We Made a Deal

Question:

My mom was so strong on me not shaving, because, infact, she doesn’t shave her legs herself. -She thinks it’s sexist or whatever.- I really wanted tostart though, so i had talk with her. I explained that the hair made me fel embarressed, and it was my body, so i shold be able to decide. She still wouldn’t let me shave, but we made a deal that i could start when i was eleven.

Phyllis replied:

Thanks for replying to a reader’s question about persuading her mother to let her shave her legs. I’m glad you were able to talk with your mom about it, and I’m with you: it’s your body and you should be able to decide little things like that.

Posted on: October 28, 2009