Q&A for How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Have Another Piercing in Your Ear

Do some research. Find images of piercings that are ladylike that could potentially appeal to your mother.

Tell them the ball isn't meant to fly at your face. Also check with your coach or club that these types of piercings are allowed.

That is a good sign, she's letting you have a piercing at a decent age. 11 is a bit too young. You might be able to compromise with 12 or 13, but don't nag her about it or she'll say no.

The only way to know is to ask. Explain to your mom why you want your ear piercing. Make sure you are reasonable if she says no; you can always ask again when you're a bit older.

Try again in a few months, and in the meantime, do some research so you can convince her when the time comes around. Make sure to ask at an appropriate time, and try to be gentle about the subject - don't yell! Ask for her opinions on the subject and the reasoning behind her answer.

First consider why your mother is on the fence about a second piercing. Is it because she doesn't think that you are responsible enough? If so, you should prove that you are responsible by doing things like helping out around the house and ensuring your chores and homework are done without being told. If that doesn't work, try coming up with a compromise. For example, ask if you can get a second piercing if you get really good grades on your next report card. If expense is the issue, find a way to raise the money yourself so that your mother doesn't have to pay.

Try not to let them yell about the subject, sit down with them so that things don't get out of hand. Ask politely for their reasoning and opinions. If they dismiss the conversation with something like "Maybe" or "I'll think about it", give them a few days and then casually bring it back up.

Maybe wait until you're a little older so you can make your own choices. If he keeps saying no, he most likely won't change his mind soon. Wear clip-on earrings in the meantime.

You can try to do some chores around the house to make you seem more mature and responsible. You should also calmly and maturely discuss the option of getting your ears pierced with her, and see what it would take for her to be comfortable with this decision.

Offer a deal, for example, offer to do the dishes for a month, or something along those lines. It's worth a try!

Give it some time and be mature about it. If she sees you can handle it, she is more likely to let you have it. But showing maturity means not bringing it up very often and when you do, being patient and open to the answer "No".

Offer to pay for your own piercing, and bring up the fact that technically piercings are not permanent, because you can take them out and they will close up. That's how I got my third lobe piercing and my cartilage piercing. Also, assure your mom that the earrings will be tasteful and maybe agree to let her pick out your first set of earrings.

At Claire's, if you're at least 16 and have a driver's license or something to prove it, you can get a piercing done without a parent's consent.

Bring up the topic. If they say no, tell them why you want it. Phrase it right: make it seem as if getting a piercing is an art form; don't bring up your friends. If they still don't give in, ask for an explanation why (other than "because I said so"). If they want you to wait until you're a certain age, try compromising for a younger age than they want, but older than what you are now.

Ask her if she can compromise, and do it when you are about 13 or 14.

Tell your mother that most girls have two piercings in each ear and that it's your body. If she still says no, wait until you're 18 and get it done then.

You should try to get one of your relatives or a friend to try to convince them.

Explain to them you really want it. If they really care, they will understand and let you do what makes you happy.

It is only legal to get nose piercings at 16, you will have to wait. You can pierce it yourself if you want it that badly, but I'd advise you to just wait.

Just use your mother's consent to get the piercing done. Get your mom to tell your dad that it's a very popular piercing and that most girls are allowed to have them.

Wait until you are over the age of 18 to pierce your ears again.

Tell her it's your body and babies get their ears pierced. You should be allowed to choose what body modifications you want.

If you are under 18, there's not much you can do. Wait until you are 18 and get it if you still want it.

You can wait until your 18 and then your an adult and you can do what you want.

Talk to her and show her that you really want to have the piercing. Maybe do some research about healing and closing of piercings to have some good arguments.

Just imagine the trouble if you do get infected then! If you can face all of that, assure your mother that you will take care of the piercing in every way. Read up on how to maintain a new piercing and let your mother know that if you use a silver or a gold accessory and wash the pierced area well twice a day, the likelihood of infection is much lessened.

Losing something can result in anger sometimes, but can lead to forgiveness too. It is about time you apologize for losing the expensive earrings. Asking for another piercing might not be a problem if your parents aren't that strict or if you have the idea that they would have agreed if you had not lost your earrings. Confess and then ask at an appropriate moment. Wait for the right and calm time, perhaps after doing well in something.