Ask the Expert: Friends tease me

I have unwanted hair on my face, my classmates and even teachers make fun of me, I am shy of telling my mother to get me waxed.

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I have unwanted hair on my body (especially my face) my
classmates and even teachers make fun of me. The problem is that I am a
little shy of telling my mother to get me waxed (also she feels that
waxing should be done after class 12.) what should i do to make her
realise that she should get me waxed. (Suggest some tips) please do not
ask me to ask her straightly to get me waxed. Please help I am not able to
concentrate on my studies. Also please keep all this a secret as I do not
want my parents to come to know that I have seeked your help. So please
send your advice through email and nothing else.
Sex: Female
Age: 16

Dear,the problem that you have mentioned is definitely sensitive. Since you have ruled out certain line of action lets think of some which you may find to be helpful.You may get in touch with some cousin of yours/any aunty who also happens to be friendly to your mother, to bring the matter to a discussion level.

Apart from that, you can gently keep persuading your mother for it. It is sometimes difficult for parents to quite understand the nature of needs of today's youth. You can even suggest to her to discuss the pros and cons of it with some professional.

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You can persuade her to put in her query here, as confidentiality is strictly maintained. To sum up, take things positively as positivity alone can work wonders for you. Otherwise, parents would not be able to see the need in the situation. They just might end up thinking that your inclinations are changing. Instead of being academic you are becoming 'fashion oriented'.

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