I started at 12 but would have been allowed at 11 if I asked. I didn’t start until I was bullied by the guy I liked and I was incredibly embarrassed. But if you’re afraid of starting her with a razor then I would go with an electric razor until you both feel comfortable enough to allow her to use a bladed razor.
I was about 15 wanted to do earlier my daughter is 12 almost 13 and has started using nair this year
Depends on the maturity of the child
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I think that if she’s asking, she’s ready. Better for you to teach her how to do it properly and get her the safest products to do it, than for her to try to sneak and do it herself with someone elses sharp razor and plain water, or something, because you won’t let her, and then end up hurting herself. Body autonomy is super important for preteens (all people, really, but she’s at the age where she’s really learning the importance of having control of her own body and decisions regarding it). Eleven seems like a very reasonable age, especially when it’s been brought up on her own. My oldest will be 11 this summer and if she asked me, I would let her, but I’ll wait for her to bring it up herself first.
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11 is not too young. I have dark hair and my skin was pale hair legs on girls is like hairy arm pits gross.
If you dont want her shaving you can take her to be waxed.
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When she’s out of elementary school or about 6th grade
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I don’t think there is one simple answer to this, it has a lot of variables. I do think, though, that all too often when setting limits to what things we allow our children to do that we forgo what is most important: having a conversation with them.
Why does your daughter want to shave her legs? Is she particularly hairy? Is it peer pressure? Is she doing it to fit in with the other girls? Is it effecting her self image? These questions are a great deal more important than is she old enough.
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when I started high school
14 and 12… they have never asked!! It’s not important to them!! And yes… they are girly girls!! They shave under their arms… but not their legs
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13-14 i would think ?
I started shaving around 10 years old.
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I wasn’t allowed till I was 13 and had dark hair on legs, was soo embarrassing when I had to dress out in P.E. at school.
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My mom’s deal with my sister and I was that we could start shaving once we began having our periods 
I have boys so not really the same, but I figure when they hit puberty and grow facial hair.
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I started at 9or 10. My mom and dad both said no it was too young and of course I snuck and done it anyway 
I feel like if she’s asking maybe someone may have said something about her “hairy” legs. Kids are ruthless and even tho I knew I was going to be in big trouble at least I didn’t get made fun of for it
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When she has hairy legs. Some won’t notice but if your daughter has started to be self conscious about it be lenient.
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She’s old enough.
My daughter is in fifth grade and is 10. Her legs are extremely hairy.
Kids are mean.
If she asks to shave then I’m letting her.
What is the big deal?
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I was in sports and I had to
But with all my kids I have raise them if you ask you most have a reason and know about it show let’s start preparing for it but first this is a great opportunity for you and your daughter to talk understand and Connect with each other  Each child is different so what may be right age for mine may not be right age for yours or for anyone else you do have to communicate with your kids and be a part of that But also have an open mind and not a mind of control our reaction but communication and understanding
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I was as young as 8 or 9 when i started. I didnt even ask, i had two older sisters so i grabbed one of theirs and just did it. To my recollection my parents never said anything about it and if they did it obviously didnt stop me. I would say if she is asking, let her. But also explain how easy it is to cut yourself, teach her because i still have a pretty nasty scar. If you keep shutting her down without explanation she is going to do it with or without your approval, specially if the hairs on her legs have been pointed out by people
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I think it depends on the hair. If it’s really dark and thick I’d let her shave. She may be getting teased. If it’s light and not that noticeable explain to her that once she starts it’s an ongoing chore
Depends on how much hair. I ha to start early. Too much hair and getting made fun of.
Can we stop this expectation already ladies?! 
Omg get her a good razor and shave her legs. It’s only hair… I don’t understand why there’s a age limit to shaving? If she has hairy legs it’s probably embarrassing for her and uncomfortable. Let her shave. Poor girl. As soon as I seen hair my mom did it for me I was 9 or 10 it was summer and I was wearing shorts. I just don’t understand what the big deal it
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Just let her…mine started asking earlier than that and I let her and it wasnt like after 2 times she realized it wasn’t worth the effort, lol so she stopped for awhile. Hit puberty at about 10 and then started up again.
Why did I let her start early? I was made fun of very bad when I was little cause I had to “wait” and there is really no reason not too. It didn’t hurt a thing.
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When she’s old enough to be bothered by hair on her legs, she’s old enough to shave them if she wants to. I started shaving around 10 and so did my daughters. If that’s what she wants to do then let her decide. Get her a women’s electric shaver if you’re worried about her using razors.
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I was 10 and will allow my daughter to whenever she asks. It’s really not a big deal.
Society has taught us to be harder on girls and we really shouldn’t be.
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My mom let me start shaving when i got hair down there. She told me when i was to young tell me when you get hair in other parts and you can. Thats how i plan on letting my 2 daughter do it
My daughter was 11 when she started shaving hers. She’s 15 now and complains every time she has to now. I TRIED to tell her but she wouldn’t listen so……learning experience.
I guess it depends on how much hair she has on them and how if it’s noticeable
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My daughter started at 9 she had very hairy legs and was made fun of at school so I let her know once she started it won’t be easy shaving all the time
First razor I has was a electric razor.
Every girl is different. it depends on her stage of puberty and development with how much hair she has. If it’s bothering your daughter enough for her to ask continuously then it will affect her self esteem if you won’t listen and give permission
I started at 11~12 behind my mom’s back. My legs were hairy and I felt gross and like i was being treated like I was younger. I didn’t want to go to school for friends and other kids see my very obvious leg hair.
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I recommend skipping shaving and go direct to waxing.
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depending on hair amount and colour 11 is ok, i was younger then that because i had thick black hair on my legs and was bullied daily for it, couldnt wear shorts, was scared to go to the pool with friends… it all depends. kids are mean, so if her situation is similar id consider it.
Why not base it on hair growth? If there is hair to shave, she is old enough to shave. I have dark, course hair and had to wait until I was 13 to shave. I was incredibly self conscious about it and stopped wearing shorts or skirts. On my 13th birthday I got a razor. It had been so ingrained in me that it was this thing you had to be an adult to do, I was terrified. I know my family meant well but please don’t do that to your daughter. It still doesn’t feel good to think about it. I’m a grandmother now.
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Very good reply, Tia.
It’s all about hair colour and amount!
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We started at 13. Probably could have started at 12. My daughter wouldn’t wear shorts. That’s the problem. She was self conscious.
When they start growing hair under their arms. Then electric only. Razors
Think i was 12,i think if she is ready then ,she will be happier,but warn her if u do it once its ongoing