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I think this is absolutely preposterous! She didn't dye her hair some sort of Rainbow Bright color. Just a pretty auburn red. No big deal. But apparently the faculty at her school thought it was a big deal. But why?
I know. I know. This is where teachers and parents everywhere are going to lecture me about the importance of encouraging natural beauty. About how bright colors are distracting to other students (seriously?). About having some sort of level playing field on the health and beauty front. But, really.......what the hell?
If you can't dye your hair electric blue and wear a tutu over your blue jeans while you're in school, then when can you?! You all know where I stand on the degradation of our young women. You know my stand on the unrealistic expectations that they are dealing with in our culture. But we're talking about hair color here! The middle school and high school years are when most youth are exploring their own identity. Pushing fashion boundaries and having fun with their looks. And I think that's a very important part of growing up. As soon as they get out of school, these young adults are going to have to get jobs and live in the so-called grown up world. The opportunity for self exploration will be lost, to a certain extent, or at least greatly reduced.
All I'm saying is this: They're kids. We need to be more concerned about keeping them from dangers like sex, drugs, alcohol, violence, and unhealthy body issues. Let them experiment with their hair, makeup and clothes. As long as they aren't being vulgar or degrading, what's the harm? In my own humble opinion, if you let a girl explore her identity in healthy ways with your approval and guidance, then she will be less likely to explore her identity in harmful ways behind your back.
Click on the link above to read the article. I want you to see what the mother had to say about the issue. Way to go, mom!!!
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