Lots of good opinions and incites, here. I especially enjoyed hearing from Tayler. And for the most part, I agree with her outlook. They probably won't be upset about it when they grow older. Unless, of course, the whole piercing thing is way out of fashion, which is highly likely. And as for scarring, it's true that most people won't have a problem. But there are some who WILL scar. My mother's family cannot have their ears pierced because their ears become disfigured from scarring.

I'm not a big fan of piercing or tattooing, but I do understand that people can do what they want with their own bodies. It's only the forcing of little children, who are unable to express any opinion, to undergo the procedure for the sole purpose of making the PARENT feel cool!

As for circumcision, I'm not sure about it. I was circumcised at birth, as were my two boys. At the time, the pediatricians recommended it for medical reasons. Was it right? I don't know, but I didn't choose to have them circumcised just so I could show people their little circumcised cocks!