Would you pierce your child’s ears?

[Papas1982]

My girls got em done last summer.

Eldest who was 9 at time had been asking for a while.youngest decided day before she wanted em.

Eldest got a little upset in chair. So we went for fish n chips to let her decide. She's been fine with em ever since.


Youngest had em done without a second thiught. Having daily injections of steroids due to growth defeciences kinda made it easy for her.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

It was secondary school for our lass (in fact not until 13 if I recall as that seemed to be the age when she started really asking as her friends were getting ears done). Piercing of any sort in very young children is IMO a form of (mild) child abuse unless it is culturally appropriate (and even then I am not so sure)...otherwise to me it feels all about the parents not the child.

 

[Wolf]

My girls got em done last summer.

Eldest who was 9 at time had been asking for a while.youngest decided day before she wanted em.

Eldest got a little upset in chair. So we went for fish n chips to let her decide. She's been fine with em ever since.


Youngest had em done without a second thiught. Having daily injections of steroids due to growth defeciences kinda made it easy for her.

If I might be so bold and you don't mind me asking. What injections is she having and what hospital is she under.? Also is it a pituitary gland deficiency?

I only ask as its something i had and grew up with, was under Guys hospital from 3yrs old eventually relocated to Maidstone endocrinology wing. Had Growth hormone injections daily from the age of 7 to 16, my mum had to learn to do them and then did them myself from about 13. I find it interesting as never come across anyone similar as its not very common and always wanted to give a little back if you know what i mean.

 

[ger147]

Can't remember exactly how old my daughter was she got gers done the 1st time. Was a good year of solid lobbying by her and her mum and me explaining what it actually entails, that it would be sore etc. But she eventually had them done but one ear became infected and she removed them and didn't get them done again until she was about 15 or 16. I think she now has 3 in each ear, hard to keep up now she's 18.

 

[clubchamp98]

Simple question that I raise because I heard a screaming match yesterday from a child who was having it done against her will. She’d had one done and hated it so her mum took her next door to the hairdresser she knew where I was getting a cut at the time to calm down before having the next one done.

The parent and hairdresser suggested getting the piercer (whom they knew) to bring the gun into the hairdresser’s to do it instead so she’d not be freaked out by the environment.

For me, it’s simple - it’s child abuse.

It also starts the child off with a false sense of beauty and that they must adapt their body to conform.

I agree it’s ABH.
Did she smack her as well when she complained.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Can't remember exactly how old my daughter was she got gers done the 1st time. Was a good year of solid lobbying by her and her mum and me explaining what it actually entails, that it would be sore etc. But she eventually had them done but one ear became infected and she removed them and didn't get them done again until she was about 15 or 16. I think she now has 3 in each ear, hard to keep up now she's 18.

When my daughter was 16 she got one at the top of her ear. 6 months later she wanted the same in the other ear. She went to bed that night complaining it was a little sore but simply cleaned it as she was advised. At 2 in the morning she woke us up saying it was getting worse. Her ear had swollen to something similar to a 70's rugby prop forward but she had not looked in a mirror thankfully.The difficulty was that it had swollen too much to get hold of the stud, it had nearly enveloped it. My wife has shaky hands so I was tasked with the removal. First element of pressure and goo came out. She squealed, I went faint. Sat down, came back for more. In the end, rather than trying to separate the back from the stud it was easier to push it through completely. Her ear was so swollen and distorted that she did not realise I had done this. We cleaned the ear, she went to bed and in the morning it had completely gone down with only a small hole to show something had happened. She has not had more done since . The thought still makes my knees go weak though

 

[Kellfire]

I agree it’s ABH.
Did she smack her as well when she complained.

Nope but they both coerced her with lollipops not to make a fuss and to come back in. “It won’t hurt for long” and “You’ll look silly with just one” were both said multiple times.

 

[Kellfire]

When my daughter was 16 she got one at the top of her ear. 6 months later she wanted the same in the other ear. She went to bed that night complaining it was a little sore but simply cleaned it as she was advised. At 2 in the morning she woke us up saying it was getting worse. Her ear had swollen to something similar to a 70's rugby prop forward but she had not looked in a mirror thankfully.The difficulty was that it had swollen too much to get hold of the stud, it had nearly enveloped it. My wife has shaky hands so I was tasked with the removal. First element of pressure and goo came out. She squealed, I went faint. Sat down, came back for more. In the end, rather than trying to separate the back from the stud it was easier to push it through completely. Her ear was so swollen and distorted that she did not realise I had done this. We cleaned the ear, she went to bed and in the morning it had completely gone down with only a small hole to show something had happened. She has not had more done since . The thought still makes my knees go weak though

As a fan of Doctor Pimplepopper, I’d have enjoyed that. ?

 

[Swango1980]

I'm firmly against it until my daughter is teenager age and wants it done

My wife wanted to do at 6 weeks

Only time I really out my foot down and said I was against it and I don't want her to

She respected it and she hasn't had it done

I guess it depends, as long as your daughter of 6 weeks gives her consent, I think that would be appropriate.

Obviously kidding.

I have no kids, but my instinct is very much against piercing kids ears. Maybe unless they really want it done, although even then I'm not sure they'd fully understand the implications

 

[hovis]

nothing looks worse than a baby or todler with ear piercings.

 

[Papas1982]

If I might be so bold and you don't mind me asking. What injections is she having and what hospital is she under.? Also is it a pituitary gland deficiency?

I only ask as its something i had and grew up with, was under Guys hospital from 3yrs old eventually relocated to Maidstone endocrinology wing. Had Growth hormone injections daily from the age of 7 to 16, my mum had to learn to do them and then did them myself from about 13. I find it interesting as never come across anyone similar as its not very common and always wanted to give a little back if you know what i mean.

