Those superficial parents contemplating cosmetic "improvements" for their children should be referred to this site:
Worldwide children?s charity organization, Operation Smile, provides cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries for children in need. - Operation Smile
and send their money to those who really need the help. I have supported this charity's outreach for several years. It kind of puts the problem of protruding ears in its proper perspective.
Lindy