Comments on: *sigh* http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/2009/06/sigh/ I doubt, therefore I think I am. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: phoenixtoashes http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/2009/06/sigh/comment-page-3/#comment-16645 phoenixtoashes Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:11:31 +0000 http://ambulancedriverfiles.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/sigh#comment-16645 My plan for any future kids of mine, piercing-wise, is that they can get one set of holes in their earlobes at age 12 <i>if</i> I believe that they can do proper aftercare.<br /><br />Up until then, I'm restricting them to stick-on and clip-on earrings.<br /><br />Definitely no infant piercings, for me - if I want my kids to look "cute," I can find a set of stick-ons! My plan for any future kids of mine, piercing-wise, is that they can get one set of holes in their earlobes at age 12 if I believe that they can do proper aftercare.

Up until then, I'm restricting them to stick-on and clip-on earrings.

Definitely no infant piercings, for me – if I want my kids to look "cute," I can find a set of stick-ons!

]]> By: phoenixtoashes http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/2009/06/sigh/comment-page-3/#comment-38898 phoenixtoashes Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:11:00 +0000 http://ambulancedriverfiles.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/sigh#comment-38898 My plan for any future kids of mine, piercing-wise, is that they can get one set of holes in their earlobes at age 12 <i>if</i> I believe that they can do proper aftercare.Up until then, I'm restricting them to stick-on and clip-on earrings.Definitely no infant piercings, for me - if I want my kids to look "cute," I can find a set of stick-ons! My plan for any future kids of mine, piercing-wise, is that they can get one set of holes in their earlobes at age 12 if I believe that they can do proper aftercare.Up until then, I'm restricting them to stick-on and clip-on earrings.Definitely no infant piercings, for me – if I want my kids to look "cute," I can find a set of stick-ons!

]]> By: Ambulance Driver http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/2009/06/sigh/comment-page-3/#comment-16644 Ambulance Driver Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:51:17 +0000 http://ambulancedriverfiles.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/sigh#comment-16644 Sewmouse, the difference is that those blood tests and inoculations have a proven therapeutic benefit, and earrings do not.<br /><br />Plus, the potential for infection with those medical needles pretty much ends with the injection. Not necessarily so for a piercing. Sewmouse, the difference is that those blood tests and inoculations have a proven therapeutic benefit, and earrings do not.

Plus, the potential for infection with those medical needles pretty much ends with the injection. Not necessarily so for a piercing.

]]> By: Ambulance Driver http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/2009/06/sigh/comment-page-3/#comment-38897 Ambulance Driver Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:51:00 +0000 http://ambulancedriverfiles.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/sigh#comment-38897 Sewmouse, the difference is that those blood tests and inoculations have a proven therapeutic benefit, and earrings do not.Plus, the potential for infection with those medical needles pretty much ends with the injection. Not necessarily so for a piercing. Sewmouse, the difference is that those blood tests and inoculations have a proven therapeutic benefit, and earrings do not.Plus, the potential for infection with those medical needles pretty much ends with the injection. Not necessarily so for a piercing.

]]> By: Andrea http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/2009/06/sigh/comment-page-3/#comment-16643 Andrea Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:42:48 +0000 http://ambulancedriverfiles.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/sigh#comment-16643 Just remember AD, the more you resist, the more she may push back. One hole in each ear is REALLY not that big a deal. You can put your foot down on the other piercings and tats and so on, but be sure not to drive her to rebel even harder by resisting even the simplest of piercings.<br /><br />Pick your battles. :) Just remember AD, the more you resist, the more she may push back. One hole in each ear is REALLY not that big a deal. You can put your foot down on the other piercings and tats and so on, but be sure not to drive her to rebel even harder by resisting even the simplest of piercings.

Pick your battles. :)

]]> By: Andrea http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/2009/06/sigh/comment-page-3/#comment-38896 Andrea Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:42:00 +0000 http://ambulancedriverfiles.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/sigh#comment-38896 Just remember AD, the more you resist, the more she may push back. One hole in each ear is REALLY not that big a deal. You can put your foot down on the other piercings and tats and so on, but be sure not to drive her to rebel even harder by resisting even the simplest of piercings.Pick your battles. :) Just remember AD, the more you resist, the more she may push back. One hole in each ear is REALLY not that big a deal. You can put your foot down on the other piercings and tats and so on, but be sure not to drive her to rebel even harder by resisting even the simplest of piercings.Pick your battles. :)

]]> By: Sewmouse http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/2009/06/sigh/comment-page-2/#comment-16642 Sewmouse Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:59:12 +0000 http://ambulancedriverfiles.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/sigh#comment-16642 Matt asked:<br /><i>Can someone explain to me why a 12-month-old with pierced ears doesn't result in child abuse charges for someone?</i><br /><br />Matt, it's for the same reason that having your infant inocculated against diseases, or given a blood test doesn't result in child abuse charges. There is no more pain or (if done by a professional) danger than either of those procedures. <br /><br />Heck, some doctors actually hook babies up to IV's, which is exponentially more painful than having one's ears pierced. I think a bit of "perspective" might do you well. Matt asked:
Can someone explain to me why a 12-month-old with pierced ears doesn't result in child abuse charges for someone?

Matt, it's for the same reason that having your infant inocculated against diseases, or given a blood test doesn't result in child abuse charges. There is no more pain or (if done by a professional) danger than either of those procedures.

Heck, some doctors actually hook babies up to IV's, which is exponentially more painful than having one's ears pierced. I think a bit of "perspective" might do you well.

]]> By: Sewmouse http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/2009/06/sigh/comment-page-2/#comment-38895 Sewmouse Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:59:00 +0000 http://ambulancedriverfiles.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/sigh#comment-38895 Matt asked:<i>Can someone explain to me why a 12-month-old with pierced ears doesn't result in child abuse charges for someone?</i>Matt, it's for the same reason that having your infant inocculated against diseases, or given a blood test doesn't result in child abuse charges. There is no more pain or (if done by a professional) danger than either of those procedures. Heck, some doctors actually hook babies up to IV's, which is exponentially more painful than having one's ears pierced. I think a bit of "perspective" might do you well. Matt asked:Can someone explain to me why a 12-month-old with pierced ears doesn't result in child abuse charges for someone?Matt, it's for the same reason that having your infant inocculated against diseases, or given a blood test doesn't result in child abuse charges. There is no more pain or (if done by a professional) danger than either of those procedures. Heck, some doctors actually hook babies up to IV's, which is exponentially more painful than having one's ears pierced. I think a bit of "perspective" might do you well.

]]> By: Jay G http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/2009/06/sigh/comment-page-2/#comment-16641 Jay G Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:13:29 +0000 http://ambulancedriverfiles.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/sigh#comment-16641 Happy Father's Day AD! Happy Father's Day AD!

]]> By: Jay G http://ambulancedriverfiles.com/2009/06/sigh/comment-page-2/#comment-38894 Jay G Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:13:00 +0000 http://ambulancedriverfiles.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/sigh#comment-38894 Happy Father's Day AD! Happy Father's Day AD!

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