Re: Need parenting advice re: pre-teen boy Originally Posted by mondkmondk
He doesn't shave, yet uses aftershave; will that damage his skin?
While it depends on the aftershave, I'm reasonably certain it won't "affect" his skin any worse than raging teen hormones and acne will. The primary function of aftershave is to "cleanse" razor nicks. While this won't be a factor for him, you might want to consider the 'drying effects' of the alcohol prevalent in most (if not all) after shaves.
Originally Posted by mondkmondk
Also, he is starting to get armpit and pubic hair...isn't this really early or is it normal?
I was about 13 when I "really" started to "notice" pubic and armpit hair. I didn't begin to grow 'fuzz' on my face till I was about 16...
... but I did begin to notice "hairier" arms/legs by the time I was 14-15. Mr. Hairy Chest began to appear around the time Mr. Beard presented itself.
As with any and all "fuzz" - the more you 'shave' the 'faster it seems to grow'. I say 'seems to' because by and large, it's an illusion. Hair grows at a constant rate but the more frequently you
shave it, the more it
appears to grow.
The only consequence of starting to shave early on in life is a leathery face sooner rather than later.
Originally Posted by mondkmondk
Also, for any males reading this, at what age did puberty start for you?
There is no set rule - my brother had certain characteristics appear earlier than I, but some of mine appeared earlier than his (he is 7 years older than I am).
My brother needs to shave once every 2-3 days to look presentable. I need to shave every other day. Our Father needs to shave every 12 hours or so!
Hope this was helpful.
cheers,
Roy (still shave with warm water, a brush, lather shaving cream and a straight blade razor. Oh and Old Spice Musk is my one and only....)
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