How can i convince my mother getting my lip pierced isnt bad?

Question

i just told her that i wanted my lip pierced an she got all dramatic! im 16 an i work on my own, she wants me to pay the cable bill an internet bill. yea i know she been there for me but im almost an adult. i work on my own like i said. im not going to ask her for money anymore. an all i want is my lip pierced. i want the crystal ball thing on the bottom of my bottom lip. she trips alot. an i need a way to tell her that it isnt bad cuz i guess shes christian an she says its againts god but i dont think its not. an well my whole family are "christians" an i also need a way to tell them too. well i dont really care about my uncles an aunties but they start critisizing me. an i need a good come back too. someone help me please. an if you can show me what are some new popular lip piercing "crystal ball" on the bottom of the lip. thanks.

Answer 1

I can't really tell you, my parents were apathetic until I hit 18 and then they tried to give a ****. Um, try explaining that it's not like it's permanent, it's just a hole and if you take it out then it'll heal up. It's not like it's a tattoo or anything.  

Answer 2

first you may lose your job as most employers consider the appearance of their workers

second every time I see some one with tats and piercing I wonder what is wrong in their heads  

Answer 3

Sorry - I can't help you, because I think at 16 getting your lip pierced IS ridiculous!

Wait till you're 18 then you can scar your face up all ya want!

Answer 4

You just need to explain to her that you are old enough and mature enough to make your own decisions. I was 15 when I got my first piercing and have never regretted it. Although in the bible it says to treat your body as a temple, I in no way find piercings or tattoos against Christianity. Tell her it's your body, your decision. You can be religious and get ps or tats...people get crosses tattooed on their bodies all the time. Let her know it's YOUR decisions and YOUR money. Also, try explaining to her why you want it. I hope this helps!

Answer 5

the best way to convince her is to turn 18, move out and pay your own bills.

Answer 6

well it certainly isn't a real religious issue.  HOWEVER-

lip piercings can cause dental trouble (i.e. cause your gums to recede and your teeth to fall out, or chipped teeth).

If she's still paying for your dental bills, I can see why she wouldn't want you to do that.  Mostly parents are just concerned about your level of rebellion, she probably has heard that tongue piercing is a sexual thing and if you start getting piercings your trying to put off that vibe, or your trying to be popular with all them crazy stoner kids or somethin.  

Never the less, it won't kill you to wait 2 more years until she doesn't have a say in the matter.  And that gives you time to decide if you REALLY want it, because punching holes in your body because it's trendy is kind of silly.

Answer 7

Tell her its just a phase, you will grow out of it when you grow up,

and you will get tired of loosing labrets and having to buy new ones every week.

Answer 8

After reading all the responses here to your question, I can't think of another thing I could add that could make a difference other than if you live in your Mother's house, follow her rules. You OWE it to her.  

Answer 9

its not  as bad as people think it looks good it practicly pain free ive got my top lip done and im christian and my family are your family may say if god intended for us to have piercings then he would have put them there just say to them that you are an independant young teenager and you work 4 your own money you pay what ever you have to pay and say that u really want it and there are no problorms that come with the piercing and it cheap enugh and that if you dont lk it after you have had it done you can remove it and it will heal up  

Answer 10

first of all, getting your lip pierced is really bad. if it gets infected it can kill you because if you don't treat it quick enough the infection goes up to your brain.  and if you still want to get it done, just go on google.com and type in crystal ball lip piercings.

Answer 11

Lip piercing is for freaks. Most employers frown upon it anyway and people will look down on you. Why would you want to degrade yourself? Listen to your parents, they are wiser.

FYI: Most people who get unusual tattoos or piercings regret it later on in their lives.

Answer 12

I know you don't want to hear that besides being dangerous, a lip piercing is just a prominent demonstration of ones lack of maturity.

Wait until you are 18 if you still haven't outgrown the idea of a public display of your lack of individuality and responsibility, get it done.

Answer 13

if your under 18 and live in your mothers house you have to live by HER RULES. she gets you don't have to ask her for money but if you cant pay for internet and cable then what makes her believe that you can pay for a lip ring and all the care for it? plus if it gets infected its HER responsibility to care for YOU because you are not of legal age. wait until your 18.

Answer 14

Stop trying to look cool and just wait until you're 18.

Answer 15

Quit whinning.  If you know it is going to upset her, wait until you have your own place and do whatever you want to do.  The body piercers will be there when you strike out on your own.

Answer 16

Ya your moms probably just another annoying closed minded Christian that for some reason thinks its stupid to but a metal up in your mouth just to fit in.....

Answer 17

If you get your lip pierced you will lose next to all credibility should you be looking for work.  

The fact that you mother is Christian is irrelevant. I was a Pagan for 15 years and have seen all sorts of stuff - frankly, I find piercings to be tedious. Every kid seems to have one.

You may be employed but you are still living at home.  When you move out you can do what you what you want.  Are you such a slave to fashion that you can't hold off until you are legally an adult?

Answer 18

i think it is more a matter of she has just drawn the line in the sand somewhere,   but i wonder,  if your ready to show her that they come in sizes,  and that your ready and willing to get the small one, and that your not ready to have a bright orange ball on your lip.   have her go to the piercing parlor with you , and i think   try this...

let her know that you will do it as soon as your old enough,  but that you are asking for her to be part of this with you ,  to go with you to hold your hand,  to be there for you,  not to judge you,  

that since you will do it later,  not to let it put a wedge between the two of you,  that she raised a responsible young lady and your asking her to trust your decision,   if you dont like it , you will remove it,  

good luck ,  i took my 16 yr old,  ;)  and even for her tongue and by 18  she removed them all, even the nose one too.  LOL   let her know that it is not a lifetime committment,  that it is just another piercing,   :)