If their hair on her legs let her shaving ok she probably embarrassed at school
My daughter was 11 for arm pitts and legs
Was very dark and I approached her about being time for arm pitts she then later approached me about her legs
If sheās got pricklies let her shave 
practice early and easier to teach at this age, little to no āmommyā your embarrassing me moments lol
When they need to and want to is the appropriate age. Kids can be mean and you canāt usually shake the reputation of being the hairy one once it gets out there.
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Most girls start around 11 or 12
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When she has enough hair to shave.
My mom had the talk with me when I was about 10 about hair and to tell her when I noticed it due to maturity ā¦ well when I noticed hair, I started saving (About 11) She always had a multi pack of disposable razors. I honestly never even thought to ask my mom if it was okay to doā¦
Best guess would be when she shows maturity. Are her friends bullying her about it, are the leg hairs dark and noticed by girls at school. There are so many things to consider. My girls started at 11, but they both already had their monthly visitor by then too
Ask her why she wants to shave right now?
My 12 yr old wants to but we agreed not until she starts her period.
I figure, theyāre kids. Let them be kids. Plus, itās something else sheāll complain abt & I just canāt. 
My daughter is 14 and hairy. But she still doesnāt want to shave. Wears pants all the time. I think itās up to the child.
I think when a girl starts to feel uncomfortable about it they should be able to shave.
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I started when I was 8, I was embarrassed cause I had dark hairsā¦ Mum told me no and I did it anyways so she understood after me going against her how much I wanted/needed to do it for myself/my self esteem.
Donāt need your daughter being down about herself for something that can easily be sorted.
Get her hair removal cream or something if you donāt want her using a razor yet.
Whatās inappropriate about an 11 yr old shaving her legs??
My initial reaction is Highschool? Or whenever pubertal starts for her? But honestly I have no idea 
I was 9 thanks to two brothers constantly making me cry and I went to my mom, she had to call my dad and my dad was like no to young then I told him which he got madder then gave my mom permission to teach me and then my brothers got in trouble been shaving ever since I was not allowed to touch my lady bits till middle school cause we were constant going to beaches and pools
Have you looked to see how hairy her legs are? Itās probably because her friends are doing it but if they indeed need shaving let her but please get the ones that donāt cut so easily like the sensitivity ones to start off with. Good luck 
and hope she knows once she starts sheās going to have to keep it up.
Iād say when they want to let them
I started when I was 10
I was 9. Girls should be allowed once they are uncomfortable with it. Itās their bodies not ours
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when my daughter became self conscious I used Nair on her she is 9,I donāt want her to be made fun of like I was weāre Greek and hairy
My daughter is 9 and has very thick black hair! She started asking me a few weeks ago how to get rid of it since it was really bothering her. I feel like sheās still too young for shaving and waxing, but did some research on nair! We decided to try it and Iām so happy with how easy it was! After we did it, she went to show her dad, and told him that she had been pulling them out 1 by 1! Itās controversial, but youāre their momma! I feel like if itās causing her any discomfort or embarrassment why not take care of it for her?
When the want too or when the ask. When itās starts to bother them. I think itās up to each individual child, itās their body let them decide obviously when itās safe and responsible to do so.
She is old enough if she has hair just be there to show her the proper way embrace the fact that you have a young lady that will be your best friend with great communication just breathe deep mama
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My girls started at 9 without asking 
then it was here and there after that.
The great age is when they start noticing the hair n want it off. Her body she should be able to shave. My daughter started shaving at 10 when her menstrual started sheās almost 11 now. She asked n I showed her how
I think itās personal to each child and there is no set age. Alot of it factors on how they feel about the hairs on their bodies as some have thick, dark hair and others have fine hair you canāt even notice. Personally Iād speak to her about why she wants to shave her legs and if sheās self conscious and wants to do it for her then show her how to do it properly
My daughter is 10, soon to be 11 in July. She started asking around 8 years old. I told her No. last summer I gave in, because she was stressing how embarrassing it was to wear shorts, so I took her feelings into consideration and allowed it, but I shaved them for her. We have since then done it once more, and Iām sure again soon since warmer weather is approaching. Each time I help her, but I teach as I am doing it and even let her try herself under my supervision. Once I feel comfortable in knowing sheās got it figured out, Iāll let her do it on her own.
Every child is different and on different maturity levels, so no one can speak on your child, as Mama knows best. 
Just be cautious and use your best judgment. 
I started when I was 11 but thatās also when I started my period so
I started at 12š¤·š½āāļø
Ps: I was made fun ofļæ¼
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As soon as they ask tbh. Itās a hygiene thing, not an age thing.
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Once they start asking is the right time for them to start doing it.
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I would say whenever sheās ready and asking. But I would also let her know thereās other ways to get rid of hair rather than using razors.
