What age for belly button ring?

[Illuminations_Rocks]

I wouldn't say that age is out of the norm. Most girls wear them for a few years and then take them out. I have lots of friends that got it around 15, and then I also have friends that pierced themselves. Not for me, but there's nothing wrong with it, IMHO.

Don't freak out, OP. It's mostly hidden, and she can take it out eventually. Hopefully she'll remember to clean it properly.

 

[Illuminations_Rocks]

I say I like to see a belly button ring on a girl vs a tramp stamp any day!

Oh I totally agree!!!!

 

[HunnyPots]

My neices both got theirs when they were 16, one is now 22, and the other 19 and they still have them in. I would have one, but DO NOT have the cute little tummy they have for it.
Dh's best friends daughter 16 asked and asked for one, and was told no...when asked why got the old "cause we said so" line....FF to a week ago when she became very ill due to the infection she had from piercing her own with a safety pin 3 weeks ago......she has always followed the rules, wears no make up or belly shirts, doesn't have a boyfriend or go out on weekends, she just wanted it for herself, and if they had given a valid reason she might not have done it....in Maine you have to be 16 to get it done at a piercing/tattoo studio with a parent present to sign off on it, showing valid ID's. ( I do not know how the rules go at other places)
I don't have a daughter, but would think that I would have no problem with them doing this if I did, dh and myself have tattoos, and I have some cartilage piercing as well.
I say pick and choose the battles, they have to have a bit of stretch for self expression.
I do not find them tacky or classless at all.
These are all just MHO!

You know what's weird? My dd also has a tattoo and I don't mind that at all. But I absolutely hate body/facial piercings. I don't know...

 

[HoneyBee06]

Haha, apparently I am too. Although I'm not sure how anyone would know I'm classless, unless they run into me on the beach. Usually for my daily activities, I keep my shirt on

Haha....me too!

I say I like to see a belly button ring on a girl vs a tramp stamp any day!

I would agree with that.

It's funny if my daughter wants to pierce her ears three or four times I'm okay with that. But for some reason the belly piercing seems so sexualized to me. I just can't see letting my daughter do it till she's 18.

I've also heard some horror stories of people dealingwith infections. It seems like a hard piercing to keep clean.

I've had mine for over 8 years and have never had an infection. Good hygiene goes a long way.

 

[luvmy3]

As the mom of a 10 year old dd I would say 18, but I do remember being about 17 when i wanted to get one.
I do have to agree with the psoter who said that when people see a belly button ring they do assume something about the person who has it. Its sad and shouldn't be the case but the fact is it is.

 

[MichelleVW]

I've got 3 tattoos and a belly button ring, and I"m sure my girls are going to get them, but I really don't like them on teenagers.

Luckily the girls understand my reasoning and are ok with waiting.

 

[Bethy Lou]

NEVER! I had one when I was 18 and even though I meticulously took care of it so I could switch out the standard ring for a cuter one I got an absess! They had to numb my belly button with a huge needle and then dig out all of the blood and pus. I then had to wear a draining pad for a week. Needless to say that thing came out.

 

[Master Mason]

I don't have a daughter, but if I did, it would be the same requirement I have on my boys regarding tattos. When your 18, and not a day before.

I have a couple of tat's and plan on a couple more, I am not against them, I just don't think you should perminately mar your body till your an adult.

 

[slo]

I used to have my belly button pierced and I loved it!!!!
After having my girls, and putting on a couple of inches, I never felt comfortable putting it back in.

Because I had one, I don't find them gross or disgusting
If my girls wanted one, I wouldn't object to it completely. I would not approve of it before 18, and after 18 I wouldn't care.

 

[mselly13]

My oldest DD never wanted one thankfully.
My SD, now 18, wanted her belly button and eye brow done. Dad would not give in. I think most girls in her class got them around 8th grade. Yes, I was surprised by this too.
I don't know how I feel about this. Belly button is a not so much seen area but it also says sex to me.
I also understand where the OP is coming from, she, like I, have a much younger DD in the house that you have to try to figure out how to explain some of this stuff to.
I'm learning with my youngest that a lot of these battles I fought with the older kids just weren't worth it.

