How old should a person be to be pierced?
It is not uncommon in our culture for babies to have their ears pierced. In many cultures young people got piercings, tattoos, or scars, as a part of growing up. From a physical point of view, assuming that there will be no major growth changes, there is no reason why young people can’t be pierced, so ultimately it’s an ethical question. That said, there may well be legal reasons (see above) — if you live in a jurisdiction that does not permit piercing below the age of 16 or 18, then outside of any other arguments, it means that quality studios are not an option. That alone should be enough reason to ask your child to wait. Many studios will permit younger people to get pierced if their parent accompanies them and signs a release form. If you maintain a good relationship with your child then you should be able to answer this question on your own. In my personal experience, most children are mature enough to understand the implications of a piercing (and to care for it) by the age of si