My mom started letting my once I started Jr high. I was 11ā¦ Because I started having to dress out for PE and having hair on my legs, I didnāt want to be the only one unshaved or called out/ābulliedā for it
Itās her body, who are you to tell her no 
My daughter started shaving at 12. When I was young I had semi hairy legs but no arm pit hair. My Mother made a rule that whenever I got arm pit hair I could start shaving. I thought it was weird at the time but now I look back and I think that was reasonable. Iād stick my arm pit in her face regularly for her to check for hair lol 
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I started shaving without my moms consent because she said no n cut the crop outta my legs n I was 10 going on 11 n was super hairy , once she saw that she showed me how to shave a said sorry she didnāt realise i was getting teased and that it was that big of deal to me , but up to you momma I think 11 should be okay but just let her know itās natural to have hair n that itās her choice to have hair or not
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I told my daughter who is 12 that she could start shaving when she felt she was ready. Give your child some ownership over her own body. Itās a small thing that they need to have control over.
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When she comes to you and asks is when it should happen. Itās body hair. It should not be a reason that sheās insecure. Let her shave her legsļæ¼.
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Itās her body As soon as they ask Iāll be teaching its hygiene
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I started at 11. We were going to cedar point and I told my dad I wasnāt going if I couldnāt shave my legs.
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As soon as they ask. Teach her.
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My daughter is 10 and I help her shave her legs itās her body and if she feels insecure about it then I want to help her
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Definitely old enough. You could have her start with an electric razor if you are uncomfortable with her using a real shaver. I find the ones they make for men to shave their beard/face (3 headed shaver) are the best and so easy.
Iād say once she starts her period
My daughter is 9 & shaves.
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I started at 10 but had a few accidents so mum got me a silky mitt like sandpaper for hair and that was perfect
I started at 11 because in middle school our gym uniforms were shorts and I was made fun of for not shaving my legs.
I was 10 when I started shaving my legs.
My mom wouldnāt let me shave until I was 13. However I got bullied a lot in Jr high for having hairy armpits and legs. So let her shave when sheās readyā¦thereās no reason to not let her
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Honestly. I wish my mom would have let me start shaving when I asked her. I was probably around 11-12. I became reaaaaally self conscious about my fuzzy legs, more in the spring/summer months. But still. I plan on letting my daughter shave when she asks. and I plan on showing her how to do it so she doesnāt try to be sneaky and do it anyway. I donāt think shaving her legs is really a big deal. Sheās not asking for a tattoo. Lol. But! Every parent is entitled to parent how they best see fit!
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When they start asking, my mom wouldnāt let me shave when I started asking to and resulted in overheating or getting teased in PE because of the hair on my legs.
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Mine started about 10ā¦she does competitive cheer and she was uncomfortable. We had the conversation that once you start you are making a commitment.
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I taught my daughter at 10, she has dark hair. She only shaves to the knee!
Although I use to feel 11 was too young it is not! These kids these days are growing up sooo fast and I mean this by their changes are happening earlier than when we were growing up. As a child, it was uncommon for girls to start their periods before they were out of elementary itās just not the case anymore. My son started puberty about 8 or 9 so I was shocked and felt he was too young to have to worry about that stuff yet. Now at 11, he has hair in all places, pimples and the attitude! Please realize what we thought was too young really isnāt. My mom wouldnāt let me shave at that age but I did anyway and cut myself up and shaved things I probably shouldnāt have. For me, I feel that you should let her try it out. Girls can be self conscious about these things and who better to learn the correct, safe way than from her mom? I know you may not want her to āgrow upā but girl itās happening! Embrace it and help your daughter learn to become a woman. By allowing her to shave and teaching/talking to her about it will actually strengthen your relationship and help her feel that she can talk to you about anything. Strap up mama and enjoy the ride!
My daughter is 6 and she got into my razor and started shaving lol when were in the bath one day and she showed me how she does it. She did everything right! She even shaved one of my legsā:sweat_smile: She doesnāt do it all the time and I have spoke to her about everything thing she needs to know. Every parent is different but I think personally 11 isnāt that bad of a age.
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My daughter is 10 and does them bc she had super hairy legs and felt insecure
My daughter is only 1 but when we get here I want her to be happy in her body. I may have to help her the first few times.
My daughter started at 10 with nair. My youngest will start when she starts really asking
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Theyāre old enough when they want to be. Itās her body and sheās clearly wanting it.
I say when they are asking to.
I probably started shaving around 10 or 11 because I had some leg hair.
I have two daughters, one 10 and one 5 so only one is at this point but I think the right age is whatever age they feel they want to shave. If she is uncomfortable, why not let her. Itās her body. My daughter just asked me last week about shaving her legs and I told her if thatās what she wants to do then we will get the stuff and I will teach her. I also told her about stuff like nair. And thatās what she picked to do for now. So that day I went and bought it so we could do her legs. If she chose shaving I would have went and got that right away too. Teach her how to do it right. Why make her feel even more uncomfortable at school and stuff, kids have enough to deal with. IF SHE FEELS SHE IS READY TO START, THEN THAT SHOULD BE THE AGE SHE STARTS. ITāS HER BODY.
I started shaving my under arms when I was about 7 (early puberty) and my legs shortly after my 10th bdy
Normally when they start asking. If she is asking then she is probably not happy with the leg hair and she may even get picked on for it. My kids started around 8 .
