I'm with you Leash! DD1 got hers done at 7, DD2 was 8 but hers got infected and she took them out but she had them done again at 10 and they have been great this time as she has been more responsible with them and looked after them better.
My dad didn't let me get mine done until I was 14! Mum got hers done at the same time LOL
DD1 wanted the top of her ear pierced when she was 14 so DH did it for her! She now doesn't have any earrings in most of the time although she has a belly ring.