DD (12) has just started her first period, on the last day of school, and just before 6 wks holiday... we have a pool!!!!

I really dont like the idea of tampons early... I have heard they shouldnt be used till the hymen is broken??
Is this right?
Makes sense I guess, and she is a very slim build...

But I'd hate to see her miss a week at a time, twice, in the holidays... she's also going to the beach, but it should be in between periods I hope.

I told her today she cant hop in the pool, and she said can she talk to me later?.. so I think shes been talking at school and maybe going to ask for them....

I really dont think shes ready, but i guess I dont really know why??

Thoughts ladies???