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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Campaign to make it illegal for babies/ toddlers to get their ears pierced and set a minimum legal age requirement.

Taken from the campaign site (search '38degrees'): Ear piercing of small children... "serves no purpose other than to satisfy the parent's vanity. Other forms of physically harming children are illegal- this should be no different."

What do you think?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can see both sides but had my daughters ears pierced when she was a toddler . That was 20 years ago and things may have changed since then . Most of the girls her age had them done .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree - no need for it at all! And kiddies with Scouse brows and the like, all about the parents not what the child wants. Where do I sign?

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By *obbytupperMan
over a year ago

Menston near Ilkley

I agree. It's abuse of the child.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree! I saw someone else - a mother too - make a post about it on FB this morning, saying that it's no worse than when children get jabs. There's a world of difference between vaccines and making your baby into a fashion accessory.

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Why not make any body enhancement the decision of who's body it is? I believe this should be the case whatever the body modification is i.e any piercing/ tattoos/circumcision.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

It's nothing that can't bide till they're older.

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By *ack Genuine BullMan
over a year ago

Loughborough

I think the people who are behind this campaign could spend their time and energy on far more worthwhile issues.

Such as female genital mutilation ( female circumcision ) which is prevalent in many parts of the World and is not uncommon amongst some ethnic communities living in the UK.

In my view it should be an offence punishable with imprisonment to allow or perform such a practice.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Why not make any body enhancement the decision of who's body it is? I believe this should be the case whatever the body modification is i.e any piercing/ tattoos/circumcision. "

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

It makes me feel sick whenever I walk past Claire's Accessories and other jewellery shops to see a screaming baby/toddler being pinned down by their Mother while a staff member attempts to pierce their ears.

It's uneccessary mutilation, should be treated as such and, yes, parents should face punishment.

You wouldn't pierce their eyebrows or belly button so why should ears be any different?

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By *irceWoman
over a year ago

Gloucester

"I think the people who are behind this campaign could spend their time and energy on far more worthwhile issues.

Such as female genital mutilation ( female circumcision ) which is prevalent in many parts of the World and is not uncommon amongst some ethnic communities living in the UK.

In my view it should be an offence punishable with imprisonment to allow or perform such a practice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My mum made me wait till I was 14. I know, its daft now that I look back but it didnt hurt me to wait. I dont understand why shop staff would attempt to pierce a baby or toddlers ears if their mother has to hold them down. I know its money in the till for them, but dont they have some morals? Yes its abuse

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i think its grim, hate seeing little kids with their ears peirced, minimum age needs introducing, 5 or above, preferably more like 7-8. when the child is old enough to choose for themselves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is simple, isn't it? A three year old is not responsible enough to give consent to a piercing. Do not subject them to it. Wait until they are at least 16. Please.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We won't mention male circumsision then!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We won't mention male circumsision then!

i dont think this should be allowed for anything other than medical purposes!

if 'GOD' wanted men to not have a foreskin then why are they there?? surely if you believe god created man in his likeness, then he must have 1??

so why the hell do ppl cut them off?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It should be a child should be 7/8 to have them done I had mine done at about 8 and I knew it would sting etc

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By *each_PittWoman
over a year ago

Belfast

I've had mine pierced since I was a baby. My mother is 75 and had hers done by a Dr many years ago after being advised it is good for the eyesight to pierce lobes. Pressure points or something, I must ask her again.

Personally I think it's cute on a baby but there must be more to it than that. In some countries (South American) a newborn baby girl has hers done before she leaves hospital.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"I think the people who are behind this campaign could spend their time and energy on far more worthwhile issues.

Such as female genital mutilation ( female circumcision ) which is prevalent in many parts of the World and is not uncommon amongst some ethnic communities living in the UK.

In my view it should be an offence punishable with imprisonment to allow or perform such a practice.

do you think that those with the mindset that this subject is not necessary dont also share the view that FGM is also not necessary and a barbaric act..?

for the record i think it should be banned till the child/person can give consent..

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

My ear lobes were pierced when I was baby and I had studs in. As soon as I could I would pull them out. I was finally able to achieve not wearing earrings from the age of 5 as my primary school didn't permit them.

