I told my daughter when she starts her period she can shave
She’s 10 now
11 was about the age I started shaving.
I would honestly let her start shaving, there’s so many mean judgmental kids nowadays.
At some point you’re gonna have to let her do it might as well let her do it now and honestly it’s not hurting anyone. Good luck 
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I started shaving at about 10 and let me tell you. It was a bloodbath. I had to wait til my mom showed me how. Show her before she injures herself.
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I would get her a electronic razor or something to use. Like the finishing touch leg one that can’t cut etc
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When she feels self-conscious about not shaving them
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My daughter started age 11 or 12
If she feels like it needs to go, it’s time 
no need in her being embarrassed by something so small.
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Times are changing. I think a lot of 11 year old girls shave. I would let her.
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My daughter is 10 and hasn’t even mentioned it yet but she does shave her armpits as those bug her. I literally just taught her how to do it. When she is to the point where she wants it gone I would go ahead and show her how 
No right or wrong age imo
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My mom told me no st that age. I have a nasty scar on my leg because of it. Teach her now mom. She is ready
I was 10 when I started getting teased for my leg hair. My mom said no so I just did it myself behind her back.
When they start asking
It she wants to and is asking to, I apypd owe her veet them (hair removal cream)
Is she dressing out? Is her hair really noticeable? Kids are cruel and it could be making her self conscious. I’d teach her. 11 isn’t too young in my opinion, not for legs and under arms.
I wish I would have waited myself. Girls start shaving not realizing it’s a pain in the ass to have to keep up with and that it comes in worse than that young kiddo hair forever after that first shave. If she really wants to I’d let her, after making sure she understands how upkeep is going to be, it grows back thicker, etc.
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My daughter started shaving her legs 11 or 12
I think she is old enough, if you don’t feel comfy with razors buy her, her own little electric razor to start out with, that’s how my mom did it lol
My daughter was 12 but most do it between 11 or 12.
I think it should be be by age, but how she feels. If she’s embarrassed by the hair, then it’s perfectly acceptable for her to start shaving NOW.
She’s old enough. But I would get an electric one that won’t cut or knick her. Then when you’re ready to show her how to shave with an actual razor then you can take that step.
I think it’s silly to put ages on these things. I let my daughter start shaving when she asked and became self conscious about it. She was about 10 at that time. Obviously, this is within reason. My 6 year old would be told no but it can vary greatly by each kid.
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As soon as they start asking to if it’s bothering them.
My daughter is 11 and started waxing eyebrows and lip and shaving at 10. If your child is self conscious and asking it’s time.
When she starts asking… because it’s probably bothering her or other kids may be commenting on it.
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When they start asking
When she knows how to properly and wants to. It’s her body and it’s only hair. I don’t think 11 is too young. My oldest is 11 and if she was telling me she was starting to feel self conscious, I would teach her how to.
I think I started at like 9 maybe but my legs were just fuzzy and it annoyed me. I only shaved maybe once a month until I started my period at 13 and needed to more often
How old were you when you started? I started at 8 when I started my cycle.
I was in 5th grade so 10… my mom got me an electric razor. My daughter was about 10/11 when she asked and I did the same now she’s 14 with her own razor
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If she’s asking, she’s ready. You don’t know what she’s going through. Teach her how to do it safely.
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If she has hair and she’s uncomfortable showing her legs in front of friends (especially during summer or when wearing shorts for warmer weather) I would allow her too
Kids are sooo mean these days ! They pick on them and they are self conscious! I let my 10 and 11 year old shave because they asked repeatedly!
Kids are mean.if she’s asking to, around 11. I’d say let them do it.
School kids are quick to make fun.
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When she asks to shave it is time
My eldest was 9. My 10 yo isn’t interested yet.
Why do you get to decide for her? Imagine being told that you’re not allowed to do something!
She is obviously self-conscious so instead of forbidding her, teach her how to do so safely
Both my girls started with electrical razors about that time and moved up to real ones after getting the hang with electrical ones.
Let her shave, she is definitely old enough 
I started when I was 8 and so did my daughter, we have darker hair and possibly someone in the school is making fun of her or saying words?
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i started shaving my legs when i was 9. it depends on the person and can help a lot with her perception of her body image. your best bet is to show her how to do it before she tries to do it herself and hurts herself.
