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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this is a tough one, and I'm sympathetic to the people who felt shamed when someone else brought this up, but shame is going to be part of it no matter what.

I would adopt an approach similar to the mom in the car that avoided singling others out, but keep it between you and your daughter. Eg, you're driving home, you stop at Starbucks/gas station with a real bathroom and say, "Girls, I wonder if one of you got a little sweaty in PE today, because I can smell the sweat. [b]Can you do the thing where you put some soap on a wet paper towel and scrub your armpits a little before getting back in the car?[/b] My old mom-nose would appreciate it."

There's also the question of armpit hair and clothes cleanliness. Armpit hair for girls is less stigmatized now than when I was a kid, and it can trap odor more than shaved armpits. Also, if her clothes are not getting washed regularly, she's going to carry the BO around with her--so I agree that deodorant is important.

I actually WOULD pass this on to a teacher or counselor. When I taught, there was always a counselor who had this conversation multiple times a year with various kids. And I'm guessing that there are other issues this girl might want help with than just body odor. [/quote]

You’d pull over and ask them to scrub their pits? Unreal[/quote]

+1,000 no one would do this in real life. Please.[/quote]

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