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Long Hair Isn't Just for Little Girls Anymore
Ashlee Simpson's 3-year-old son Bronx has the most adorably long locks. Though, I have no doubt the mom is getting flack for letting her little boy's hair get so long.
My son has super curly hair too. It fell in the cutest ringlets at his shoulders and not everyone was a fan. Some friends, family members, and even friends of family members would say, "Oh you should cut his hair," "He looks like a girl," or ask in a judgemental tone, "When are you going to cut that child's hair?" In their mind, long hair was FOR GIRLS ONLY.
PLEASE! This isn't the 1950s. Yet there are message boards dedicated to debating this issue. I just don't understand why it is anyone's business but that mom's. Besides, why can't boys sport long locks. Those that do aren't any less social, playful, or smart. It has nothing to do with behavior or intelligence.
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I will admit, I eventually relented and chopped off his hair after he turned 2, but it wasn't because of those old-fashioned nags. The longer it got, the more difficult those coarse curls were to manage. And I did want to see what his little face looked like without the wild mane. But I hope Ashlee doesn't snip her kid's ultra cool coif. Just like with adults, it can definitely add to a kid's personality and presence.
Do you think Ashlee should cut her son's hair?
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yayheadstart
My 8 year old son has very long hair and I think it is adorable. However he does get mistaken for a girl a lot. Probably cause he looks just like his sister who is only a year younger than him so they just look like twins. I keep asking him if it bothers him to get called a girl but he insists he doesn't care and does not want to cut his hair. His hair, his choice. Btw I think it might have something to do with the fact that all the girls in his class love to touch his long blond hair. Lol
DritaF
mummajenni
MomLily67
It's a parents choice up to a point and then the childs'. What about people inquiring why your daughter's hair is not long?? My son let his grow at around 14 and the rule was that if he kept it clean and brushed he could grow it as long as he wanted, he got tired after a few months.
fave82
JAFE
She should only cut it if HE wants it cut or she does. It's not up to me or you. If it were my son, I'd cut it. Just because it's cooler in the summer and when my boys were little and got "little boy" haircuts they looked so cute. But, to each their own.
RobbyLou
My DH's auburn curls reach his waist. If we were to have a son, I would leave his hair long until he had an opinion on it.
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the4mutts
And thats not directed at anyone in particular.
Its just so sickening when people bitch so much about what others are doing. If you don't like it, don't look, and don't do it yourself.
Sincerely- a proud mom of 4 kids.
2 boys, 1 with short hair, 1 with long.
2 girls, 1 with short hair, 1 with long.