So, C is suddenly wearing deodorant and

[textbookcase]

Washing her face with Neutrogena. When did she become a teenager? Ack! She's only 8!

[cleo29]

I was older before any of that was on my radar. I mean, I liked playing with makeup, but that was it. It all starts so early now.

[Deleted]

Well preventative deodorant is a smart move! Lol

Did she initiate this stuff or does she have a need for it?

[textbookcase]

I was, too. She would be, she's still very child-like, but she needs it! She has b.o. and pimples. It does seem to start earlier now. Damn bovine growth hormones, lol

[hubes]

Girls in my 4th grade class shaved their legs. I think those ages just seem so younger now.

[cleo29]

I used Teen Spirit, does anyone else remember that stuff? lol

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I had both B.O and pimples around the same age. I didn't even know what was going on though, I just remember my mom telling me that I stink. Thanks mom.

[textbookcase]

I didn't shave my legs until 6th grade, I think. Around 12. There were definitely girls starting their period in my 4th grade class, though.

[textbookcase]

Jun 20, 2012 21:12:48 GMT -5 cleo29 said:

I used Teen Spirit, does anyone else remember that stuff? lol

Lol, yes! I used it, too. I got her the natural kind, with no aluminum.

[pantsparty]

Jun 20, 2012 21:11:51 GMT -5 hubes said:

Girls in my 4th grade class shaved their legs. I think those ages just seem so younger now.

My mom wouldn't let me shave my legs until middle school! And I'm a hairy beast!

[textbookcase]

Jun 20, 2012 21:13:02 GMT -5 @ygmg said:

I had both B.O and pimples around the same age. I didn't even know what was going on though, I just remember my mom telling me that I stink. Thanks mom.

Aw! I just gave her the ol' "you're growing up.." speech. I haven't done the period talk yet but should probably get on it!

[bab]

What brand of deoderant did you get?

[sake]

I started shaving my legs AND got my period in 6th grade... but i wore deodorant before then.

[textbookcase]

Jun 20, 2012 21:45:30 GMT -5 bab said:

What brand of deoderant did you get?

I got the arm and hammer essentials. They were out of Toms, which I will probably get next time

[OHMBLEEGOHHHHH!]

When I walked into the 4th grade classrooms for work I realized all the 10-year-olds had shaved legs and bras. WHHHHATTTTTTTT?

[statlerwaldorf]

I started shaving my legs in 4th grade and wearing a sports bra around the same time. I probably should've started shaving earlier. My hair is naturally black and my skin is extremely pale.

[Deleted]

I don't shave and only wear deodorant occasionally. LOL.

But I did get my period when I was only nine.

[pantsparty]

I don't wear deodorant. I don't smell, I guess.

[OHMBLEEGOHHHHH!]

I DON'T LIKE IT.
I have a kid halfway there already.
Apparently I was under the impression that girls need razors and bras by the time they are fifteen, even though my hazy memory hints that this is not correct.

[agnes]

I refused to wear deoderant until like 6th grade.

I rarely wear it now as an adult. But I don't smell like I did back then. I only smell when I'm stressed.

I also didn't want to wear a bra. But I had to. I had C's by 5th grade.