I don't think babies and toddlers need the 'enhancement' or addition of earrings. They are gorgeous enough without them. I also worry when I see some wearing hoops that could get caught and rip their lobes during play.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Should be down to the person in question who is being pierced and not as a fashion accessory to keep up with trends and what everyone else is doing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My ear lobes were pierced when I was baby and I had studs in. As soon as I could I would pull them out. I was finally able to achieve not wearing earrings from the age of 5 as my primary school didn't permit them.

The number of times I've caught a stud or earring in my hair and nearly ripped my lobe off even as an adult is the reason I think piercing small children is a bad idea! (Apart from the fact I don't like the way it looks)

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

I'm taking my 11 year old granddaughter to have her lip pierced next week, it's her birthday and she's always wanted it because her mum has one.

I'm also considering having my 5 year old grandson circumcised because it looks much tidier.

The seven year old wants her belly button doing, but I've told her she has to wait until she's 10.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They should do the same for Christening and unnecessary circumcision. If a child isn't old enough to make a decision then it shouldn't be allowed.

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By *ivemeyoursoulWoman
over a year ago

Easter just around the corner!

"I'm taking my 11 year old granddaughter to have her lip pierced next week, it's her birthday and she's always wanted it because her mum has one.

I'm also considering having my 5 year old grandson circumcised because it looks much tidier.

The seven year old wants her belly button doing, but I've told her she has to wait until she's 10."

My 14 is asking for her belly button to be pierced,I've told her not til she's 16. I find a belly button piercing to be quite a sexualized thing.

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

"I'm also considering having my 5 year old grandson circumcised because it looks much tidier"

This is tongue-in-cheek, right?

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

"I'm taking my 11 year old granddaughter to have her lip pierced next week, it's her birthday and she's always wanted it because her mum has one.

The seven year old wants her belly button doing, but I've told her she has to wait until she's 10."

Won't their schools have something to say about this?

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By *ivemeyoursoulWoman
over a year ago

Easter just around the corner!

"I'm also considering having my 5 year old grandson circumcised because it looks much tidier

This is tongue-in-cheek, right?"

You would hope so!

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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago

Away with the fairies (Liverpool to you)

"I'm taking my 11 year old granddaughter to have her lip pierced next week, it's her birthday and she's always wanted it because her mum has one.

The seven year old wants her belly button doing, but I've told her she has to wait until she's 10.

Won't their schools have something to say about this?

I am really slow about getting jokes but even I knew this was a tease

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It must be tongue in cheek. I'm pretty certain legal consent is required from parent or guardian for body piercing and the child needs to be 14 or over

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

"I'm taking my 11 year old granddaughter to have her lip pierced next week, it's her birthday and she's always wanted it because her mum has one.

The seven year old wants her belly button doing, but I've told her she has to wait until she's 10.

Won't their schools have something to say about this?

I am really slow about getting jokes but even I knew this was a tease

I'm not on the ball today. Got a blazing migraine waiting for it to rain.

It took me 3hrs to figure out something the postman said to me this morning so I thought I'd better check...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anything that someone isn't able to choose for themselves should be made illegal. Including religion or any piercings and surgery that isn't for a medical reason. Forcing a religion on a child is abuse isn't it?

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By *ickawitchCouple
over a year ago

Away with the fairies (Liverpool to you)

"I'm taking my 11 year old granddaughter to have her lip pierced next week, it's her birthday and she's always wanted it because her mum has one.

The seven year old wants her belly button doing, but I've told her she has to wait until she's 10.

Won't their schools have something to say about this?

I am really slow about getting jokes but even I knew this was a tease

I'm not on the ball today. Got a blazing migraine waiting for it to rain.

It took me 3hrs to figure out something the postman said to me this morning so I thought I'd better check..."

Fair enough.....I know I would be struggling if I even had a headache never mind a migraine - hope you are feeling better soon xxxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i had to wait until i was 13 so did the kids - seems fair enough

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree in fact i think it should be classed as abuse, a child that age cant make its own mind up.

Just done for glamour reasons.

Her

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"It must be tongue in cheek. I'm pretty certain legal consent is required from parent or guardian for body piercing and the child needs to be 14 or over

Ears aren't part of a body then?

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Breaks my heart when my little one is in pain so to inflict that on a child for no good reason is disgusting as far as I'm concerned.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm taking my 11 year old granddaughter to have her lip pierced next week, it's her birthday and she's always wanted it because her mum has one.

