Earrings & a Rant

So, yesterday I did something I have wanted to do since I was 17ish, maybe 18….. I had the upper part of my cartilage pierced. Back in the day girls were doing it themselves, at least the ones I knew, I tried doing mine, but the earring would not go through as easy as I thought (I only got it about halfway in) I was going to try again but then I heard a rumor, I can’t remember who told me, or even if it is true, but that if you hit a certain nerve it can paralyze you. So, I never tried again, and I was too scared to have someone else do it, even if they were considered a “professional”

Fast forward 18 years! Man, I’m getting old. I finally did it! Yesterday while the girls and I were out and about we past Claire’s, I think it was Emily who spoke up first, mommy you can get your ear pierced. We went in with the intent of just looking at the earrings and prices. I talked with the girl that works there, she has one, I asked her the same question I ask everyone I see with one, does it hurt. She assured me it did not. So, I just went ahead and did it. (it felt like a little pinch, for those of you wondering, it’s a little sore today)

Before she would do it, I had to fill out the standard paperwork. I remember filling it out for Emily & Audrey when they had their’s done. But yesterday it hit me and I have been thinking on it ever since……….

 why anyone under 18 has to have a parent or guardian’s signature to get their ears pierced BUT a girl under 18 can get on birth control or have an abortion without her parent’s knowledge. does that seem strange to anyone else?????

That just really, I mean REALLY bothers me. I guess having all girls and hearing about how the “system” is already trying to come in between parents and their children. I know of moms who have been asked to leave their 16 or younger daughters in with doctors to “protect” them (whatever the name of that law is) How crazy is that? There is no way I will EVER leave my girls alone with someone who is there to “help” them. That’s what I’m here for. And sadly, most times they need to be protected from the ones (doctors, teachers, guidance counselors,friends & unfortunately, even some of those in the church) who say they only have our children’s best interest at heart. As grandma would say, that there’s a bunch of hogwash!

I know that there cases where children do need to be separated from their parents to talk to someone due to abuse. The ones I am speaking of wanted to talk to the daughters about s*x or getting on the pill.The doctor or nurse felt that the child would be more comfortable and open up if mom were not in the room.

Well, I need to jump down off my soapbox, and get to cleaning up!