One of my boys wants to get his eyebrow pierced..what to do?

[Dilligaf]

i got in first and said its up to mum so im not the bad guy he is a good kid and wont get it done without permission from us, i will check with the school regarding policy...his twin bro wants a tattoo

Well I'm intrigued that you allow him, no, actually, you promoted a division between you and his mum....
I would advise that you close ranks otherwise that may come back to bite you on the bum one day..

[inlinefour]

i got in first and said its up to mum so im not the bad guy he is a good kid and wont get it done without permission from us, i will check with the school regarding policy...his twin bro wants a tattoo

I promised my Grandfather before he died that I would neither get any peircings nor a tattoo. My ex-wife talked me into getting the ear done and once we split, I spent several years with it removed, hoping it would heal up. As it never did, I put something back in, but it does not look bad (I'm told) or annoy me. I got the tattoo done while I was under an influence of an anti-depressent (prescribed for neurological pain) that made me manic. Once again I'm told it looks good and does not annoy me. Likewise it can be hidden underneath a t-shirt. Now if I was to decide now to do either, I probably would not proceed. It is easy to be wise in hindsight, or as a parent. However me being me and kids being kids, for whatever reason, will want to do this sort of thing(s). In my opinion, there is no point in alienating anyone by giving the big "no". But likewise, I would tend to go with she who must be obeyed and say in a years time. Will give the lad time to think if he really wants it and time to also change his mind (maybe)...

[sunhuntin]

make them both wait till they are at least 16 or older. then, if they still want it, they can get it done [providing school will be ok with it.]

[imdying]

Hmmm, a tattoo is even worse! At least he can take a piercing out when it comes to his senses :/

[JimO]

Well I'm intrigued that you allow him, no, actually, you promoted a division between you and his mum....
I would advise that you close ranks otherwise that may come back to bite you on the bum one day..

how long have you been married?????? i have 27 years under my belt i know how the system works

[Sketchy_Racer]

Farken hell parents are getting soft these days.

Why the hell does a 'kid' need a fucking piercing??

[JimO]

Farken hell parents are getting soft these days.

Why the hell does a 'kid' need a fucking piercing??

jeez your 17 what would you know about kids ...this is them trying to steal my V8coon http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...7/DSCF1451.jpg

[mynameis]

they both play school first 11 soccer and first 11 hockey, Otago hockey, Otago volleyball, Otago soccer, club soccer, both are blue belts at karate

jimjim, piercing on kids with such calibre and potential doesn't suit. Plus he is bound to rip it sooner or later being involved in so many activities. Ask them if they have seen any top soccer or hockey players with one on their brow?

But at the end of the day if he still decides to go with it, let kids be and do the things they want in life

[BIGBOSSMAN]

No. Wait until you're 18. Period.

[Skyryder]

There comes a time when on some issues the kids have take some responsibility for themselves. Treat this as a learning curve for him. Give him the OK for one but only one. Thats the agreement that he has to abide to. It's all about his perceptions of looking cool. Don't squash this. Very important.

Skyryder

[Steam]

You are concerned about a piercing?? Storm in a teacup!
Jeez, you are so lucky, many kiwi parents are worrying about P and weed and gangs, not just a piercing.

Count yourself lucky.

[Sketchy_Racer]

jeez your 17 what would you know about kids ...this is them trying to steal my V8coon http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...7/DSCF1451.jpg

haha, Probably more than you can remember from being a kid!

The fact that you are asking here shows that your being a bit soft.

As Imdying said, Do you want your kid to become a faggy jewlary wearing poof??

[Steam]

jeez your 17 what would you know about kids ...this is them trying to steal my V8coon http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...7/DSCF1451.jpg

Hey I can see Mitre 10 Mega. Ahh, sweet Dunedin.

[JimO]

haha, Probably more than you can remember from being a kid!

The fact that you are asking here shows that your being a bit soft.

As Imdying said, Do you want your kid to become a faggy jewlary wearing poof??

not soft at all, wait until your a parent sonny boy , any way its sorted now

[BAD DAD]

My youngest turned 15 this week and I wouldn't really have a problem with a ear or brow pierce on the grounds that it is easy to live with and conceal or remove if needs must. A tatoo on the other hand, I'd try to talk even my adult sons out of that one. If he needs an expanation then he definately shouldn't get one. ( Disclaimer: I have no room to talk, but that won't stop me. )