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Nose piercing.....how old is old enough?

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AjasLipstick · 20/03/2018 06:54

My 14 year old wants her nose pierced. She's at a school which allows one facial piercing in secondary school but I am not sure about this.

She's been asking since she was about 12 and I did have my own done when I was about 17....but it seems faddy and too young.

Any advice? Do I just say no?

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MsHarry · 21/03/2018 13:25

Jacques those 'shocked from Harrogate' responses make me feel glad I decided to leave my DD to it. Would rather not be associated with the pearl clutchers even if it wasn't my first opinion.

JacquesHammer · 21/03/2018 14:48

Jacques those 'shocked from Harrogate' responses make me feel glad I decided to leave my DD to it. Would rather not be associated with the pearl clutchers even if it wasn't my first opinion

I don't live too far from Harrogate Grin

Totally get your point though.

pinkyredrose · 21/03/2018 17:15

MsHarry why on earth did you cry! What did you think would happen?

FootballMum2010 · 21/03/2018 17:36

I personally think 14 is fine. As others have said she's clearly thought about this for 2 years... a substansial period of time for a pre teen/teen! If in the future she no longer likes it all she has to do is remove the hoop/stud. She's at the stage in life where you get piercings, dye your hair & experiment with fashion. As long as you accompany her to a reputable piercer (i have no doubt that this is what you would do) I really don't see a problem with it, would be a fab birthday gift 😊 At 14 she could be up to a lot worse.... I know I was!

MsHarry · 21/03/2018 18:49

MsHarry why on earth did you cry! What did you think would happen?

Was the shock, disappointment plus I think plus a few wines in my bloodstream!!

pinkyredrose · 22/03/2018 08:20

MsHarry ah i get it! Grin

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