I started at 11 we had to wear shorts in gym and I would get made fun of
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If she wants too… might as well let her. 13? I know it was a debate in 5th grade for us.
I say if she us old enough to ask she is old enough to teach. I was her age and my mother told me no so i snuck and did it anyway. Everyone else was doing it and those who didnt were teased. I dont think 11 is to young but its best to teach rather then them sneak because she could cut herself. If you dont want her using a razor maybe teach her to wax or only do it with supervision. But i wouldnt keep saying no because she will probably sneak and do it eventually anyway and better to be educated on the proper way.
I think 11 is old enough, these girls need to feel good about their bodies and starting at a young age is ok. If she is mature enough obviously, having you show her how to take care of herself is apart of being a great mom. I think being comfortable is key.
11 is definitely old enough I started at 9
When it bothers her. I started at 11. I have thick and dark hair though.
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She’s asking for a reason!
Maybe it’s bugging her.
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My daughter has a dry razor thing - it spins and removes hair without water and recharges in a little stand (I didn’t buy it so not quite sure what it’s called ! ) but it seems a lot safer and easier option than a razor
I started when I was 9 and my mom let me. It was an every once in a while thing. I let my oldest daughter do it when she was 9 because she wanted to. My youngest is now 10 and has only tried her legs a couple of times with a handheld shaver. She does have to do her armpits frequently. She has a lot of dark hair and is self conscious of it, but isn’t ready to take the full leap with a razor. I’d say whenever she is ready will be a good time. I definitely think 11 is a good age. Just teach her all about it and practice with her the first time.
I started at 9. I have never like hair on me other than my head.
Venus razers are good my 12 yrs old started at 10 yrs old
I started at 9. I didn’t ask my mom because honestly I didn’t really think you had to:woman_shrugging:
but I really don’t see the big deal with it
I think it’s time when the child feels ready
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My 10 year old does. Kids can be so mean and she was self conscious about it.
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I let my daughter start at 11. She has very dark black hair and it grows in long and very noticeable. So for the sake of her feeling self conscious I showed her how to do it and the first few times she shaved I was there watching so I could help remind her to not push so hard and getting around her knees and ankles. She’s a pro now. 
Who wants hairy legs when you go to the pool?
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Wax would probably be better option
When she feels self conscious about the hair on her legs, but I would suggest her using Nair to remove the hair without the possibility of her cutting herself adding moisturizer to her legs, this will also teach self-care be sure to read/review the directions with her.
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I think I was 12 and so was my stepdaughter. Older stepdaughter is 15 and chooses not to. 
I was 10 for arms arm pits and legs
Show her how to shave and only shave from the knee down to start with…
Why does she need to shave in the first place? Unless she has werewolf hair on her legs there is no need to shave. I never shaved and have fine hair on my legs that you can’t even see unless you are staring.
I think you should take a look at her legs and see how you would feel at that age going to the beach. That’s puberty age anywhere between nine and 12 is average to start shaving at least the bottom half of your legs and possibly your armpits
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When they want to and can be trusted with a razer. It’s her body and something so small I definitely wouldn’t say no to at any age really.
I started at 11. Likely many of her friends are too and you don’t want to hold her back and make her feel self conscious
Just let her shave it’s not a big deal
I started at 10 because people noticed that I had very dark black hair on my legs and it started making me uncomfortable so my mother actually shaved my legs the first few times and then showed me how once I had seen her do it a few times. If she’s asking, someone may see her leg hair and may be saying things to her.
I was 10 because I started getting bullied about it
I got my daughter Nair to atart out…she is now 13 and uses a razor but recently my 10yr old came to me wanting to shave so I gave her the Nair and told her she had to use it for a couple years first
Let her. She’ll do it anyways
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When she wants to, she should be able to and you should show her the right way, my mom wouldnt let me when i asked, and i wanted to do it because kids were making comments about it at school which was very embarrassing. My mom didnt want me to grow up therefore causing me to learn on my own the hard way
I would let her now.
I had to start shaving my legs at 10/11 years old 
When your child feels like she needs to and asks
Depends on the hair on their legs.
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I started my daughter at 11 using NAIR sensitive after begging for months. I told her once started she needs to stick with it… Then a few months later I let her use a razor. Be sure to get a pivot head razor. My daughter also wanted to shave her arms because she was getting made fun of. I got her an electric razor for her arms and the eye brow.razors for her eye brows. If your daughter is becoming self conscious. I would definitely let her start now. It will help.boost her self esteem. And kids are just mean nowadays
Teach her and let her now.
