Very hairy legs on 7 year old DD and she's upset about it.
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Anonymous
AND here we go.... Personally I would rather have my kid feel happy and secure. And if shaving her legs accomplishes that then so be it. I think being made fun of will in turn will make a child feel insecure. Possibly even start hating themselves depending on the level of being made fun of. |
Anonymous
| Slippery slope if you define your child's happiness (at 7!!!) by responding to other's teasing and changing her body. What comes next? |
Anonymous
OP here. Exactly where did I say I "defined" her happiness on this one matter. Give me a break. |
Anonymous
| Slippery slope arguments are for the mindless. |
Anonymous
| Was responding to 15:23, not OP. |
Anonymous
But this argument is convincing?? 
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Let her shave.
I remember sneaking into my mom's bathroom and using her razor and deodorant in the morning after she left for work. She was too obtuse to realize I should have started shaving and using deodorant. We did not have a close relationship. |
Anonymous
Further argument is unnecessary. |
Anonymous
Exactly. So because your DD is self-conscious about body hair that means it's a slippery slope?? Oh yes, now the 7 year old will be allowed to wear a bra and will be allowed to make out with boys. It's one issue. It needs to be addressed and it certainly doesn't mean anyone is sliding down some slippery slope.
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Anonymous
| I cut myself severely while shaving at age 12. I'm not trusting my 7 year old with a shaver. |
Anonymous
| 7 = 1st grade?! |
Anonymous
Do it for her. |
Anonymous
| For those who shave their DD's legs what about the line where the hair stops? That's visible to other kids. Do they get teased? |
Anonymous
| Where is this mysterious line? |
Anonymous
| Honestly, I would consider whether you could lighten the color of the hair vs. shaving. Regular shaving is a lot of maintenance for a 7 year old. |