Should I let my nine-year-old daughter wax her moustache?
Teaching body positivity is one thing. Helping a child navigate social pressure – while preserving agency – is another
TL;DR
- A mother is concerned about her nine-year-old daughter's awareness and negative feelings about her noticeable moustache.
- The daughter is becoming aware of societal beauty standards that devalue female facial hair.
- The article discusses the historical, sexist, racist, and capitalist influences that have created stigma around female facial hair.
- Advice includes being honest with the daughter about personal experiences, beauty standards, and the marketing of hair removal products.
- It's suggested to frame hair removal as an optional grooming choice rather than a necessity, and to discuss potential downsides of removal methods.
- The complexity of 'choice' in the context of societal bullying is highlighted, but the daughter's right to choose should still be supported.