my mother is the not-so-involved sort of mother. I am now 14 but I have not shaved yet. my classmates all have because their legs are flawless and they where sleeveless clothes confidently. I have long leg hair and (eek!) armpit hair. I am very afraid that someone knows about it as there has been jokes and rumours about hairy' people and teachers going round the school.
how can I approach my mother to let me shave? I am very shy and do not like talking to my mother. also, my older sister and brother (aged 15 and 16 respectively) have not shaved yet too, so it must be even harder for me to tell her.
please reply soon.
Sorry for the delay as I’ve been so preoccupied with my school-works.
Seeing that your older siblings have not even broken into this topic with your mother, it will be considerably difficult. However, please don’t let this discourage you. While your mother may be the kind that isn’t too involved or close, if you truly want/need this, suck everything up and approach her. You have nothing to lose (unless you count being bold as something to lose). Start by mentioning something of appearances, and while you’re on the topic of that, ask her if she’d be willing for you to shave. Mention that it’s something that does matter to you and you think it’s time you take more charge of your personal matters like such. It will be difficult, but you can do it. If you needs convincing, well then it’ll all be up to how much you really feel you need this. If you’d rather avoid mum entirely alone, maybe approach one of your siblings, preferably one you’re closer with. They could approach her with you and talk with your mother with you. I personally have dealt with mothers of the like, so I know what you’re up against. I wish you the best of all.
Angelynn
Thank you for sharing!