Teaching body positivity is one thing. Helping a child navigate social pressure – while preserving agency – is anotherHi Ugly,My nine-year-old daughter has become aware that she has a moustache. (I’m a hairy Italian, this is her birthright.) It’s more noticeable than anything her friends have, and visible in pictures.Why is this column called ‘Ask Ugly’?How do I respond to my friends when they criticize their own weight and looks?How should I be styling my pubic hair?How do I deal with imperfection? Continue reading...

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/may/28/removing-facial-hair-daughter-women