Piercing Nose - Think About It

Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee,

I want to have my nose pierced, but my mom won't let me. I'm 16 and old enough to know what I want. She let me pierce my ear 6 times, so what's the big deal about my nose? What can I say to convince her?

Signed,

Nose What I Want

Dear Nose,

Once pierced, you might forever have the hole. Piercing is not something to be taken lightly. Wait until you're older and don't need permission, and you may be glad that your mom made you wait. If you still want to pierce you nose in a couple of years, then you'll be old enough to make that decision on your own.