Folks who come from African households might understand me here, but my parents really only see things one way.

Not so much my mom, but specifically my dad has always had a big problem with tattoos and piercings. I’ve been thinking about it for years and I’ve decided it’s my life and they can’t live it for me.

I should be allowed to do what I want with my body. It’s not like it’s gonna change who I am and I can always take them out if it seems unprofessional in certain settings. They’ll be pissed for a little but they will get over it. I’m 22 years old for crying out loud

Yeah stick it to the man

live your life man, you only have one

You won’t turn into a demon don’t worry

do it man, theyll get used to it and have to accept it

i was in the exact same situation like 2 months ago with my habesha parents definitely do it op. But it's really not that deep, they'll be mad at you for like a week lul

Yh i did this too theyll make some comments but who cares got like 4 piercings now deal with it

Not gonna give any fair warning either, just gonna walk in with them mf’s on next week

Prepare to be yeeted from the family inheritance.

record reactions op

Make a real statement and get a Prince Albert

My people in this thread

This is the way

Bigger the hoop bigger the…

i experienced this a year ago, not with earrings but just my parents wouldn't let me move out of state i said f*** yall in my head and did it. we ain't no slaves fam

batty boy

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abide by your family rules as long as you're under their house. don't take on the customs of European society and disobey your parents. I have nothing against ear piercings but as long as you're living with your parents, honor their word. Keep in mind, we all reap what we sew. Your obedience to your parents will flow into your children. Ear rings are the least of your concerns if you live with your parents bro

nigga it’s my body. You not gonna guilt trip me into buying into this bullshit. I literally listen to them on everything. A couple ear piercing never killed anybody

You are only rejecting the perceived slavery of your family for the real slavery of the material world

Bro, be rebellious all you'd like, we've all been there. Don't be surprised 30+ years from now your daughter shows up with a tongue piercing and a lower back tattoo. We reap what we sow

We've all seen it and act as if we weren't dumb f***s in our youth.

You know the word, honor your parents so your days will b prolonged... that extends from one generation to the next.

Keep their word until u move out. Get your piercings when you're on your own. You don't gain anything causing strife with your parents.

Lmaooo huh????

If my daughter is on her s*** and has a tongue piercing and back tattoo I wouldn’t give af. Plus that was a poor parallel. Tongue piercing and lower back tattoo is not the same as dude just getting his ears pierced. I can Literally take them out if it makes them “uncomfortable”

KTT really just full of contrarians, no way y’all actually believe half the s*** y’all say

nigga pullin the whole "Eddie, I'm American woman now. What have u done for me lately?" mindset

You're invested into the finished product and not the root of the cause. You're being rebellious because you're seeking freedom thus "getting piercings" is an easy out rather grinding and getting your s*** together.

Overall bro, all we can do is help you achieve peace but just know this mindset you're developing isn't the wave.

Idk if u believe in God but your parents are a representation of Him on earth just as you will b with your children. It's much bigger than us and our lil feelings