents, if the child is under 18, and up to the child, if the child is over 18. People getting tattoos should get them from reputable tattoo parlors that are licensed and inspected by a local board of health.