My 13-jarige seun wil sy ore deurboor en oorbelle kry. Wat moet ek doen? Hoe is ek veronderstel om te reageer?
Don’t act surprised when your teen announces that he wants to a piercing. Before you give an answer, it is important to sit down and have an open-minded-yet serious-talk. Remember that most states have specific laws and regulations regarding minors. Depending on where you live, your teen may need your consent or it may be necessary for you to be present at the time of the piercing.
Hold a conversation with him to carefully consider the pros and cons of piercing. Your discussion my have a vital impact that influences his future decisions.
Before giving your opinion about piercings, listen to what your teen has to say to gain an understanding of your teen’s thought process.
*Why does he want the piercing?
*Is he prepared to deal with the healing process?
*How long has he been thinking about he piercing?
*Does his school allow visible piercing?
Do your homework so that you can have an educated talk about the risks. A piercing isn’t a simple set-and-forget process-it requires continual care and maintenance while it heals. Validate your teen’s feelings about getting the piecing even if you don’t agree. Follow up with expressing your concern by saying, “People will judge you for getting a piecing and it may interfere with you ability to make a good impression with people who have negative opinions about piercings.” Also discuss that even ear piercings can run the risk of painful infections especially if he does not go to a reputable place.
Jy kan vir jou tiener sê om navorsing te doen, asook om na betroubare webwerwe te kyk wat deurdringende inligting bied. As hy regtig gemotiveerd is om die piercing te kry, dan moet hy die werk doen. As julle onderling besluit dat piercing 'n goeie idee is, besoek 'n paar van hierdie betroubare plekke in die omgewing saam met jou seun. Lyk dit skoon? Is die personeel kundig? Is die toerusting steriel? Vra soveel vrae as wat jy kan. Dit is ook belangrik om die persoon wat die piercing sal doen, te hê om die proses te bespreek. Om daarvan te hoor, sal hom dalk twee keer laat dink voordat hy deurgaan. As hy dit nog wil doen, ondersteunend wees.