I've been thinking of posting a similar thread.

I don't really have an issue with boys having earrings. My dad got one when i was young- actually it was a bit of a joke to annoy my nana (his mil)- which backfired as he'd gotten it in the wrong ear- which my nana smuggly pointed out (it was and is still one of those funny moments we look back on) so he had to go back down have it done again- so he took my brother who would've been about 8 or 9 and had his done too- my brother had been asking for one anyway. My DH also has his ear pierced- so its really the norm in my family (and alot of friends to). I've got my ears pierced- 3 on one side, 4 in the other- including some up top of my ear.

My DS1- who is almost 3 has been curious about our earrings lately (and my nose piercing). I asked if he wanted an earring- just to see what he'd say and explained it was a needle in the ear- he said no, but I've always said that when he or his brother ask for one then we'll get it done. Even if they are 3 (i was just over 3 when i had my first ones done- i'd been asking mum apparently- and i never had a problem with them). I know this is going against the grain in here- but hey each to there own...this is just my opinion.