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Shaving my legs
I am 13, and all my friends shave their legs except me and one other peron. I always tell my mom to wash my sweat pants. She is like "If your wearing thooses just because you don't shave your legs than well go to the store and get you a razor!" And of course I say "What, No Mom!" because I don't like talking to her about that kind of stuff.(shaving, periods, dating, boys, whatever)
I want to shave because every one always looks at me wierd when they can see my legs and I have never worn a skirt shorter that my ankles since I was a little kid. I REALLY want to shave my legs, but I just don't how to tell my mom or what to say to her. What should I do?
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well i'd say your lucky if your mom is asking you if you want to shave so next time she offers just be like yeaah mom that would be great [ not those words ] i personally have been shaving my legs since i was in fourth grade and im thirteen but just be literal && ask have fun ♥
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Well I know how hard it is to tell your mother things you wanna do that show maturity if you are that determined to shave then you can go by razors yourself or just use one's at your house. tellen your mom these things wont end the world it might be a little weird at first but it will open you up more to your mother.
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I would say you were lucky....next time your mum says this just say would you mind? it should be a short simple question and she seems to have no problem with you shaving your legs. If you keep putting it off you may still be dreading the conversation at 16, just get it over with, its not one of them conversations that is likely to be repeated (e.g. with boys and periods) once you have had it thats it, sorted...if you are worried how she will react the best way is to act calmly just say oh would you mind? thanks!! and carry on with whatever you were doing....if you dont make it a big deal she shouldnt either,
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aww, hey you have nothing to worry about!! your mom is offering to go get you a razor... that means she actually wants to talk to you about stuff like that and help you out!! next time she asks you... or even if she doesn't, just say ok let's go!! don't be shy, she is your mom... there's nothing better than being really close with your mom! you don't have to talk to her about boys if you don't feel comfortable, but ask for her advice! ask her about make up, ask her what shaving cream or moisturizer she likes best... little things like that will get you closer in no time, and you will feel good about talking to her!
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Wow I wish my mom did that. I was the same way as you and she never brought it up. That made it so much harder. Just answer her question honestly. It may be hard to do, but you have to be able to communicate to other people what you want and need. You're 13 and you need to start being assertive or you're never going to get anything that you want. If you really can't do it, the next time you're in the store, just pick up a razor off the shelf and put it in the cart. If she says anything be like "I don't wanna talk about it mom it embarasses me" and she should be quiet about it and get you razors from then on. I hope that everything goes well and good luck!
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Trust me, you want to be able to talk to your mom about things like this in the future, embarassing as that may be now. Moms are (much as I hated to admit it up till now) an amazing resource for advice and support, so it's a good way to start by accepting her willingness to help you along :)
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I know exactly what you mean. my mom and i are the same way. it never got to the point where i had to do this, but, if it had, I would just get a razor on my own. Like, when you go to the store or something (you know, like grocery shopping, etc.) Just get one while she's doing something else. Then pay for it seperately. A lot of stores have self-checkouts. If you don't want to do that, be assertive. Tell her outright that there's no reason for you not to shave, and that you are embarrassed that you can't. Explain it to her assertively, but not rudely. Trust me, once it's over with, life is good! And, as long as you're not rude, you'll earn respect from your mom.
good luck!
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Just come out and ask her. Or next time she says, "Lets go and get you a razor," say: "Yeah, thanks Mom, let's do that."
Your mom doesn't seem to have a problem with your shaving at all. She clearly thinks it would be good if you started to shave and is willing to help, so the only problem is your own embarrassment.
Get over it, and then there is no problem and everybody is happy.
Or if you really can't manage it, buy your own sometime when you are out without her.
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