When I was a preteen, most of us were just starting to shave our legs, maybe our armpits if necessary. I started shaving my legs when I was in the 6th grade, as that was when I felt I was ready to. I actually didn't even really start needing to until I was around 13, when my body actually started maturing.
I've heard the stories about 11 year olds having boyfriends and giving blow jobs and I thought that was bullshit. Now I've just heard the story about children getting bikini waxes. Seriously? I didn't start dealing with my bikini area until like mid ninth grade and it didn't even become a real shower ritual for me until my boyfriend and I got more serious so I cared so much more about what he thought of me.
I honestly don't see why a child would need it. Eyebrow waxing is understandable, I got that when I was a kid because I used to have disgusting looking eyebrows. Bikini? NOBODY should be going down there except to wash! I think this kind of stuff is just bull. Children need to take advantage of being children. This means go as long as you can without a bra, they get annoying, don't wear thongs until panty lines really matter to you, don't date until you're old enough to really truly be trusted, and DEFINITELY don't do any sexual activities until you know how to properly protect yourself.
Oh and lastly, parents should not support these behaviors of kids. I thought I was somewhat skanky for "experimenting" with someone I loved when I was 15. Now that I'm hearing about 11-14 year olds going out, partying, experimenting with drugs, alcohol, and sex I'm definitely pissed. I can't believe parents are actually letting their kids get away with this shit. I know my parents raised me right and they still were able to live a fairly carefree lifestyle so it shouldn't be that hard for other parents.
So here is my cree:
Kids, STFU. You're a kid, so act like one. Obey your parents on serious matters. Save sex for when you're old enough to fully understand it. Save drugs and alcohol for when you're old enough to deal with the consequences. Save boyfriends and girlfriends for high school, that's when you should start dating, NOT IN ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL. Seriously.
Parents, don't let your kids do this kind of stuff. Monitor where your kids are. If you're suspicious, it doesn't hurt to check in on them. That doesn't mean read their private messages but it can mean going to pick them up earlier than you said you were going to just to make sure they were following your rules and ask questions. And if your children lose your trust, tighten your grip on them. Guilt doesn't work on everyone so that's what punishments are for. Take away their TV, computers, phones, and iPods. Don't let them hang out with their friends for a while. Do the future of America a favor and teach your children good morals.
Love, Lisa
