Read the magazine article and answer the questions. More and more teenagers are choosing to have their noses pierced these days. Their parents often don't understand and this can create problems in the family home. But who is right? Should adults accept that things have changed from when they were young, or do mum and dad know best? We asked you to tell us what you think. All the girls in my school have got pierced ears, that's no problem. But pierced noses are different. There aren't many students with pierced noses at my school so there's no pressure to do it. I think if a teenager wants to do it because they like the way it looks, they should be able to. They can always take it out shoen they're older if they don't like it any more. Sally, 13 When they are 18 and leave home, my kids can do what they want to. Until then, they live in my house and have to obey my rules. One of my rules is definitely no nose studs. So far there hasn't been a problem. I hope it stays that way. James, 50 Our school doesn't allow students to have pierced noses so it doesn't really matter what your mum and dad think because the head teacher's already made the decision for us. I know some students think this is wrong and they think they should be allowed to do what they want, but schools are full of rules. I don't see why there can't be one against pierced noses. Karima, 14 When I was a teenager I fought with my mum and dad because I wanted to get my ear pierced. In the end I waited until I left home and went to university. I think I only did it to make them angry. I haven't worn an earring for years now. If my children ask me if they can get their nose pierced I'll have to think hard. I'll try to help them see why it's better to wait but if they really want to do it, it will be difficult to say 'no' I don't mind if my children want to get their noses pierced. It's a fashion and like most fashions it really doesn't matter. But I would make sure they used a licensed place to ensure it's hygienic. If they don't like it in the future then they can just take the studs out. What's the harm? There are far more important things in the world to worry about. Dawn, 34 Who.... 1 thinks piercing's not an important issue? 2 pierced their ears to annoy their mum and dad? 3 definitely doesn't want their children to get nose studs? Sames 4 doesn't feel under any pressure to get a nose stud? 5 would prefer their children to wait before making a decision about getting a nose stud? 6 thinks teenagers should be able to look the way they want to? definitely won't stop their children if they want a nose stud? goes to a school with a ban on nose studs.