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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Tough one OP. I personally would not let me son get his ear pierced (I think) unless I thought he might be gay or transgender (in which case I would probably allow it). I think earrings on boys are not ok and I am pretty sure our private school would not allow it.

My husband is from South America and girls get their ears pierced as babies to distinguish boys and girls. I allowed my DD to get them at 8 after she begged for years. You get DD is almost 8 and does not care. I got my ears pierced at 12 and would like to wait that long if possible.

But I hear your argument OP… it’s a delicate subject.[/quote]

Also and more importantly, why is your son asking to get his ears pierced? I have never seen a boy that young with earrings. My only son is 4 so my experience with boys is limited, but my girls have several boy- friends.

I think the reason why he wants them is what would dictated my decision. Because his sisters have them? Not happening. Because he wants to look more girlie? I would consider it[/quote]

My son got his pierced at 8.  I think the reason was because he wanted to look like the professional athletes he admires.

Now, he's 1t year olds and has 4 holes (2 in each ears).  And he made the varsity wrestling team as a freshman.  So, ya know...it didnt turn him "girlie" :roll:

Some kids just develop their sense of style at a younger age.  I'd roll wth it[/quote]

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