No, Piercing a Baby’s Ears Isn’t ‘Child Abuse’

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U.K. celebrity Emma Collins recently found herself in hot water after posting a picture of her toddler’s freshly pierced ears. It seems that all it takes to stir up outrage these days is to have your baby’s ears pierced. After sharing an Instagram photo of her 18-month-old daughter, Lily, the backlash was immediate, with some followers accusing her of “child abuse.”

Emma had discussed ear piercing for babies on the daytime talk show, Morning Chat, before sharing the photo. The post quickly garnered hundreds of comments and ignited a passionate debate about whether it’s appropriate to pierce a child’s ears before they’re old enough to give consent. While some fans defended Emma’s choice, others described the piercings as “tacky” and “cruel.” Here are a few comments that popped up:

• “When people say they ‘don’t see the problem,’ it’s because they ARE the problem. This is a form of child abuse. How could anyone pay someone to hurt their child for no reason?”
• “You’ve put holes in your child’s ears for vanity’s sake without waiting for her to decide. That’s a selfish choice.”
• “More attention-seeking behavior! Why ask for opinions on Morning Chat and then do it anyway? You knew criticism was coming! I completely disagree with causing unnecessary pain to a baby!”
• “Just a whole lot of NOPE from me! It looks cheap and tacky.”

If there’s anything that deserves a “whole lot of nope,” it’s the idea that ear piercing is on the same level as child abuse. Sure, it might sting a little, similar to a vaccination, but it’s not an abusive act. At worst, it’s a controversial choice that some may prefer to postpone until the child is older. However, there’s nothing inherently wrong with a parent deciding to go through with it while their child is still young.

Critics do raise valid points about the risks associated with ear piercing, such as the potential for infection or allergic reactions to certain metals, as pointed out by Parents magazine. Nevertheless, equating ear piercing to abuse is absurd. Emma’s choice to pierce Lily’s ears may not resonate with everyone, but it certainly doesn’t compare to the physical or emotional abuse suffered by countless children daily. It’s important to recognize that minimizing actual abuse by making such comparisons is harmful.

Ultimately, ear piercing is a personal decision. While some might deem it “tacky” or “unnecessary,” most kids come through it just fine, and they can always choose to remove their earrings later if they prefer not to wear them. There are far more pressing issues to discuss than ear piercing, so as long as Emma’s daughter is healthy and happy, the online criticism should probably take a backseat.

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In summary, while ear piercing might spark debate, it is a personal choice that should not be equated with child abuse. The focus should be on the well-being of the child, rather than the opinions of others.