Claire's Employee Quits In Protest Against 'Cruel' Ear-Piercing Policy

A Claire's employee in Edmonton penned an open letter about an experience that prompted the company to change its ear piercing policies.

Some kids are excited but also a little scared of the pain they might experience, but this was something different, Marks said. "That child's message was loud and clear to me: Do not touch my body, do not pierce my ears, I do not want to be here,""I'm inclined to respect a child's right to say,"NO," to any adult forcing any kind of non-medical contact on them."

The mother eventually relented and she and her daughter left the store, ears intact, without having to pay the bill. Marks told HuffPost Canada her assistant manager told her she wouldn't actually have to pay the fee herself, and Marks wondered if the next day, her manager would admonish her for not asking for a full payment.

When Marks asked her flat-out about the worst case scenario — what if a parent physically restrained a child who was screaming and crying and begging her not to perform a piercing? — her boss told her that yes, she would have to perform the procedure.WATCH: What's the right age to pierce a kid's ears? Story continues below.

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Accessory retailer Claire's reviews concerns about piercing ears of protesting children | CBC News'I believe in a child's right to protect their body from an invasive, non-medical procedure.' Raylene Marks quit her job at Claire's in Edmonton because of her concerns about piercing the ears of children who don't want it done. | CBCEdmonton Edmonton What parent in their right mind would sanction the piercing of their child's ears when the child doesn't want it? I believe that's called child abuse. Edmonton Proud of you, Raylene! Edmonton ✋ That is a fantastic person! 👏
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