9-year-old girl wants to shave her legs: Mother seeks help, receives unexpected answers

A woman explained on a forum that her daughter's legs are not very hairy, but recently the number of light hairs has increased...

9-year-old girl wants to shave her legs: Mother seeks help, receives unexpected answers

TL;DR

  • A 9-year-old girl wants to shave her legs because she is concerned about increased hair growth.
  • Her mother is unsure if she is too young and is seeking advice from an online forum.
  • The mother recalls negative comments she received about her own body hair at age 13.
  • Forum users offered mixed advice, with some suggesting to teach safe shaving techniques and others recommending waiting.
  • The mother wants to encourage her daughter to wait but also respects her daughter's autonomy over her body.