Her body, her choice. You’re body shaming her without realizing it.
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Please don’t make her wait like my mom did! My legs were super hairy and kids kept making fun of me for it 
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My daughter has been shaving since 9, she had super black hairy legs so I told her to start and I showed her how. She was starting to get embarrassed to wear shorts and everything so I let her do it
My daughter started a mo the before her 10th birthday
Let her be comfortable with her body, if she feels like she would be more comfortable shaven, help her. She will do it either way, coming from someone that as a kid my mom told me I wasn’t old enough, and she’ll have to learn by herself and that can end badly.
Her body her choice in my view, there are certain things to stop, but preference of hygiene isn’t one of them. My adopted parents found out young I had a form of ocd about body hygiene if I can’t shave or take care of my hygiene I will start panicking, honestly with my kids once they are uncomfortable or ask to do something that fits the hygiene category I feel it’s better to let them choose and it’s not my body to live in so why should I control whether my child likes hair on their body or not 
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11 is actually the age I started shaving. Today’s teens probably start before that I’m sure. When the child comes to you asking then they are obviously ready for it. Not sure why it’s a big deal. I know id be mad if someone told me I wasn’t allowed to get MY body hair shaven off of MY own body. I HATE body hair. I shave everything even my arms. Hair makes me feel like I have bugs crawling all over me so yeah if my 11 year old daughter wanted to shave I’d buy her the razor. We all parent differently though so whatever anyone says to you about it it doesn’t matter at all. It’s your kid if you don’t want her shaving then don’t let her shave
If you think she is old enough and responsible enough to use a razor I would let her. Maybe show her how it’s done and then let her try with you so you know if she’s ready for that. I wanted to start shaving when I was 11 and my mom wouldn’t let me. I started sneaking her razors and trying to use her nair (which ended bad bc I didn’t know how to use it lol) bc my leg hair started bothering me. Whenever my daughters start to ask me to shave and if I think they are responsible enough to use one I plan on letting them but it all depends on what you are comfortable with between you and your daughter
I would of she wants to, is it just the fact you don’t want her useing a razor what about hair removal cream xx
My daughter has DARK THICK hair on her legs and has been made fun of for a couple years now. She is 7 and I started using Nair below her knees already. There too much for kids to get made fun of for. This I could rectify.
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She’s old enough. She’s old enough to do it responsibly. She is probably self conscious about the leg hair and maybe even being teased about it. If you don’t she’ll find a way to shave on her own without your guidance, so you should take the time now to teach her how to do it safely and leave her to it.
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Her body, she decides
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I say as soon as they are hairy
Mine were 8 bc it was very noticeable and thick. It made them self-conscious. By 6th grade most girls are shaving. If you don’t like a razor, use veet
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I was 10 when I started shaving my legs, mom sat me down and showed me how to do it. 11 is not too young to shaving legs
I did the same thing when I was her age . I was told no you are not old enough. But I was being bullied and made fun of by other kids. I had to wait until I was 12. I would let her go ahead and shave them. Show her how to do it safely.
I remember the moment I wanted to shave for the first time. I was 12 and sitting in a circle with my girlfriends. The sun was shining just right and one of my friends noted how hairy my legs were. The hair was fine and blond and really only visible when the sun hit my legs just right. That did it for me. She wasn’t even being mean about it, just made an observation. So my mom showed me how.
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I was allowed to shave when I got my period. But every kid goes through puberty at their own time but maybe she’s embarrassed if other kids are allowed to shave at school and she’s not.
Personally in my opinion I think she’s ready
Once they start feeling uncomfortable is when they should start in my opinion.
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I think now is the right time.
I was 10 when I started. I’ve left the option open to my girls. My oldest is almost 14 and only recently started shaving. My middle is almost 10 and I picked up a starter kit for whenever she’s ready.
How cute that she asked. I just waited until my mom went grocery shopping one day and got out my dad’s razor. Once it’s done there’s no going back.
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When she is feeling insecure by it. She is definitely old enough to make that choice.
Puberty starts sooner now. I would teach her how. It can be embarrassing having noticeable body hair and maybe she gets picked on.