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In reply to the discussion: Women of DU (Or parents of daughters) [View all]Lone_Star_Dem
(28,158 posts)28. I was 15, but my daughter was 13.
My father was very old school strict. I was actually one month from 16 before I was permitted to get mine done. The only reason I got them done then was my mom felt sorry for me for having been punished into having all my hair cut off into a boy cut.
My daughter was an only child, too grown up and mature for her age throughout most of her childhood. She had hers done when I was sure she could manage the proper care. It was also the year she got her braces. Which also require a lot of attention and extra care. We never had an issue one with either being neglected.
In other words, it depends on where you are in relation to your child and how responsible your child is. Kids vary, some are just more responsible at a younger age.
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12 or 13. Because earlier isn't really safe, and they have to take care of them.
lindysalsagal
Apr 2013
#8
I wanted my ears pierced when I was nine. Mother was OK with it but, Father made me wait until I
Tuesday Afternoon
Apr 2013
#9
i think i was 12. not quite a teen and i think htat is why my mom did it. make up at 13.
seabeyond
Apr 2013
#18
my parents wouldn't let me until I was mid-teens and then my Mom took me to the DOCTORS office
Kali
Apr 2013
#20
Sixteen. My mom would not allow me to do it until I was 16. The first earing I bought was a
applegrove
Apr 2013
#33
Most hispanic girls ears are pierced at infancy. I didn't get mine done til I was 15? And never wear
sammytko
Apr 2013
#46
I was 15. I didn't really care that much about it one way or the other,
winter is coming
Apr 2013
#57
I was 4, but have permanent holes even though I stopped wearing them when I was 8
Nikia
Apr 2013
#76
My Dad ordered me to wait until I was 16. My Mom felt that was unreasonable since
GreenPartyVoter
Apr 2013
#77