Would you let a 12 year old have their nose pierced?

[SpongebobNoPants]

Just that really.
We’re being harassed and being subjected to awful tantrums and rudeness because DP has said no, it’s not happening.

No. Anything on face I'd say 16

Absolutely not. Would have to be 16 for facial piercings for me. Also what is the school policy?

I have refused dd 16.
Her choice when she doesn't live at home...

No. Absolutely not.

@Hankunamatata that’s exactly what was said.
When she’s 16 she can do as she pleases piercings wise.

DD is 14 and I'd allow it but her school would not.

Not a chance. She is only 12!

No

No way. At 12 she's well and truly a child and frankly, tough if she doesn't like it.

No, I think that's too young for facial piercings.

Plus most schools won't allow it anyway.

Definitely not at 12! I'm assuming school wouldn't be too enthused?

You can get super realistic fake ones online - that might help the urge for a while?

Absolutely not. The tantrums alone would confirm my view.
I doubt school would approve either.

@dozyjosie42 I don’t think school are too fussed to be honest as long as it’s not a big hoop.
The school are quite relaxed about acrylic nails, make up, tans, hair colouring etc too. Not very strict on uniforms either so I don’t think that would be an issue to be honest.

The “no” was given due to personal preference because of her age.

I would say yes, as long as school were OK with it.
My dd is pain phobic, so avoids piercings like the plague, but I had mine done at 15, and don't regret it.

can't think of a logical reason to deny them it, if it's something that they really want, and school is OK with it.

No,.o wouldn't let her at that age.

My mum refused, saying 'not under my roof'

As soon as I went to uni, bam I got it done.

Took it out two weeks later as I didn't like it.

No trace left now!

No. My daughter has been asking for years and I've always said that 15 is appropriate and that I will find a place with a good reputation and take her on or after that birthday.

No, and I'd double down on the no if there was rudeness and tantrums

Absolutely not.

The school would almost certainly demand DD removed it each day anyway, so it would be certain to close up.

Nope - absolutely not.

The tantrums and rudeness would be dealt with separately.

Yes, why not? If it's what she wants. It won't hurt anyone else. And if she doesn't like it, she can take it out and it will heal over.

No.
However, if there’s a chance she will go somewhere dodgy and get it done, I’d rather allow it and organise it myself.

I used to wear fake rings and stick-ons when I was younger so that may be an option? Nice stocking filler!!

@MrzClaus I don’t think her dad would even like her wearing a fake one to be honest. It’s the “image” he really isn’t keen on (and neither am I).
She is 12 but looks considerably younger… people often think she’s 9/10 years old.

It’s a constant battle because she’s been able to dress and act much older than her years and it’s been something I really struggle with but don’t bring up. The nose piercing debacle is just the latest battle.

I am elderly & I had to wait for 16 to have my ears pierced ( parents and school rules. )

No.