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How can I convince my parents to let me peirce my lip?

Ok, so I really want to get a lip ring. I’ve wanted one for a long time but my parents won’t let me get one. I’ve done all the research and made some good points like the fact that I can always take it out. And if I ever stop liking it I can take it out for a month and it will go away. Most people may say to wait until i’m 18 but the thing is my parents say that if we get a piercing in college they won’t help us pay for it anymore. My youth isn’t always going to be here and I want to have fun before “the best years of my life” is used up. The reason they say they don’t want me to get one is because it will get infected but the other day when I mentioned that I didn’t like m nose my mom said should pay for me to get a nose job. Getting a nose job has way more of a risk and it’s permanent. When I mentioned this to her she just shut me out. And just so you know i’m not some troubled kid. I’ve had a job ever since I could start working (14). I have as and bs in all my classes and I dont do drugs. So if anyone’s got any ideas how to help please do. Sorry it’s so long.

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Answer #1

Tell your parents the TRUTH about piercings - they’re nothing more than forms of body art and self expression. They’re not gross or anything like that, they don’t make you any more or less attractive than you already are and you WILL still be able to get a job if you have piercings. If you’d ever decide you didn’t want it anymore, it can easily get removed. Simply take the jewlery out and never put it back in. The hole will close up and you’ll never be able to tell you even had it. Maybe you could get a fake lip ring and put it on. Make sure they see it and see how they react to it. If you can’t buy one, you could make one out of something like foil. Maybe if they actually seen what it’d look like they’ll see it wasn’t all that bad. You won’t get any infections or anything as long as you have it done professionally and take care of it.

You have to be at least 18 years or older to get it without parental consent, however if you have a parent/legal guardian go with you when you have it done, it shouldn’t be a problem. You just need a parent/legal guardian there so that they can sign forms/agree to everything since your still considered a “minor”. So if your parents still won’t change their mind even after you’ve talked to them and kinda begged then a little bit, you’ll just have to wait until your 18 and can get one without their consent.

Hopefully this helps you, if you need anything else… let me know.

Answer #2

I had the same problem. I wanted my bellybutton pierced and I asked my parents and they said no. I really wanted it so I went ahead and did it anyway. I wanted to get it because I have been wanting it for a long time and I also wanted to do something special for my teenage years since I dont do anythign bad. on my last report card I got a 3.6 GPA and I dont do drugs. I wanted to do atleast something to make my teenage years fun and memorable so you went ahead and went to go get it done w my best friend. my point is…if you want it. go for it. your parents cant always tell you what to do and stop you from something you want

Answer #3

I can tell you exactly what to do – don’t. Just stay quiet for a while, let them know that you understand and respect them. Later, after a long time, maybe ask again… if they say no, then just don’t - this lipring’ll be “out of style” before you know it, so I wouldn’t worry about it. No means no. The thing you do NOT want to do, is get it pierced behind their back – they will lose all trust in you, and no, you will never get anything you want for a very, very long time.

Answer #4

I am the exact same way. Ugh. My parents are so dumb. Thankfully I turn 18 in just a few months. So wheeooo! Me and a friend are getting it done together.

Answer #5

I would say just do it anyways whether they want you to or not. im getting my lip pierced in less than a month and my parents dont know about it. I’ve been asking them for over a year now so ima juat gonna go get it done with my friend. just make sure that you pierce it with a sterilized needle and make sure that the lip ring will fit the hole! sometimes you just have to express yourself and do something behind there backs lol good luck :]]

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