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9 year old bullied for 'moustache'

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Sockmate123 · 27/02/2025 09:36

Posting here for traffic mainly.

My 9 (almost 10 year old) this morning blurted out before school that 'everyone' in her class is saying she has a 'moustache'.

She is a sensitive little soul that keeps things in so this may have happened once or ongoing for months. I am going to chat to her further after school. She is very pretty and quite talented in a couple of areas. I know every Mum says that! But she genuinely is. Has done a small bit of modelling etc
She is like Snow White. Pale skin, very dark hair, red lips. So dark hair on pale skin obviously is a little more noticeable than fair hair on tanned skin but its by no means a 'moustache' but up close in direct sunlight etc you probably would notice a few hairs either side of her mouth.

Has anyone any suggestions?
Would hair removal cream help? I have fair hair myself so haven't had this issue.

I am going to speak to the Teacher about talking to the class in a general sense about talking about others appearance etc

I suspect I know who the child leading this is and I think its from a place of jealousy....😡

YABU-shes too young for such products
YANBU -if its something that shes self conscious about better to try to something to help.

OP posts:
Sockmate123 · 06/03/2025 18:54

Just to update had meeting with Teacher today after a phone call last week. She is taking it very seriously and addressing the issue with the bully in a subtle way initially and see if that works, if not they will escalate to a meeting with her parents.
In the meantime I bought the flawless thing that was recommended and removed it for her. I didnt want to resort to that so young but glad I did as shes all the happier for it.
Thanks for all the support and helpful tips and insights. It has been a big help to me and my little girl x

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LBFseBrom · 06/03/2025 19:17

Good for you, sockmate. No girl or woman wants to have a moustache.

Fountofwisdom · 06/03/2025 19:32

So happy to read your update this evening. I’ve been thinking about your DD. That’s great that you’ve been able to do the flawless thingy and that she’s happy with that. And also great that you’ve met with the teacher and that she’s taking it seriously. Sounds very promising and I hope that’s an end to the nastiness.

Todaywasbetter · 07/03/2025 16:54

yes good to hear your daughter is happier.

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