Building my basis for an arguement with my parents .?

Question

I have been looking into getting my bellybutton pierced for about 6 months now. I have found a location where it is sterile and clean. My problem is, my parents said absolutely not. I know that a lot of you are thinking "if you can't come up with a good arguement, you shouldn't get one." I just can't think of where to start. Plus, I was going to go to my dad and present a good arguement but my mom blabbed what I asked her not to (that I was going to ask him). She also told him not to tell me, as if they were gossiping in high school or something! Alright, so if you can give me a good answer, thanks so much!

Answer 1

your a KID.  are you wanting this because its the new hip thing to do.

Answer 2

Your parents do not want you too be seen as a "hoochie mama".On one hand you should be happy your parents are over protective.Tell them if they let you get the piercing that you will deliver better grades in school.If you have straight A's , let them go down to B's or C's and tell them they will go back up if they cave and let you get the piercing.

Answer 3

You are only 14.  You do not need a navel piercing.

Wait until you are old enough to go without your mommy and daddy.

Answer 4

Well how old are you, and what state are you in? I think that after you're 16 you can get piercings without parental permission...and in NY state, you can get them whenever, tattoos, too.

Otherwise...I would tell your parents that you want a piercing, you don't have to justify yourself, and that you'll pay for it yourself and keep it clean. How can they say no to that? All they have to do is sign the papers. And it's your body, why should they have the right to tell you what to do with it?  

Answer 5

This situation is so frustrating because to come up with an argument for wanting something like this is near impossible. It's just something you think is cool! If you asked me why I bought this shirt or why I wanted that color car, well - it's just my preference! So the thing you have to stress to your parents is that you know that a bellybutton ring doesn't have utility, but it's something you find fashionable. Liken it to dying your hair a different color or buying a fun new dress; it changes your appearance with the intention of making you feel good. But what's better about the bellybutton ring is that hardly anyone will ever see it - except you! Remind them that it's not permanent, and it's just as easy to take care of as an ear piercing (which I'm sure you probably received at a much younger age.)

Good luck!

Answer 6

Well, i'm just gonna have to tell you what you dont wanna hear. but i wont do it for the reasons that everybody else tells you not to do it. i'm very open about everything, and i have absolutely no problem with (most kinds of) body modifications. i myself would never pierce my belly, but i have no problems with people who do. my reason for telling you not to do it is because you cannot come up with a reason why you should have it. why do you have to ask others to come up with a reason for YOU? and you didnt tell us why exactly you wanted to have it pierced. i think if you think about it long enough, then you can come up with your own answers.

but dont worry, figuring this stuff out is what being a teen is all about. we all go through this.