I allowed my daughter to start shaving her legs at the beginning of grade 7z
When she needs to and the hair on her leg is bothering her
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I think it depends. If her leg hair is affecting her confidence then let her. If your not happy with razors, try cream like veet
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All my friends were shaving in the 4th grade and my mom made me wait till 7th and then I couldnāt shave above the knee till 16 it was ridiculous and it made me very self conscious
10/11/12 whenever there is visible hair AND she wants to- I started Shaving at 11
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My mom didnāt let me until I was about 12
When they moved up to secondary school (around 11 years old) is when I let my girls start shaving their legs x
If she is feeling insecure about it, id let her.
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I think any age passed 10 or 11 , most schools youāre changing for gym at that age . It gets uncomfortable to see all these girls with shaved legs staring at your hairy ones. If sheās wearing shorts or dresses and itās uncomfortable for her let her shave . They arenāt your legs .
I always believe they are ready when they come to you. My daughter was 11 when she started because we were on vacation and sitting outside. The sun was shining and I was just looking around. I saw her legs with dark hair all over them and knew it was time. We went to the store and picked out a good razor and shaving cream. The reason for shaving cream was to allow her to see how she shaved and not miss areas.
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11 sounds about right 
I started at 8, my mom taught me because I was insecure about my leg hair. My sister just started at 10 because thatās when she brought it up. If your daughter is asking, sheās ready.
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I think it should depend on when theyāre starting to feel uncomfortable with it. If sheās feeling self conscious and maybe getting picked on, you should take that into consideration. Our kids have to grow up faster than we did nowadays, itās so hard all around
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Me and my daughter both started at 10 when the hair started getting dark. If your daughter is uncomfortable I would let her do it
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I started around 10 i think. If sheās asking constantly then other girls in her class probably already are and itās making her more aware of her leg hair.
Mine started summer before middle school, so around 11/12.
I let my daughter at 10 because she has darker hair and she was self conscious about it.
When they ask, then itās time to let them. They are clearly self conscious and 11 is not too young. Buy an electric razor if youāre worried about using a real razor. Some girls are naturally hairy and thereās no reason not to let them shave if theyāre ready.
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When she starts feeling self-conscious about it. Obviously now or she wouldnāt be asking Iām sureā¦ My mom never put an āageā on anything as we all grow differently. So an āageā that works for someone elseās kid isnāt going to work for yoursā¦
When she starts growing body hair is when you should let her take control of her body. If sheās uncomfortable with leg hair then she should be able to shave.
I started between 5th and 6th grade so itās like 10 11 somewhere in there because I started my period at 12:00 so I know Iāll shave my legs before then
My daughter(11 yrs old got now)got her period at 10ā¦so if she is old enough for that responsibility, she can shave whenever she sees fit!
I was 11 almost 12, I think around the time you start getting under arm hair and teetee hair is around the perfect time, but all girls are different on that so it depends on you and your girls maturity
I let my daughter start shaving when she became self-conscious of the hair on her legs. Why is 11 too young? If shaving her legs will give her a more positive body image let her do it. Get her an electric shaver, they work great.
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Not everything is a milestone. My son started stinking from body odor at like 10, I didnāt want him to be self conscious about his smell so we went shopping for deodorant. My daughter wanted to shave her legs at like 10-11. Itās her body and if sheās asking about it sheās clearly self conscious about it. My wife helped her pick out products and showed her how. Itās a natural part of growing up, bodies change, you should embrace it and allow them to do these things themselves with proper guidance, and products.
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If my daughter asks about it, I would allow it and maybe shave our legs together lol I think 11 is old enough to shave their legs. I have hairy legs and I usually wax, but I think waxing is gonna be too painful
I was 11. Fifth grade. My mom and I were in the grocery and I reached to get something. She said, hold on, we need to pick you up a razor and some shaving cream
My daughter is 10 and shaves
I started shaving at 10! If sheās asking sheās old enough
There could be a reason she wants to so bad
Obviously itās making her feel uncomfortable and if thatās the case you should let her shave.
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I figure if they are asking itās probably the right time, my 11 year old hasnāt asked but Iād let her if she did.
Iād be more worried about her not feeling comfortable in her own body and not wanting to wear shorts because of it before Iād personally be worried about the age.
We tend to be afraid of letting our children start doing things we see as teenage or adult things because we are struggling to give up another piece of needing us as it makes growing up much more real
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She is old enough when she has hair growth on her legs and feels like she wants to shave it. With some guidance she should be able to handle it.
Tell her , once you start, you canāt stop.
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I started at 9 or 10. Just because you arenāt ready for her to grow up doesnāt mean she isnāt going toā¦
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The summer before they go into 6th grade
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The age doesnāt matter. How she feels about her body hair matters. How other kids treat her about her body hair matters. If other kids are making her school life more difficult because of it, sheāll want to start shaving sooner than others.
My older half-sister was thirteen before her body hair got to the point where she had to start shaving. My older step-sister was twelve. I was nine, and my leg hair started getting thick and dark, so I had to start shaving then, or else wear long pants even during hot weather.
Thereās no specific age. It varies from adolescent to adolescent.
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