General Chat

you are generalising too much Jules... I am a white person, born in Great Britian and uphold british law and its ethos. therefore, i have an opinion that i think it is wrong to have a baby's ears pierced, for reasons i have already stated. I do not live in Africa/Asia or any other continent or country where religious and traditions are different to mine. IF i moved to one of these countries i would not follow one of their traditions ie neck rings, because, i am not of that race or culture. i would follow and abide by their laws but not their secular traditions. Likewise if someone from one of those countries that practise such traditions came to live in britian, i would not critisise their right to uphold their traditions on foreign soil. But would in turn expect them to abide by the laws of this country.

I don't even like it on adults. In my humble opinion any form of deliberate piercing is mutilation.

But is it ok if I come and live in your wonderful counry to do this to my daughter?

My friends daughter had to get her Mum to take the baby to have it's injections 'oh I can't stand to hurt her' and then went on the have her baby's ears pierced. I know you shouldn't judge a book my its cover but nine times out of ten look at a baby with pierced ears and then look at the parents. Enough said!!!! Linda

i understand what your saying too Em...and too be honest no i dont if it made me any prettier or not...ive seen all the pics of me when i had them done, i just think it was because my mum had them done at that age...as did lots of girls in my family, and up until now ive never even thought badly of it. What i dont like is seeing all the kiddies around Grays (where i live) With the massive gold chains hanging round their necks and the big twisty earrings hanging from their ears.....although i will admit that when i was 15 i owned and loved those earrings....lol yuk! i think i will sit in the fence with this one though...cos i cant say i agree with getting them done but dont agree with certain earrings....good thread though....but please dont think my mum assaulted me lol! xxxxx

yeah but Jules.... this is great britain, following British law... not some african tribal tradition! lol

Just like to add, that I'm laughing at the image generated of Vicky pollard and Waynetta slob, not the genuine Essex guys and girls who have pierced ears. also at one point when I was 16-17, I had five earrings in one ear, and four in the other (I was into punk), and also in the eighties I wore a pair of white stilettos. But I was still a good girl..and so are others with pierced ears. Elaine x (Reporting from Harlow...ESSEX ) lol !

Steedie Like you I am also definately not a Waynetta totally the opposite really (well until I've had a few drinks then I might slip back!! lol) And I also had mine piecered again when I was about 30, but have now let the 2nd ones close up. Kim :-))

Just wondering how far you can legally go - someone here said Tatoos was not allowed, but could I for example have a small dinner plate put in my daughters bottom lip, or surround her neck with gold bands - a new one for each year?

I understand what you are saying Steedie... but... how do you know it looked nice.. you were a baby... and do you really think you looked any prettier with pierced ears? did they really enhance your facial features any? Definately not having a go at you.... Olivia's middle name is Stephanie :)))

Having seen a toddler very distressed in a casualty dept (my son was there with suspected broken toe) as she had an ear infection and they were taking out her earrings, I am even more confirmed that they shouldn't. Children at our primary school have to have their earrings taped over for PE but I don't think they should be wearing any jewellery. I certainly wasn't allowed to when I was at school. Didn't get my ears done until I was 25! I think it shouldn't be done until child is at least 12 and able to understand consent and look after earrings and after-care his/herself. nell

Kim im in Essex too, just up the road in Grays...so im from Essex, had my ears pierced as a baby, does this mean im a waynetta...cos i can assure you im NOT!!! My mum thought it would look nice, and it did! im pleased i had them done, cannot remember any pain and i do have memories from that age, didnt have loads of jewellery or nothing like that just nice little gold studs, and when i was older enough i got them pierced twice!!xx

oh... changed my mind lol another reason why immigrants tend to hook up with young white teenage girls is because the immigrants are very often from a different more strict society, the women from these countries have been ingrained with a much more moralistic, disciplined and ethical belief and upbringing. Men on the other hand will be men and can interpret things to suit themselves without the same conequences... so its so easy for them to go off with a white girl do what they want, then a few years later.. settle down with a 'nice' gilr from the same religion/country. More fool the white girl eh!

I was born in the 50's and my ears were pierced before I was 6 months old. Thought I'd also add, I was born in Basildon Essex!!!!

Paul, i agree with you, i did THINK you were talking about yarmouth at first, the baby-mothers do treat the kids like s***e and then wonder when the kids get older why they turn round and slap them. Em C, That's how i feel about the youth, no respect or decency about them. Micheal. *shut micheal your sounding like an old fogey*

I agree with the vast majority here - I don't think children should have pierced ears until they're old enough to make that decision themself.

My mum got my ears pierced when i was about 2 or 3.

Jules, i dont think that is the only reason.... i cannot really type other reasons as they may be deemed a little too indelicate.

Oh please no... not tattoos... thank goodness there is a law in place to stop that one!

I hate it on babies. I wasn't allowed till I was 16/17 now I don't bother wearing any. Oldest had hers done just before the summer holidays so was almost 13. Was her choice up to then she couldn't face the pain. Didn't lie to her told her it would hurt so she was prepared. She looked after them and they are fine now although she can't wear silver as they go manky. She was allowed to keep them in for PE till they settled and now she takes them out. Think there should be an age limit