Question

Is this a common problem?

Community Answer

More common than you think. I started wearing them around age 12 and thankfully was never caught by my parents. If I had been caught, I would have been mortified and may have even considered running away or hurting myself due to the shame. I really think that the best thing to do in this situation, if your teen is doing his or her best to keep this private, is to leave it alone, as it is a private thing. If he or she is under the impression that they can adopt this as a lifestyle and show it off, I would have a discussion with them validating their feelings while also setting down clear boundaries for public and private activities.