Navel piercing on a 13, almost 14 year old?

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What are your thoughts?

Honestly, I judge a bit. But only a little bit.

Why not? If they’re sensible and likely to deal with the aftercare properly.

I always think navel piercings are a good choice for teenagers who are inclined that way - very easy to cover!

Naff, unhygienic, illegal on 13 yr old.

I am judging big time. School won't be thrilled in September either.

My niece had one at around 16. Not my taste but she regrets it now as she gained weight and it has stretched and left a scar now she no longer wears it at 34.

illegal on 13 yr old

It isn’t illegal

Sorry I think it looks tacky

I would say no atm maybe as a treat when they are a bit older.

NFW

Actually assuming the OP is in England. It isn’t illegal in England or Wales

No

Never. Friend at uni had hers knocked off ib a bar-not doing anything silly. Blood bath didn't describe it. They bleed. Hugely.

Also aren't they illegal for under 16s? In which case my dc's school say they refer to SS.

I don’t think there is anything wrong with it, assuming she is mature enough to do all the cleaning of it etc

Eurgh

My DD got hers done at 14. She's 28 now and still wears a belly bar. She took her tinge piercing out after a couple of years though.

Judge away....

smart enough to do what looks like quite a lot of aftercare? happy with no swimming and non-irritating clothing for a while?

It’s not illegal. I’d say 14/15 was the norm. Meh. Wouldn’t bother me

I don't think they look nice on anyone, but they look particularly awful on a child.

Also aren't they illegal for under 16s? In which case my dc's school say they refer to SS

Are you in Scotland?

A reputable piercing salon wouldn't do this kind of piercing on an under 16

Tongue. She never had her tinge pierced

She took her tinge piercing out after a couple of years though

Can’t work out if that’s an autocorrect of minge or tongue

They take forever to heal and frequently go gross. A lot of responsibility for a young teen.

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Horrible

I once saw my friend having hers done and passed out. I'm not even squeamish as a rule. Make her watch a YouTube vid of someone having it done and see if she still wants it!