I want to get my Cartilage pierced but my mom says no!

Wondergirl · Jan 16, 2012, 06:45 PM

Wait. Be patient. Drop it for now. The more you bug her, the more she will dig in her heels and say no. If you irritate her enough, she will make you wait until you are 18.

DrJ · Jan 16, 2012, 07:51 PM

Instead of making a list of chores you WILL do around the house... why not start doing those chores now? Don't make an issue of it.. just start doing them along with other things that will reflect your maturity. After you have shown that you are a responsible child and capable of making decisions for yourself, she may have a little more leniency.

By the way, what "cartilage" are you talking about? The cartilage in your ear? Nose? Or somewhere else?

Fr_Chuck · Jan 16, 2012, 07:53 PM

I of course agree you are too young and your mom is right.

But if any of my children keep bugging and bugging me and asking me 1000 times, I would be sure they never got to.

and no you can't get it done without moms ok. Even if you found someone that would, mom can just make you stop wearing the ring.

LisaB4657 · Jan 16, 2012, 07:59 PM

I have an 11 year old daughter and if she asked for a cartilage piercing, this is what I'd tell her.

Your body is not done growing yet. Your earlobes are basically just skin and fat so if they're pierced their shape shouldn't change as you grow. I don't think the same can be said for cartilage. If you pierced it now and wore jewelry it's possible that the shape of your ear would change as you continue to grow and it might become malformed.

Let your body finish developing before you try to change it, ok?

angeybabe2472 · Jan 16, 2012, 08:03 PM

well i think 12 maybe a bit too young for something like that, maybe you should still think about it, because later on you might regret it. Just give it some time and try not to ask as much, it's good that your willing to pay for it, but maybe your mom isn't ready. So if i were you i would just be patient!

nygypsy1 · Jan 17, 2012, 01:16 PM

For DrJ its the top of my ear carilage.

nygypsy1 · Jan 17, 2012, 03:15 PM

Tell me what you think what age is ok to get cartilage pierced.

Thanks

pumpkin47 · Jan 17, 2012, 04:15 PM

hi my daughter is 13 and wants her nose pierced also . she often would get nose bleeds so i first took her to our family dr and she said it was ok next my daughter and i visited a reputable piercing place he imformed me that she had to be 16 or get a parentswritten consent while we were at the piercing parlor she saw another young lady get her nose pierced it was quite painful somy daughter wants to wait a little longer please dont pierce your nose yourself my daughters bff pierced her nose and got infected now she has a scar on her nose she has to wear cover up daily askyour mom when shes relaked and not stressed to please make a appointment with your dr and your mom can ask the doctor questions about the piercing and exspain how to take care of it such as cleaning the piercing once daily let her know that you will take care of piercng and that your a responsable young lady

cutiepie06 · Jan 25, 2012, 09:17 AM

I don't have a say, really. I am 23, going on 24. I didn't pierce any cartilages until I was 18, which was when I was able to go without having a parent with me. I would agree with the 'body growing' part, though. Surely, your body has begun menstruating, but it is still growing. I think that's why most piercing places don't pierce people younger than 16, even with a parent's consent. As ridiculous as it sounds to not be unable to pierce your cartilage at a young age, it is also kind of a bummer, because cartilage piercings aren't bad...especially on the ear. I don't know what cartilage you're wanting to pierce..but anyway, I would wait if I were you--even though it's a pain knowing that you have what? 4 more years until you can go with a parent. But yeah, like someone else said, actively do the things you told your mom you WILL do. Show her that you can carry responsibility. :-) Patience pays off.

I want to get my Cartilage pierced but my mom says no!

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