What is the best way to get approval from my mother to get my ears pierced??

Question

im 21 n still living w/ my parents ( i know right!) reason being that i havnt got a kick start on my own life do to some financial probles but anyway ive been wanting to get my ears pierced for the longest... only thing stoping me is having to bear w/ my mother pull a bit hissy fit and most likely cry... (she cried when she found out i had a hickey when i was 16) anyway do ya have any ideas?? i also want to get some tattoos but that can wait till i have my own place... i also know her house her rules but my dad doesnt mine getting my ears pierced as long as i keep them off while im the house...

Answer 1

I'm not trying to be offensive but maybe I can give you a parent's perspective on your situation.

Your parents are doing you a favor by letting you continue living with them despite the fact that you are old enough to start going to college or working and living on your own. So, this is really not the best time to be pissing them off and breaking house rules just because you want something.

Also, your time is probably better spent figuring out what you are going to do with your life, how you are going to get out of your money troubles, and how you can become self sufficient rather than worrying about piercings and tattoss. You will gain much more confidence by doing the other things than you will through body art. Just be patient and get your other things in order first and THEN when you move out and are on your own do whatever you want.