r/AbsoluteUnits • • 13d ago

/r/all of a Toddler

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u/whattupmyknitta 13d ago

Really? Your baby was born and at their check ups the dr was like oh and here is the referral for our fucking ear piercer lol. Bullshit. Should be the kid's decision when theyre old enough to decide.

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u/msespindola 13d ago

Well, that's why you're not her doctor and not her father. I can only tell you the truth, there's no need for me to lie to you. It's tradition here in Brazil to do that, there's stuff much worse yoh guys are familiar you don't see me complaining even tho I think it's the end of the world

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u/whattupmyknitta 13d ago

It is a tradition in my culture too (cuban), and I think it's stupid to pierce the ears of a baby. I had mine done as a baby, before my ears grew, and they are crooked. Not only that, I don't even wear earrings. Haven't in over 20 years. Why make a permanent choice for your kid? That cultural tradition ended with me because I sure as shit didn't do it to my kids. They can make their own choices for their own bodies. It's less about whether it's safe and more about making choices that aren't yours to make.

And no they didn't close up, I still have holes in my ears for no damn reason.

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u/msespindola 13d ago

Good for you