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Dr. M is the author of five advice books, including Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? How to Have Fun, Survive the Preteen Years, and Remain True to Yourself, both written with her teenage daughter. Dr. M shares this advice column with Molly, a middle school student who loves to play soccer, dance, write and spend time with her friends.
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Dear Dr. M and Molly,
I have really hairy legs and need to shave; I just don't know how to ask my mom. If she says yes, what if someone sees me shopping for a razor, what will they say? This is a hard question to answer but please can you answer it. Please please, PLEASE answer my question. HELP ME!
—Jojo, 10, Washington
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Dear Jojo,
Your first step is to talk to your mom. Let her know that you would like to shave your legs since they are "really hairy." She shouldn't be surprised by your request since she was your age once. She might want you to wait until you're older. But if she agrees, you will need to go shopping for supplies. You might want to ask your mom or a friend to go with you so you'll feel less self-conscious. You could also volunteer to buy other items that your family needs so the razor and blades would be less obvious in your shopping basket. Remember that millions of tween and teen girls shave, so other people won't give your purchase a second thought.

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Dear Jojo,
Shaving is a big responsibility, so make sure you really need to shave and can't wait any longer. Once you start shaving, you will have to continue. At the right time, just be straight out with your mom and ask her if you can begin to shave your legs. Talk with her about it and decide together if it is the right time to start. Try not to feel nervous about asking her—she most likely had the same issue. If she says yes, don't worry about your friends seeing you buying a razor. It is nothing to be ashamed of; your friends will all eventually start to shave. Good luck shaving!
 
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