At what age should my daughter shave her legs?

Question

She is 12 and it really hasn't ever been noticeable until about a month ago. With summer almost over-do I wait until the spring(she doesn't wear skirts) or let her do it now?

She doesn't have ANY hair under her armpits....so she doesn't need to do that yet. Thanks!

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Answer 1

If the hair is getting noticeable, let her shave, but tell her not to b other id she'll be wearing long pants, it's pointless, because she's a child, and no one should be seeing her legs all winter but her.  

Answer 2

I'm 12 myself and i think that u should let her shave because u never know maybe she really want to but she is scared to tell you.

i am actually scared to tell my mom but i think i am tomorrow!

Answer 3

i think you should let her if its noticeable

Answer 4

i started when i was 12...but as a mom..its ur decision..just...she might get picked on if people see her legs if she has noticable leg hair..i'd let her start now..but thats just me..do wat u feel's right =]

Answer 5

I would say that you should set up a goal date for her.  If she's really wanting to shave her legs, then tell her that she has to (do whatever first) and then she can start shaving her legs.  

*Keeping her room clean consistently without being told*

*Not talking on the phone for hours on end*

*Not living on the internet all weekend long*

*Doing well in school, bringing grades up in class*

Get creative.  

Answer 6

Let her do it now! It's good practice so she doesn't have cut, bumpy legs in the spring. Just my oppinion.  

Answer 7

With my 3 girls, when they started being aware and embarrassed by it, then it was time to shave.  That usually went along with sports.   Lord knows girls can find enough wrong with themselves, there is no reason to contribute to their bad self image.  There will be much bigger battles later on, choose them carefully!  

Answer 8

I was about 11 and so was my daughter. Everyone is different though and there's no right or wrong age to begin. I'd say have a talk with her and find out how she feels about it. Also, remember she will be taking P.E. and that does usually mean shorts! But...if she's comfortable with herself the way she is, I definitely wouldn't press the issue. She'll let you know when she's ready. Take your cues from her. :)

Answer 9

When she needs to, and it sounds like she needs to now.  When I was 15, I only had leg and pubic hair, no armpit hair, but I shaved my legs.  I started shaving my legs since I was like 12/13.  If it'd make her feel more comfortable and confident, especially in skirts, let her shave.  

Answer 10

At this point, you might as well wait until Spring.  Shaving can dry out the skin and dryness is such a problem in the winter anyway.

But I would say that it is about time for her to start.  My daughter is 9 and has started asking about it.  I want to hold off as long as possible (maybe until she's in 6th grade), but like other have said...it depends on how noticeable it is.  I know that girls can be cruel and in this day they seem to be growing up much faster!  

Answer 11

Well, if she does any sports or she goes to the pool over the winter, you might want to let her start now. I'm sure most of her friends are already and nothing is worse than feeling left out.

My 3 daughters all started around age 12 - they swim, they dress up and they're in other sports. It's just common sense for their comfort level.  

Answer 12

If she wants to shave just now, i would let her. My daughter has been doing it since she was 11.  

Answer 13

Well i started in the summer afte fourth grade, but thts when it became noticeable for me and thats just what worked. i hate to say she has to because everybody else is but i can tell you its pretty embarassing to be the only one with hairy legs. you should let her right away, and tell her to hold back a little in the wonter.  

Answer 14

that's something that she has to be ready to do. when I was 12 I wasn't ready only because I was afraid I would cut my self and my mom said the same thing when you are ready I will show you how. I didn't have hair on my arm pits then either but by the time I was 14 I needed to shave since the fall is coming and she won't be wearing shorts let her choose when.

Answer 15

I started when I was in the 5th grade.  I was 10.  I now have a 10 year old and I let her start about a month ago.  She was asking me for quite some time.  It was getting pretty noticeable.  She takes after me in being a little on the hairy side.  Her hair was starting to become really black.  She doesn't have any hair under her arms yet so she doesn't shave there.  I was really fighting it then I finally realized that this isn't one of those fights I really need to have.  Something like shaving your legs is stupid to argue about.  I am learning to pick my battles and this wasn't one I was wanting to have.  I did tell her that there is no turning back and that it really is a pain in the butt.  I have you know she agrees with me now and shaves only once a week, Saturday, before church on Sunday.

Answer 16

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Answer 17

Let her do it when she wants to. If she has noticeable leg hair, it's going to be pretty embarassing for her in gym class, etc.

Let her do it. I hate to say all the other kids are doing it, but they probably are. Who is it hurting?

It's not like make-up. You can't overdo it.  

Answer 18

i started shaving my legs in 5th grade.

Answer 19

well, i am 12 years old myself my mom let me shave my legs when i was 11 (i was in 6th grde) i believe as a mother like you should do whatever you think, but i would suggest now, during the winter is wear i take a  break lol. i dont shave in winter just once a week

hope i helped!!

ashley|♥

Answer 20

If she has asked to do it, I think its okay. I remember being 13 (I'm 30 now and still remember this) and I got teased for my legs. I asked my mom if I could shave and she said no - we got in a huge fight over it since I didn't want to admit to the teasing. As long as you feel she is mature enough and can do it safely I see no reason not to let her do it.  

Answer 21

i started around her age

my mom said no but i did it anyways

my legs have razor bumps

and they will never go away

i should have waited

id say until she was 14 or 15

until she started high school

Answer 22

when ever she feels she needs to

i started at 11

Answer 23

Does she want to. She needs to realize that once she starts it will never stop. I think if she ready go ahead and let her. There is still about a month or so left of shorts season.  

Answer 24

My daughter is 10 but had very noticable dark hair. It really depends on you mom. whatever you say should go. I would have never started had i known i was gonna have to do it all of the time. She may not even want to.  

Answer 25

Girls should shave their legs whenever they would feel better about themselves by doing it.  There is no appropriate age.  Almost always it's a matter of mom not wanting them to grow up, the same as moms not wanting their sons to shave.

Answer 26

I started when I was 13. But thing is, dont worry about. Shaving legs isnt too much of a big deal for girls. Dont try and force her not to. it will onyl make her want to rebel and hide her legs because she is ashamed of them.  

Answer 27

Willow oh my god I just went through the same thing my daughter was 12 in the beginning of the summer and cried that she looked like a fuzzy bear.  Now she just turned 13 and I let her shave.  I had to let her shave her armpits and her legs I almost cried as I was teaching her she is my only daughter and my first born so yes I was hurt and felt like my baby was growing up to fast.

Answer 28

i think i was twelve, but it is your decision. unless she complains about it, don't force it on her. if she begins to get picked on, i would let her. she won't have to worry about the armpit hair for a couple more years. so, overall, it's your decision, and do what you feel is best for your daughter. if she's really nagging on it, let her shave. it won't do any harm.  

Answer 29

Yeah 12 is ok. I just taught my daughter how to use a electrical razer and she is 10. Age now days doesent matter its body development. If the hair is their cut it. If her friends are teasing her really cut it.

Answer 30

You shouldn't really go by age, you should go by appearance.  I think if it is bothering her, she should do it.  I can't remember when I started shaving, but I was an early bloomer, so I'm guessing 11 or 12 at the latest.