WHILE parents are entitled to raise their kids as they please, some mums have come under fire for videos showing their babies having their ears pierced.
In posts that have divided TikTok, some users felt that it was “cruel” for little girls to undergo the procedure at such a young age, while others – including many mums – called it “cute” and pointed out that at least they wouldn’t remember the pain.
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In one clip, a mum called Kristy can be seen holding her little girl while she had her ears pierced.
The post, which has been viewed more than six million times, garnered a mixed response.
One person wrote: “Poor baby.”
Another commented: “Shouldn’t be allowed. Completely unnecessary. Wasn’t her choice.”
However, rushing to her defence, a third shared: “It’s HER kid and A LOT of mums get their babies’ ears pierced.”
And a fourth added: “It’s not abuse. I got my ears pierced before I was even a year old and I’m glad I don’t remember.”
In a follow-up post, Kirsty showed off her daughter’s new earrings, describing her as “precious”.
Another mum called Norma was met with a similar reaction when she shared her daughter going through the same process.
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In the video, which has been viewed more than 8 million times, her baby could be seen bursting into tears as soon as the piercing was made.
One person asked: “Why make the most beautiful baby cry?”
However, another wrote: “So cute.”
According to the NHS, ear piercing is generally a safe procedure as long as it is carried out by a licensed practitioner.
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