Mommy, can I have a belly ring?

This is a question that mothers dread hearing from their teens. And, with the rise of the new age group called tweens, the age group between children and adolescents, the appearance of this question has become very difficult to predict. Of course, it is very difficult to give a neutral answer to such a worrying question. Parents are programmed to protect their children from danger. And, with body piercing’s bad reputation, it’s understandable to give an angry negative response. But keep in mind that your children may not respond well to that answer. It’s quite possible that your reaction will spark their rebellious streak and lead them to do this behind your back.

But, everyone is doing it…

Of course, before your daughter decides to do it behind your back, she’ll try to try again. And surely she will listen to this statement. It may not be a very sensible rebuttal, but it hits the mark. Even though you’re not trying to follow any parenting trends, she makes you wonder if you’re being too harsh on her. Worse yet, she takes you back to the days when you were in her shoes and your mother was the one being labeled unfair. And you find yourself torn between giving up and fighting for your position on this issue.

Show him that you care…

Give. If you’d rather keep this an open topic and not something she’s hiding from you, you might as well give in and help her get what she wants. This may sound like a crazy suggestion, but it can work for both of you. With the advances in technology today, it is not necessary to get pierced to get a navel ring. Fake belly rings are now available in the market. And your daughter can get one without being exposed to the dangers she fears.

Suggesting a fake belly ring to your daughter may be the best answer to the question. By saying this, she will see you in a different light. Maybe you could even let your wild side out and ask her to go buy a pair of fake belly rings. And, during her trip to the mall, you can tell her how much better it would be for her to start with fake belly rings before moving on to the real thing. Not only will this buy you some time, but it could also save her from buying a real belly ring. There is a very good chance that she will outgrow this phase and fully immerse herself in the idea.

Some tips for the cool mom…

Now, what can you tell him during the trip to the mall? You could start by telling her that fake navel rings would allow her to experiment with different designs before getting a real piercing. Besides, it would give him time to get used to the feeling of having a foreign object stuck to her belly. Getting a real belly ring can definitely stop you from doing some of the activities you love to do. The time it takes for the wound to heal is around four months to a year. And, during that time, he would have to perform many subsequent procedures. Worse yet, you have to give up going to pool parties for some time. Yes. Telling her that getting a belly button ring can cause her a lot of pain will help you convince her to stick with fake belly button rings.