The seven year old wants her belly button doing, but I've told her she has to wait until she's 10.

Won't their schools have something to say about this?

I am really slow about getting jokes but even I knew this was a tease

I'm not on the ball today. Got a blazing migraine waiting for it to rain.

It took me 3hrs to figure out something the postman said to me this morning so I thought I'd better check..."

Get well soon. xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think babies should be allowed to have their ears pierced. I've always thought it was cruel. My daughter is 5 and is asking to get her ears pierced, took her to Claire's and they wanted £45! They would only use a gold stud and the ones she wanted had Swarovski crystals in them! Told her she can wait a few more years!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

im always worried that babies tug at their ears and would rip out the studs and do damage -

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm saying nothing about my son, Albert.

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By *allipygousMan
over a year ago

Leicester

"Campaign to make it illegal for babies/ toddlers to get their ears pierced and set a minimum legal age requirement.

What do you think?

I was livid when I came home from work to find the (ex)wife had gotten our youngest's ears pierced. She was 18 months old. Our youngest, not the wife...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have two issues with it! First I think it should be the child's decision and secondly never, ever, ever with a piercing gun. Guns are for cattle's ears, not human!

My 7 yr old son had his ear pierced in the summer, by a qualified piercer, with a needle because he's very mature and was able to look after it properly himself. His ten year old brother however was squeamish!

A guaged needle is a far safer option for any piercing as it creates the hole for the jewellery to be placed gently inside, whereas a piercing gun blasts a lump of flesh out by shoving the earring in at huge force. That's when swelling and trauma occur.

Plus a needle is single use and sterile, whilst a gun cannot be ever properly sanitised so you're also getting someone else's blood shoved in your ear along with a blunt earring. Yum!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have two issues with it! First I think it should be the child's decision and secondly never, ever, ever with a piercing gun. Guns are for cattle's ears, not human!

Plus a needle is single use and sterile, whilst a gun cannot be ever properly sanitised so you're also getting someone else's blood shoved in your ear along with a blunt earring. Yum! "

had my 1st ear piercings at 14, with a gun, did next 1s myself, with a needle, 6 months later, that was 14 yrs ago, 1 not only have 1 set of holes as the 1s done with the gun never settled, all other peircings are done with a needle so the gun for ears has always puzzled me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have two issues with it! First I think it should be the child's decision and secondly never, ever, ever with a piercing gun. Guns are for cattle's ears, not human!

Plus a needle is single use and sterile, whilst a gun cannot be ever properly sanitised so you're also getting someone else's blood shoved in your ear along with a blunt earring. Yum!

I had my lobes done with a gun aged ten, had constant bother with them until I just let them heal up then my piercer redid them with a .2 gauge, no problems at all since, actually I've never had trouble with any other needle piercing and I've 19 atm lol

Needles and titanium jewellery ftw!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find at my kids primary school it's a good indicator of the child's behavior. It may be circumstantial, but the brothers who are always in trouble both have their ears pierced. Getting that "bad boy" look at the age of 9.....I'm sure the future is bright for them both....

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By *qua vitaeWoman
over a year ago

Shropshire/Midlands

"I don't think babies should be allowed to have their ears pierced. I've always thought it was cruel. My daughter is 5 and is asking to get her ears pierced, took her to Claire's and they wanted £45! They would only use a gold stud and the ones she wanted had Swarovski crystals in them! Told her she can wait a few more years!"

I wouldn't go to Claire's for a piercing. A piercing studio is best for that. They are more responsible and better trained. Furthermore, I'll doubt that they would pierce anyone below the age of 12/14.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

some of the clothes children wear make me a bit unneasy too..

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Why not make any body enhancement the decision of who's body it is? I believe this should be the case whatever the body modification is i.e any piercing/ tattoos/circumcision.

We completely agree.

We both have piercings and tattoos we chose to have as teenagers / adults.

Neither of our children (18 & 20) have either as that is their choice; at the moment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Neither of our children (18 & 20) have either as that is their choice; at the moment."

Sounds ominous!

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

"some of the clothes children wear make me a bit unneasy too..

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

I notice a lot of the opposing comments written the petition are pretty much along of the lines of "They're MY child, I'll do what I want" - Not at all fuelling the idea that you're treating your child as a fashion accessory.

They're not a fucking handbag...

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