DS is 9 (10 in a few weeks). He’s developed quite a bit of underarm hair. I’m guessing he’ll be one of the first in his class to have it although I obviously don’t know that. We’ve reassured him it perfectly normal etc but he’s feeling self conscious. He starts swimming with school in January and he’s been practicing his front crawl on the carpet and asking if I can see the hair (which I can’t). He’s seen me shaving my pits and asked if he can do his.
DH thinks he just needs to get used to it and shavings not a good idea. I think maybe trimming with scissors wouldn’t hurt. I remember feeling hideously self conscious when my body started to change and I wasn’t a particularly early bloomer. I think once he starts noticing other kids getting underarm hair in a few years he won’t be bothered by it and will be happy to let it fro but for now,if giving it a trim gives him his confidence back then I think we should let him.
Any suggestions/experience please?
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DS wants to shave underarm hair-not sure?
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retainertrainer · 04/12/2018 17:35
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