Parents of young boys....serious question..?

Question

what do the parents out there think of a five year old boy wanting his ears pierced?? i just want to see where other parents stand on this topic....

Answer 1

I’m only 15 but I do have an opinion. Look at Tokio hotel’s lead singer. At the age of 12 he got a tattoo, dyed his hair black, and got two piercings. So in all honesty just getting his ears pierced is really nothing in comparison to Bill Kaulitz.  Oh he also started wearing makeup when he was 9!! All you can do is make the decision, don’t listen to other people. By the way if he does get his ears pierced tell about how much it hurts and that you have to be careful so you don’t get an infection.  

Answer 2

I am not a parent, but WHOA! does he have any older brothers? wow! I wouldn't let him, but maybe he doesn't really maybe he heard it from someone and thinks it is cool to say? anyways.. hope I helped!

Answer 3

Your dad is an idiotic and cruel grandfather.  To shun his young grandson because he doesn't agree with ear piercing is disgusting.  I say good riddance.

My husband and I have discussed the ear piercing topic before, and we're both on the fence about it.  If we had a daughter who wanted them pierced, we would let her.  But we're hesitant to allow it for our son.  At the same time, we know it's a double standard and want to treat our children equally.  I suppose we'll cross that bridge when and if we come to it.  But I like to think that if we'd allow our daughter to do it, we'd allow our son to do the same.  

Answer 4

I'm not a big fan of earrings myself (and I'm a girl, *gasp*) and the only problem I see about a five year old with an ear piercing is that earring can get caught on stuff or another five year old could pull it out. But if you're okay with it and your son likes it, the grandfather isn't really allowed to have an imput. If it's not something you're against, and your son likes it, go for it. There really isn't a reason not to.  

Answer 5

Well if he wants his ear pierced , then i would let him of corse , you don't want to stop him doing any thing he doesn't want to do , If you don't feel like he should get one then just tell him Hess to young

Answer 6

He's five! And I absolutely would not let my son get his ears pierced at the age. That's ridiculous. And now he's going to get teased like crazy at school.

Now, I do think your dad is overreacting to it. There's no reason to punish your son over it.

Answer 7

not a boy

but a girl would be fine

Answer 8

Hey, ok I'm not a parent, but a 5 year old boy with earrings might attract the wrong kind of friends. Once he gets older, for sure, if he wants them it would be fine.

Answer 9

I beleive that you should love a child regardless of what they wear, I personally would not let my boys do it.  I think their grandpa is wrong for thinking that.

Answer 10

Grandpa will come to his senses, and hopefully soon.  When I worked as a lunch mom at my children's school, there was a little boy in 1st grade who had his ears pierced, and he was cute.  One day I noticed that he had different earrings on - big blingy-type rocks that just looked ridiculous to me.  But, it is all up to the people involved.  

My son is 11, never wanted earrings, just long, really long hair.  He has been mistaken for a girl, but it doesn't bother him, too much. lol  

Answer 11

I dont think there is anything wrong with it. he is old enough to decide. I think you made the right choice. if he does not wanna talk to him for having apersonality... then oh well on him.it is not his choice to make that your son has his ear pierced or not. he can always take it out later if he doesnot like it.!

Answer 12

no im sorry but thats really bad

Answer 13

not a boy they think he guy a girl fine

Answer 14

If my son was old enough to ask for it, I would honour his wishes.

However first we would do a lot of talking about it.  I would also want to know why he wanted it done.  Then we would go and watch it being done.  Once I was satisfied he knew exactly what he would be getting himself in for and he still wanted to do it - I would let him.  With his own money of course.  (he often gets some money from relatives for his birthday and for Christmas).

It would also be his responsibility to look after them (cleaning them, etc) once it was done.  

Chances are, he would either change his mind before it happened or when the first one got done...it's not exactly painless! hehe

However, if it all goes through and he looks after them well, etc...then he has shown great responsibility...if it doesn't work out for whatever reason, he has learned a life long valuable lesson.  Either way, in the end, I think it's important to respect a child's autonomy.

Answer 15

It wouldn't be for me.... I wouldn't let my son or daughter get their ears pierced at age 5, I think its too young.   But thats just my personal opinion.  But for your father to not speak to you or your grandson because of a decision you as his mother made, is outrageous.  What a horrible thing to do to your poor son.  Letting your son get his ears pierced definitely does not warrant a grandparent cutting him out of his life.  Good luck!

Answer 16

girls get their ears pierced at that age, why cant a boy?