I am 15 years and have never shaved before. I have given many clues, like my shirt's arm length is too small. I know she understood and gets the clue but all she says is "let's buy new shirts." I feel embarrassed to lift my arm and it's pretty annoying. I kinda think about this all day and I get very self conscious. I can't ask her because i know she got my clues but she isn't bringing up the topic of shaving my armpits.
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At 15, if you think you're ready to shave, then you should be ready to stop dropping clues and just tell your mom how you feel. Just level with her about being self-conscious and embarrassed about your armpit hair, and tell her you are ready to start shaving and want her to teach you to do it the correct way so you don't knick yourself. If done in this way, she should be understanding and impressed with your approach, AND hopefully willing to teach you how. Good luck and be brave !!! Let us know how it goes with your mom.
Please consider that your mother has had you for 15 years and although you feel 15 is almost grown up, it's entirely possible your mother does not see you as 'almost grown up' and may not have any clue as to what she should be reading 'between the lines' when you make your comments about your shirts, etc.
Pick a good time for a discussion and simple explain to your mother how much this is bothering you and actually is embarrassing on many occasions.
I believe she will respect your honesty and appreciate the fact that you did not make this move on your own without consulting her.
Try something like this first and if she does not approve then maybe she will set a date when she feels you will be old enough for this move.
Just so you know;
Most girls start shaving younger than 15 - even at 8 years old but this seems very young to me - however - I really believe this is something that needs to be a discussion between mother & daughter as all children's bodies grow-up differently, big difference in maturity and family 'customs' may also be involved.
Give your mother the benefit of the doubt and assume she did not take/understand the hints you've thrown her way.
Good luck.
I feel like 15 is not too young to start shaving your armpits and legs for sure. I take my goddaughter to a salon and have hers waxed once a month. My granddaughter started the waxing process when she was just 13 because she had a lot of hair on her legs and it just looked nicer when she was wearing her skirts for cheerleading. I feel like you should just approach the subject with your mom and tell her that you are embarrassed to have all that hair under your arms and all the girls in the gym class shave and don't need to deal with this. Just sit down when your mom is calm and relaxed and have a conversation with her. Stop dropping hints and just come out and tell her how you feel and you want to do this.
Communicate with your Mom on how you really feel. Not in Code! Explain to her that if it is the razor that bothers her, there are so many creams on the market for hair removal for regular and sensitive skin, that is less contact for injuries.
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