Piercings...they're not for you

Hmmm ... what's a good start for this? Probably the beginning so we'll start there.

 I got my first body piercing at 18, decided on a navel. Probably not ideal because having a kid really stretched that out. Definitely something I would recommend considering before getting that done.

 Since then I've done 2 in each nostril, septum, bridge, 4 in lobe, both tragii (look it up), cartilage in 1 ear, labret, upper lip and industrial. The labret and industrial have been retired for a while, but this has been an 11 yr project, and there's still more I want done. Emphasis on "I" want, because I do them for me, not you or your approval. Don't like 'em, don't get 'em. That simple. You don't have a valid opinion to lend to that part of my aesthetic if you're not my piercer.

 Hang on, I'm about to get to the provocative parts.

 

 Piercing (and tattooing) is personal, it should be for you only. Not because of any particular trend, or because someone else thinks it would be cute, but because that is the aesthetic you choose for your body.

 Also important to note that doing your research, and visiting an APP piercer are paramount. They will be realistic with you about your expectations, anatomy, options etc and stear you in the right direction. They also have the best jewelry options.

 

 Moving right along, time to stir the pot.

 I think you are violating your kid if you pierce their ears without their consent. 

 ANY AND ALL body modifications from ear-piercing to scarification and beyond need to be done consensually. 

 If the person cannot consent there is no reason for you to be aesthetically modifying them in any semi-permanent way. I can't go around punching holes in other people because "you would be so much cuter with it" or "you can just take it out later if you don't like it".

 Babies are beautiful, they don't need or want earrings, and you're not doing them any favors.

 Also, piercing anywhere other than a piercing parlor is unsanitary and unsafe, jewelry is garbage quality, piercing guns cannot be sterilized, the process of piercing with a stud is akin to blunt force trauma, and, no, Becky with the good hair at Claire's doesn't know what she's doing. I will judge you for subjecting your child to that setting and putting them at risk for bloodborne pathogens.

 Sidebar: majority of APP piercers have attended BBP seminars, again, Becky with the good hair, has not. Also important to note, your ears grow your entire life, so what is centered on a baby's ears is most likely not going to be centered in the future.

  As a pierced mom, I would love my kiddo start a similar aesthetic journey, but she doesn't want her ears pierced. She's really smart and doesn't want to be uncomfortable. (J understands piercing migration can be caused by sleeping on them. She may actually be smarter than half of you.) She thinks my piercings are "nice", but just not for her. It's HER body, HER choice. At no point do I get to modify her body to suite my taste.

 

 In closing, I would just like to thank anyone who reads this. Feel free to comment, always down for INTELLIGENT discussion.

 

 Also I don't agree with circumcision, but that's a blog for another day.