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Is it 'normal' for a four (almost five) year old to want her ears pierced?

  • Here is an extract from our conversation: Can I have my ears pierced? - No Please Ma? - No Why not? - Because it means getting holes in your ears The needle (childhood immunisation booster) was a hole in my arm - And it hurt, you cried. It hurt for a wee bit, but I’ll never get the nasty germs now - Getting your ears pierced will hurt as well, and its 2 holes. It’ll hurt and I’ll cry, but it’ll only hurt for a wee bit and I’ll always be able to wear earrings. - Why don’t we get you some clip-ons instead? Cos clip-ons are crap - Magnets? Magnets are nearly as crap as clip-ons.

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    I had no interest in earrings at 5, but by seven i wanted them desperately and felt like i had completely missed the boat not having them done sooner. I have very vivid memories of being in Claire's and wishing to be able to wear earrings like grownups. My mom let me get them for my 7th birthday present. I was ecstatic, looked forward to it for months, and took care of them myself because I was told they were my responsibility. I have carried that memory all my life, and I enjoy it to this day. I would let your daughter have them as a gift or reward and make it clear that she needs to help keep them clean. Since she's only 5 you will probably have to help, but I'm sure you can make her part of the process so she can feel responsible too.

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Wow, your little girl seems to know what she wants and what she is in for pain wise. I would suggest that you tell her that if she still wants to have her ears pierced by her birthday then you will make it a special day and get her ears pierced.

Lisa V

LOL. maybe you should let her get them. I was the same way, my parents let me when I was 5. It seems like she knows it will hurt alittle (it really doesnt though) plus most places, if there is 2 people there, will do the ears at the same time for children. and magnet and clip ons ARE crap!!

Olivia's Mama

little girls usually want to be princesses! i wasn't allowed to get my ears pierced until i could take care of them myself. I was 14. Simply set a milestone that she has to reach before she gets her ears pierced (starting high school, riding a two wheeler bike... keeping her bedroom clean for a whole year ... is this ever going to happen? lol) just if she reaches the milestone, then keep your word.

Beth H

She's seen other girls with them, and just wants to be like them. Maybe she just thinks they look pretty, and she's a girly girl type. I don't see that as unusual. Some people have their baby's ears pierced (?) but personally I think , like you, 4-5 is too young.

Eraserhead

Yes, I'd say it's 'normal'. My sitter's daughter wanted her ears pierced at that age, so she got them done as a birthday present for her 5th birthday. I remember the first time I got mine done I was just a couple years older than that.

angelbaby

Yes, very normal. My niece wanted hers pierced at 5 yrs. Her mom let her and she loved them at first. Now, 2 yrs later, I never see her with earrings on. I really don't know why. It's up to you if you let her. You make the decisions.

sali s

YES IT IS NORMAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After 1 year old, they are allowed to get their ears pierced. She is right. Anyone cries when they get their ears pierced. She will have it for life! she's a girl and it's not against the law! What's so bad about it? Pain will be gone just after 3 days or before.

Have A Break;Have A Kit Kat ♥♦

that's normal...i'm pretty sure alot of her little friends have their ears pierced...my daughter was 6 mos old when we got her ears pierced...now at 13 she doesn't wear earrings....unless it's for a special occasion...if all else fails tell her that as she gets older and can take care of her ears then you'll think about getting ears pierced..

♥ Infantry Wife ♥

My parents pierced my ears the day I was born, and I got a second hole when I was about 12. It does hurt a bit but the pain will go away after a couple of days.. I think it's more than normal for a 5 year old to want her ears pierced.. It's actually very cute to see a little face covered with hair and ears with glittery earrings standing out!

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