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My 3 yo "wants" her ears pierced
BlueRidge8
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Ya'll I did not plant this seed but DD is asking to get her ears pierced. We watched a couple YouTube clips of it being done - some with kids crying because I want to be honest about it - and she's still asking to go. I took her to the place to see the seat and the equipment and whatnot and she's still requesting.
I'm torn because I said my rule was 'when she asks' but she can't grasp that it will actually be painful, right? But might that be better than dreading it down the road?
I'm tired, make a decision for me.
Also, I think a couple of kids at daycare have ears pierced and that's where this is stemming from - does peer pressure really start this early? Lawl, help me.
I'm torn because I said my rule was 'when she asks' but she can't grasp that it will actually be painful, right? But might that be better than dreading it down the road?
I'm tired, make a decision for me.
Also, I think a couple of kids at daycare have ears pierced and that's where this is stemming from - does peer pressure really start this early? Lawl, help me.
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Re: My 3 yo "wants" her ears pierced
I'd be most concerned at that age not about the temporary pain (though I woudn't love that) but about her not being able to keep her hands off her ears, possibly causing an infection.
Mine isn't even 2.5 yet, and she hasn't asked. Hoping she won't until she's older. I'm not sure what I would do!
Sorry, I'm no help.
DH doesn't want to do it because he thinks she will freak out. I just say "maybe soon baby girl" and she says "ok"
That being said, I wouldn't personally pierce my kids ears that young. Who knows what the right answer is.