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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 21 yo daughter and all her friends wax everything off.  While it’s completely her choice, I do inwardly cringe when I think about how this is the expectation these days.  She said she just likes to feel totally clean and not have to worry in her swimsuit, which I totally understand.  I’ve always waxed my bikini line, but the idea of taking it *all* off is so extreme to me.

Oh well - it’s her body, not mine.[/quote]

On the one hand, yes, your daughter and her friends of course get to make their own choices about their bodies.

On the other hadn't, think of how much time and money they will spend on removing all the hair from their bodies so that they can wear whatever skimpy bathing suit is in fashion and "not have to worry."

Think of what they could spend that time and money on instead.[/quote]

Why do you assume the 21 year old hasn't considered this and deemed it ok to spend money on?

Do you wear any makeup? Dye your hair? Get pedicures? All a waste by someone's standard.[/quote]

I didn't say it was "a waste." I pointed out that this voluntary choice regarding personal grooming is going to cost these women time and money to maintain.

I have spent a ton of money on grooming in my life. Way, way more than my husband, for instance. I would have more money in my retirement accounts and savings accounts now if, like him, I'd just skipped waxing and shaving and dying my hair and getting my nails done and wearing makeup.  But I'd also probably be single and childless, whereas he got to skip all those costs and it didn't impact his ability to get married or find someone to have a kid with him.

Why does pointing that out make you mad?[/quote]

Why do women like you assume I'm mad when I point out the inconsistencies in your logic? Is it because you feel ashamed and insecure about the point you're trying to make? What in my statement or questions led you to believe that I'm mad? I get mad at true inequalities in the world. Your personal grooming choices is not something that upsets me.

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