Guest guest Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 I kinda on Jenn's side with this. If its not permenent and they pay for it themselves and they sit through the harpoon being shoved in, than its their body. I felt COMPLETLY different before Logan. Now, that I have seen how much these scoli kids really go though, piercings really are not something that Im going to have such a huge issue with anymore. As a mama of 3 boys, Im certain Im going to lose the battle with tattoos at some point in time. After 18--they can do what they will. - From: Leggett <jennifer.leggett@...> infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:49 PM Subject: Re: body piercings!!! ok you are going to hate me. As a tattooed, formally pierced mama - I have had my tongue, lip and belly button pierced. None are in today. None have noticeable scars. None were permanent. think you should let her do it. The kid has had so much done to her, let her do something she wants to her body for a change. It isn't permanent, she can take them out - in reality it is no worse than getting your ears done. I wouldn't pay for it, and if they get infected I would have her sign a contract that she needs to pay for any medical bills from any infection she may get - because they do happen. In terms of how they are done - they take a pair of sterilized medical tongs and pinch the skin. Then take a hollow needle and shove it through the skin with no numbing of any kind. - So yes - it hurts. As a mom my policy with my boys is no tattoos before 18 because they are permanent. Piercing are fine if they pay for them. I don't think something reversible and that they pay for is worth the battle with a teenager. Sorry! Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Oh yes! I could never hate you girl! I highly respect and appreciate your point of view, as you have some personal experience w/ sort of stuff. I have none. One of my concerns was scarring, so its good to know that the holes leave no scars…she has so many scars already! Im considering a belly ring…not to prematurely sexualize her….Just to let her have some control over her own body, like you said. (and it can be hidden…if I told my family, they would not be impressed).Jenn, I think you’re brilliant…no apology allowed!Ill let you know if we do it this wknd…yikes!HRH From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of LeggettSent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:50 PMinfantile scoliosis treatment Subject: Re: body piercings!!! ok you are going to hate me. As a tattooed, formally pierced mama - I have had my tongue, lip and belly button pierced. None are in today. None have noticeable scars. None were permanent. think you should let her do it. The kid has had so much done to her, let her do something she wants to her body for a change. It isn't permanent, she can take them out - in reality it is no worse than getting your ears done. I wouldn't pay for it, and if they get infected I would have her sign a contract that she needs to pay for any medical bills from any infection she may get - because they do happen. In terms of how they are done - they take a pair of sterilized medical tongs and pinch the skin. Then take a hollow needle and shove it through the skin with no numbing of any kind. - So yes - it hurts. As a mom my policy with my boys is no tattoos before 18 because they are permanent. Piercing are fine if they pay for them. I don't think something reversible and that they pay for is worth the battle with a teenager. Sorry! Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Can't wait to hear how it goes! You guys will do fine! Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Yep…the tattoo topic will probably come up this wknd. She already mentioned in passing that if I said no on tattoos, she would have my brother take her!! He knows better than that though! TG.HRH From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of MedlinSent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:08 AMinfantile scoliosis treatment Subject: Re: Re: body piercings!!! I kinda on Jenn's side with this. If its not permenent and they pay for it themselves and they sit through the harpoon being shoved in, than its their body. I felt COMPLETLY different before Logan. Now, that I have seen how much these scoli kids really go though, piercings really are not something that Im going to have such a huge issue with anymore. As a mama of 3 boys, Im certain Im going to lose the battle with tattoos at some point in time. After 18--they can do what they will. - From: Leggett <jennifer.leggett@...>infantile scoliosis treatment Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:49 PMSubject: Re: body piercings!!! ok you are going to hate me. As a tattooed, formally pierced mama - I have had my tongue, lip and belly button pierced. None are in today. None have noticeable scars. None were permanent. think you should let her do it. The kid has had so much done to her, let her do something she wants to her body for a change. It isn't permanent, she can take them out - in reality it is no worse than getting your ears done. I wouldn't pay for it, and if they get infected I would have her sign a contract that she needs to pay for any medical bills from any infection she may get - because they do happen. In terms of how they are done - they take a pair of sterilized medical tongs and pinch the skin. Then take a hollow needle and shove it through the skin with no numbing of any kind. - So yes - it hurts. As a mom my policy with my boys is no tattoos before 18 because they are permanent. Piercing are fine if they pay for them. I don't think something reversible and that they pay for is worth the battle with a teenager. Sorry! Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks …Im hoping its just a phase and that if I do allow a bit of it….all holes will be closed before she gets a job!HRH From: infantile scoliosis treatment [mailto:infantile scoliosis treatment ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 9:02 PMinfantile scoliosis treatment Subject: Re: body piercings!!! A few years ago, my daughter (now almost 21), had her eyebrow pierced and also her nose (not the middle, just the nostril where she wore a small stud). She had also gotten the cartilage of her ear pierced a year or so before that.She has already decided to remove all earrings, etc. and the holes have closed. To be honest, my only concern was infection. Other than that, I figured let her express herself. She's a great, strong young lady who now attends college, never did drugs or anything like that.My point is I figured I would pick my battles and since they weren't permanent, it was a battle I decided not to take on.My daughter also has two small tattoos. She was 19 when she got the first, 20 when she got the second, so I wouldn't have had much to say anyway. My only concern in this case was that she realize that they are permanent, which obviously she does. - I'm not advising you one way or the other because it's a personal thing, especially with a child this age. I know that Liv is also a strong-minded, wonderful young lady. I do like what Jenn said that with all Liv has gone through, letting her have control over her body in some respect might be something to think about. Maybe you feel she is too young right now, but perhaps down the road a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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