She has Turner Syndrome, it only ever affects girls. It's generally a complete lack of a second 'X` chromosome, although hers has actually reattached itself to a different chromosone.

It basically leads to an under active thyroid. Meaning when she hit puberty nowt would change and she'd not get a growth spurt. Without treatment she'd be lucky to top 4ft but due to the treatment and the fact she spotted it early (blood tests due to her cerebral palsy) 5ft is a Realistic hope.

 

[Wolf]

She has Turner Syndrome, it only ever affects girls. It's generally a complete lack of a second 'X` chromosome, although hers has actually reattached itself to a different chromosone.

It basically leads to an under active thyroid. Meaning when she hit puberty nowt would change and she'd not get a growth spurt. Without treatment she'd be lucky to top 4ft but due to the treatment and the fact she spotted it early (blood tests due to her cerebral palsy) 5ft is a Realistic hope.

Bit different to mine then, I had Hypopituitarism my parents were told id barely make 5ft and not be that physically enamoured now im a super tall 5ft 6 and did 12 years in marines. Hopefully your wee lass has been underestimated to bless her.

I assume the steroid is to help stimulate the thyroid for her to act as a kick start mechanism for her growth. The endocrine system is so complex but the Dr's are superb at what they do and im sure with their knowledge and your care she will flourish ?

 

[AmandaJR]

Hate it with a passion and always have done. Babies and toddlers with piercings - awful.

I've never had my ears pierced as was a proper tomboy for starters but a memory that has stayed with me forever - best friend and I sat on a park bench and some boys behind us - must have been about 14 at the time. One said - "ooh look she's got her ears peirced (about my friend) bet you any money her mate has too" - I didn't and then and there decided I never would as didn't want to be one of the crowds of sheep copying each other.

 

[Papas1982]

Bit different to mine then, I had Hypopituitarism my parents were told id barely make 5ft and not be that physically enamoured now im a super tall 5ft 6 and did 12 years in marines. Hopefully your wee lass has been underestimated to bless her.

I assume the steroid is to help stimulate the thyroid for her to act as a kick start mechanism for her growth. The endocrine system is so complex but the Dr's are superb at what they do and im sure with their knowledge and your care she will flourish ?

Nah, there is no kick start as such. Once puberty kicks in, the steroid won't work. So it's simply something to increase her height prior to puberty.

Tbf, she was told she'd not walk or talk and does both. Doesn't shut up in fact ?

Fortunately she's very determined, also known as stubborn. So she doesn't let most things get in her way.

 

[Wolf]

Nah, there is no kick start as such. Once puberty kicks in, the steroid won't work. So it's simply something to increase her height prior to puberty.

Tbf, she was told she'd not walk or talk and does both. Doesn't shut up in fact ?

Fortunately she's very determined, also known as stubborn. So she doesn't let most things get in her way.

Sounds like a good girl to me, refusing to accept what people tell her she can't achieve.

I assume them its solely thyroid related and not pituitary, as if there was a pituitary deficiency they could give her Jinotropin or another growth hormone which is what they gave me.

 

[Bazz]

If I had a daughter and it was done by my wife without discussing it, one of us would be packing their bags.

 

[Papas1982]

Sounds like a good girl to me, refusing to accept what people tell her she can't achieve.

I assume them its solely thyroid related and not pituitary, as if there was a pituitary deficiency they could give her Jinotropin or another growth hormone which is what they gave me.

It's Genotropin she's on as it happens. But once puberty takes over, something (not entirely sure what at the moment tbh) will neutralise the effects.

But she's all good. 5ft is fine for a lass imo. Of all the effects turner syndrome can give, hole in heart, Infertility, weak heart. It's only the growth issue she has (fertility will be known in futire) so got the best of a bad situation. ??

 

[Wolf]

It's Genotropin she's on as it happens. But once puberty takes over, something (not entirely sure what at the moment tbh) will neutralise the effects.

But she's all good. 5ft is fine for a lass imo. Of all the effects turner syndrome can give, hole in heart, Infertility, weak heart. It's only the growth issue she has (fertility will be known in futire) so got the best of a bad situation. ??

It's Genotropin she's on as it happens. But once puberty takes over, something (not entirely sure what at the moment tbh) will neutralise the effects.

But she's all good. 5ft is fine for a lass imo. Of all the effects turner syndrome can give, hole in heart, Infertility, weak heart. It's only the growth issue she has (fertility will be known in futire) so got the best of a bad situation. ??

Thought I'd got the spelling wrong, it has been a few years since using it. Im genuinely intrigued as to what will stop it working when she hits puberty as they had me on it until I was 16. There was another one I used to have as well I think it began with an S but it's been over 20years so can't recall the name.

5 ft is more than ok, and she sounds like a little cracker mate, kids are amazing they just crack on and make the most of everything they're inspirational. Sometimes us adults need take a step back and learn from them.

 

[Papas1982]

Thought I'd got the spelling wrong, it has been a few years since using it. Im genuinely intrigued as to what will stop it working when she hits puberty as they had me on it until I was 16. There was another one I used to have as well I think it began with an S but it's been over 20years so can't recall the name.

5 ft is more than ok, and she sounds like a little cracker mate, kids are amazing they just crack on and make the most of everything they're inspirational. Sometimes us adults need take a step back and learn from them.

From what I can recall, it’s how the genotropine will counter the other treatments she’ll need for any chance of fertility. So as soon as she hits puberty they need to go all out on that, as the likelihood is that she’ll only have a year or so of viable eggs to freeze.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

nothing looks worse than a baby or todler with ear piercings.

Totally agree and I'm firmly against it until 16 and I think those doing the piercings have some sort of duty to refuse to do it (and ask for proof of ID/age).