Q&A for How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Get a Piercing

Use your birthday as an opportunity to remind your mom that you're older now and mature enough to get your ears pierced. Also, tell your mom this is the only present you want for your birthday.

Try to reason with her. Tell her you'd get a subtle piece of jewelry, and show her what you have in mind. Have a calm discussion about why you want the piercing, and explain that, while she doesn't like piercings, you are a different person with your own opinions and feelings. Just because she regrets something doesn't mean you will. If all else fails, you'll just have to wait until you're 18.

Definitely, and if you can convince her, she might help you persuade your other mom. Even if she doesn't let you get the piercing now, she can give you good advice for when you are older.

Listen to her concerns and try to address them rationally one by one.

Ask the teacher that likes you the most. Tell them that it would mean a lot to you and offer to stay after school and help them clean up the classroom, etc. You could even offer to write the email for them, then all they have to do is look it over and send it.

Take a few deep breaths and walk away to calm down for a few minutes if needed. Once you return, let her know that constantly saying ''because I said so'' annoys you, and that you are trying to be serious. Proceed to then talk to her calmly, reminding her that you do not feel as though getting a piercing will make a huge impact on her life.

Have them talk to your friend and have her tell them about her positive experience. Keep in mind that it's ultimately up to them, though. Everybody's parents have different rules.

Ask friends or relatives who have piercings where they went, or search on the internet and read the reviews. You may want to look around the shop to ensure it is clean and safe before getting pierced.

Tell her that many (male) famous musicians and athletes have piercings and they are married to women. They can have piercings while being straight and so can you.

I would try to have a very formal conversation with them one at a time. Also, try to convince them that if anything does go wrong then it will fix itself over a certain amount of time. Remind them that they aren't permanent.

It really just depends on when you're personally ready. Some people get their earlobes pierced as babies, while some wait until they're teenagers.

Possibly try to explain to her that companies/businesses are becoming a lot more liberal regarding piercings and if it becomes a problem in the future, you can always just take it out. You've got a few years to go before you have to worry about your professional career.

Bring it to them slowly, telling them how you've matured and changed your mind after you thought a bit about it.

Then they might not let you get a piercing. You can still try the tips in the article, but not all parents can be convinced.

Of course, as long as your parents approve. Make sure you go to a reputable piercer and get good jewelry.

Most piercings last forever unless you take them out. However, surface piercings, such as on the eyebrow and navel, do have a chance of rejecting, which is when your body pushes the jewelry out over time. If you do take a piercing out, the hole will eventually close up, though it may leave a scar.

Make a list or presentation showing her that you are prepared to get a piercing. It should have the piercing you want, pros and cons, what the risks are, how to take care of it and, in general what you know about it.

If you are under 18, there's not much you can do. Until that point, you need a parent or legal guardian to accompany you to the parlor.

Just keep it simple and direct. Say something like, "Dad, would it be okay with you if I got a helix ear piercing?" Don't say "Mom already said yes" unless he asks you or tells you to ask your mother, because you don't want to sound like you're pressuring him. Tell him you've thought it through and it's something you really want and that you've already read up on aftercare, etc. so he knows you're taking the decision seriously.

You may have to work doubly hard to convince them!

You should obey them.

Just because your family is Christian, this doesn't mean a piercing is un-Christian. They appear to have old-fashioned ideas, just let them know it works for you and you're still very much Christian.

Yes. Hypoallergenic earrings may be slightly more expensive, but they are worth it as they are more comfortable nad are less likely likely to cause irritation or any other symptoms.

It may be helpful to know that after it is healed, you can move septum jewellery up to hide it. This means that it doesn't always have to be visible when you wear it. Septum jewellery comes in many different designs. You can show her the different types of jewellery that are available. You should also remind her that it is your body and white you may have different opinions, you should be able to make decisions on your own body, within reason.

Do not go against your mum's rules but try asking a question you know she will say "No" to first. Then you ask your question, "Can I have a piercing?" It will possibly catch her off guard making her have a higher chance of saying, "Yes" But don't press your mum if she says no. Maybe her experience taught it is better to wait.

The right time is when you are ready to not look at your piercing multiple times in the mirror, can focus on work and not feel conscious of it outside. Also, carrying the pierced look with accessories or without requires patience and care. When you realize this and feel calm about it, it might be time to ask when they are calm and see you ready for it.

They might find it too extreme a look change with more piercing. If you show them some images of more piercing and accessories on them from online images, and if they look presentable, they may agree.

You'll be better off knowing what is keeping her away from taking you to get it pierced. Maybe she wants to, however, she is waiting until that particular thing is done. Why don't you ask her at night, before sleeping, when she is calm and then ask her which month or day she'll be available.

Point your parents to scriptures that speak for the making of informed decisions and assure them that you'll be careful of your intention with the attention you'll catch by wearing it.

There is a time for new adventures. When you are young, you will have to wait until you are above 18 to experiment with looks. In the meantime, look up images online with those areas pierced as you like and see how it will look on you. It can help you prepare for it later.