When to step back

Random thought! Does the bathroom have a full length mirror. Had one in a hotel recently and I didn’t like it at all.

PS I should add that youngest GS loves to be given male toiletries and is now generally as fresh as a daisy. However, if your GD receives lots of toiletries for Christmas, she might feel she is being 'got at'. You might care to ask her to make a list of 'stocking fillers' she would like and be very grateful if nice 'smellies' are mentioned.

I would totally drop the subject. It is probably more a case of "I'm fed up with mum telling me how to look after myself".

Obviously if her parents were worried she was depressed or unhappy then that would be different.

It sounds as if she is being deliberately bolshi which is not unusual in teens of either sex. My youngest GS, now 12, has been really sweaty for some time and, like his brother and cousins, is going through puberty early. I wonder if your GD is concerned that she hasn't reached menarche yet as she will be aware that most of her friends have periods.

Tanith
I know we've got one of those coming down the line: my grandaughter. But, her mother was the same although thank god she got better as she got older (20s)
I have no answers. If I did I'd use them on my own grandaughter ☹️

Thanks everyone, GD hasn’t got her periods yet, late like her Mum and we will definitely be commenting if there is any body odour. Just interested in others experiences.

Nothing going on my daughter has sat and chatted with her calmly about taking care of her bathing etc, no reminding needed to brush teeth/braces she’s very good at taking care of her teeth it’s just getting her to stop whatever she’s doing to go shower. No she isn’t depressed.

My lot were always hogging the bathroom. Mind you, my grandson hates morning showers so has them before bed. Is your daughter's bathroom warm and welcoming enough? If not, I'd recommend a heated floor and shower radio.

I think, at nearly 15, she should be left to get on with it (within reason) but I'd comment if I noticed any body odour!

We've got 2 daughters - I can't remember any hygiene problems, though we only had one bathroom for 6 of us, no shower.
At 15, I would think the main thing to be particular about is during menstruation. If they're dealing with that ok, ignore the rest.

Once my sons hit puberty I couldn't keep them out of the shower, girls should be the same.

Might the girl be depressed? Are there any red flags?

I suppose your daughter could try just a chat with her (not a nag) and ask her what’s going on here?