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Original poster

Razor left on side of the bath

91 replies

Sammysees · 08/04/2018 09:56

My dp has just had a massive go at me for leaving a razor (with its cover on) on the side of the bath. Because his dd may pick it up. She’s 10! I feel this is a bit OTT. She’s not a bloody toddler! AIBU?

OP posts:
turnipfarmers · 08/04/2018 10:44

YANBU, does he always wrap her in cotton wool?

Juells · 08/04/2018 10:46

On a serious note, it sounds like he just wanted to have a go at you about something.

@kaytee87 I pussyfooted around, but it's what I thought too.

happymummy12345 · 08/04/2018 10:49

You're nbu for thinking at 10 she should know not to touch it. He ibu for having a go about it.
However personally I can't stand things left out and always make sure I tidy the bathroom after I shower, including putting my things back on the shelf.

Dozer · 08/04/2018 10:50

He is BU.

LorelaiVictoriaGilmore · 08/04/2018 10:55

Well, just for a different perspective, I ended up in hospital when I was 11 after an accident with a razor my mum had left out...

LorelaiVictoriaGilmore · 08/04/2018 10:56

But, thinking about it, I suppose the accident happened because I didn't really know what a razor was...

NeeChee · 08/04/2018 10:57

This thread has just reminded me, there was a time when I was sure DSS 10 had used my razor, so I kept hiding it away for that reason.
I've no idea why he would use it, maybe out of curiosity? I kept finding fine blonde hairs on it. My leg hairs are dark, and I always rinsed the remaining hairs off after using it.

pinkyredrose · 08/04/2018 10:58

Lorelai what happened?

alfagirl73 · 08/04/2018 11:03

She's 10 years old and still has her food cut up for her?! Jesus wept! If she's anything like me she'll need to be USING the razor within a year or two!

Sounds like he needs to be taking responsibility for teaching his child life skills rather than having a go at you!

GrooovyLass · 08/04/2018 11:06

That's ridiculous, I think I was about 10 when I started shaving my legs too.

How is she supposed to "grow out of" being treated like a baby? She's going to have a terrible time when she gets to high school...

PasstheStarmix · 08/04/2018 11:07

Is sounds like he doesn’t want his little girl to grow up and is treating her like she’s a lot younger...

SlowDown76mph · 08/04/2018 11:09

I was shaving my own pits at ten!

Original poster
Sammysees · 08/04/2018 11:12

We’ve been together nearly 6 years. And no she’s not allowed scissors either unless under supervision. Kaytee/Juells - you may be right. Things are a little tense here at the moment with regards to dsd. Had a thread on step parents board too. Lots of other problems with his parenting. I could probably write a 10 page essay on it Grin

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SlowDown76mph · 08/04/2018 11:28

Perhaps you could suggest that it would be a good idea to start guiding her about independent personal hygiene (periods anytime now) before it becomes problematic.

RepealMay25th · 08/04/2018 11:29

Tell him to watch Junior Masterchef and look at the 8 year olds filleting fish and flambeeing shit. He'll have a fucking heart attack!

Ryder63 · 08/04/2018 11:30

This babying really needs addressing. In a couple of years she could be menstruating. Her being toddlerised physically makes me feel she may be being 'protected' from facts like this too. Very worrying.

safariboot · 08/04/2018 11:37

Assuming it's a disposable or cartridge safety razor - Bic, Mach 3, Venus, etc. - it poses no danger anyway. A sheet of paper will give you a worse cut.

diddl · 08/04/2018 11:42

He sounds hard work-is he worth it?

upsideup · 08/04/2018 11:42

My 10 year old dd has her own razor.
But tbh presuming she hasnt been taught how to use it properly then I would be putting it away somewhere else, its tempting to want to fiddle with stuff while your sat it the bath even at 10 and she could end up cutting herself, I would never have left mine somewhere where dd could touch it a couple of months ago. Can you just not move it?

DeathStare · 08/04/2018 11:42

In a couple of years she could be menstruating

In a couple of days she could be menstruating. Girls starting their periods at 10 is not at all unusual. Half of the girls in my DD's class started their periods in year 6 (so 10 and 11)

GrooovyLass · 08/04/2018 11:44

Not allowed scissors without supervision? Does she have a one-to-one at school then?

I've just taken a bunch of 7-10 year olds away for the weekend and had them chopping veg with sharp knives as well as lighting candles!

Really, she is going to be horribly bullied at high school at this rate.

MothertotheLordsofmisrule · 08/04/2018 11:46

Yeah they need to stop the food cutting and eating with fingers.

My ex aunt was still doing this for my cousin when she was 14 until my uncle basically told her to knock it off. It was most odd!

She had a heart attack when I was using the kettle at 13 years old!

kateandme · 08/04/2018 11:50

o dear the future isn't looking rosie.

huginamugwankinapacket · 08/04/2018 11:53

A toddler yes but 10 absolutely not. How silly.

snowagain · 08/04/2018 11:57

Regarding leaving a shaver you have been using 'on the side of the bath,' I can't see a 10 y.o. coming to harm because of it, but it's a bit grotty leaving it there, when you've been shaving your box or your pits. 🤮

Also, cutting up food for a 10 y.o, and not allowing them to use scissors is crazy!

However, PMSL at people saying they were shaving at 10! 😂😂😂

You are talking about when you got your dad's razor and 'pretended' to shave right?!!!

And PLEASE tell me your 10 year old daughters don't shave?! Shock I mean WTAF?!