 

[Bethy Lou]

I used to have my belly button pierced and I loved it!!!!
After having my girls, and putting on a couple of inches, I never felt comfortable putting it back in.

Because I had one, I don't find them gross or disgusting
If my girls wanted one, I wouldn't object to it completely. I would not approve of it before 18, and after 18 I wouldn't care.

I agree that they are not gross or disgusting, I still think they are cute and know I would still have it were it not for the infection and my being pregnant! I just would tell my girls they should wait until they are 18 to make that decision because I would rather they not deal with what I had to deal with. At 18 I could not stop them!

 

[Kae]

I think 15 is ok if the child can take care of it, themselves. I had a friend who let her DD at 14 & then complained that she was wearing crop tops all summer, duh. I am just glad preppy is making a come back.

Kae

 

[luvmyboys]

Yeah. I am SO lacking class because of this tiny silver ring in my belly button. Just ask everyone that knows me. I am just classless.

1st of all, I was referring to a young teen having one, not an adult who more than likely covers it up most of the time.

And 2nd, I probably should have elaborated in that I mean I think belly rings are meant to be "sexy," and who wants their teenage daughter to be sexier? I guess that's what I meant by less classy.

I just think in most cases, young women would be getting one for the attention it brings them, and that attention may not be the kind parents want drawn to their child.

As far as hygiene goes, I think the average adult (over 18) would be more conscientious about keeping it clean, but from what I've heard, sometimes the infection happens no matter what.

 

[Todd&Copper]

I have to vote for 18 - same age as a tattoo.
I think they are kind of slutty-looking, especially on teenagers, and most people I know who have gotten them have taken them out after a couple of years b/c they are just not comfortable.

 

[NMAmy]

Well, I must admit that I was one who said never when my dd was young.

My situation turned out a bit the opposite of yours, though, OP. Her stepmother thought it was a FABULOUS idea when dd was visiting them. Her father made her call me to get my permission before she could have it done. She was probably 15 at the time.

My first answer was no way, no how. They make me cringe for some reason. Big blow out between dd and I. I talked to DH and he told me this, "In the big scheme of things, does this really matter? Is this really where you want to draw a line in the sand? If she has it done while she's visiting them, you don't have to see it, you don't have to make sure it heals properly, it will be a done deal when she gets home."

I reconsidered and said yes. An hour later, my ex called me all bent out of shape. "How could you let her do that? You were supposed to tell her no." Apparently, he thought it was a bad idea and didn't have the courage to tell his current wife that. He knew my feelings on the matter and thought he'd make me out to be the bad guy.

He ended up telling dd she had to wait until she was 16. She's had it for over a year now--I don't have to see it, I don't pay for belly button rings so I'm good. Every once in a while DD will lift up her shirt and show me her belly button so I'll cringe.

ETA: I DID draw my line in the sand when it came to a nose ring. No nose ring and no tattoos.

 

[Robinrs]

Man, you guys make me thank goodness I don't have a girl child every single day...

 

[MichelleVW]

And 2nd, I probably should have elaborated in that I mean I think belly rings are meant to be "sexy," and who wants their teenage daughter to be sexier? I guess that's what I meant by less classy.

I just think in most cases, young women would be getting one for the attention it brings them, and that attention may not be the kind parents want drawn to their child.

That is why I want my girls to wait until they are out of high school.

 

[Aimeedyan]

I was 18. It caused quite a commotion in my house when my parents found out because I was still in HS and living there.

They got over it.

I kept it for several years. It didn't get infected or anything, I had it done at a reputable place and cleaned it consistently. It hurt like heck, I do remember that.

The ring fell out a couple of years ago and I didn't bother replacing it. For me, it was a passing fad that could be concealed and non permanent so in the grand scheme of things, it really wasn't a big deal. Hardly anyone knew it was there. It was something that I wanted.

 

[nicolemomof4cuties]

Never

 

[LadyyRedd]

I personally don't see it as a big deal. If she has her ears pierced and takes care of them, I don't see a whole lot of difference. It's somethign that can be covered when she needs to be dressed up and professional, yet something she can show off when hanging out with friends and such.

Kimya