At what age do kids need to start putting on deodorant?
user
There’s no real medical answer to this question, but the social consensus has changed a lot over the past few decades.  Nowadays, most people see deodorant as a healthy personal hygiene product that kids should use starting at age 7.
assistant
Isn't that a bit early?
user
It used to be that people thought deodorant was unsafe and harmful to a kid’s developing health, so kids didn’t start using it until adolescence.  Nowadays, many people think deodorant is helpful for a person’s psychological well-being, and is actually good for their physical health.
assistant
At what age do kids need to start putting on deodorant?
user
There’s no real medical answer to this question, but the social consensus has changed a lot over the past few decades.  Nowadays, most people see deodorant as a healthy personal hygiene product that kids should use starting at age 7.
assistant
Isn't that a bit early?
user
Is that based on medical facts or personal feelings?
assistant
At what age do kids need to start putting on deodorant?