I am a teenage boy and I really want to get my ears pierced but I am afraid to even ask my parents if i can get it done. I am scared they will get mad at me just for wanting to get earrings. Advice?

It can be nerve-wracking asking your parents to do things, particularly if you think they won't approve - and parents can be notoriously stubborn about things like piercings!

The thing you need to remember is that, even if they are not impressed with the idea, they probably won't be mad at you for asking. They would be so much angrier if you had it done without their permission! A point it might be worthwhile reminding them of if they react badly.

Sometimes it takes parents a while to get used to the idea. What might seem like a horrible idea to begin with, might not seem so bad after a few weeks or months (you might have to be patient here- sorry!). Especially if you're not giving them any headaches in other areas. So keep up to date with your school work and your bedroom tidy, and who knows!

And hey- if it's good enough for the Beckhams....