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Kids and Dreadlocks
Dreadlocks and children can be a very unpredictable, yet potentially satisfying combination. Dreadlocking a child's hair takes much more time and consideration than does our own. Today's generation is subject to pressures that most of us can't even fathom.
Although dreadlocks are becoming more acceptable, in most areas of the United States, they are not common place. Children can be cruel and unforgiving and adults can be, well...stupid.
Sure, you can't protect your children from everything and although dreadlocks build character as well as an understanding and love of self, sometimes knowing "you're the best little you in the world" isn't enough to get a child through the day.
Before you decide to dreadlock your child's hair, make sure you weigh the pro's and con's. Be sure that you're ready and willing to devote the time to your child's hair as you would your own.
Remember, the early stages of dreadlocking are a bit much for even the most patient adult and unlike adults, kids won't see nothin' wrong with playing in the rain after a fresh retwist.
Although dreadlocks are becoming more acceptable, in most areas of the United States, they are not common place. Children can be cruel and unforgiving and adults can be, well...stupid. Sure, you can't protect your children from everything and although dreadlocks build character as well as an understanding and love of self, sometimes knowing "you're the best little you in the world" isn't enough to get a child through the day.
Before you decide to dreadlock your child's hair, make sure you weigh the pro's and con's. Be sure that you're ready and willing to devote the time to your child's hair as you would your own.
Remember, the early stages of dreadlocking are a bit much for even the most patient adult and unlike adults, kids won't see nothin' wrong with playing in the rain after a fresh retwist.
Kids and Dreadlocks
- By naanis naturals
- Published 09/13/2007
- Kids and Dreadlocks
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Dreadlocking can be a tough journey, period. Adding kids to the equation only complicates matters. The easiest way to help your child make this transition is to at least have undergone it yourself. Nothing irritates me more than seeing a parent experimenting on their child. If you yourself aren't natural, but insist that your child never relax her hair, there's a problem. If you yourself don't have dreadlocks, then how can you rightly impose this "lifestyle" on your child?
Now some would argue, "They're my kids and I can do what I want." True, you can. But in this day and age where not fitting in can and has lead to significant psychological and societal troubles amongst kids, you'd be doing yourself, your child and society a favor by making sure he/she has the coping skills needed to deal with such a major change.
Now some would argue, "They're my kids and I can do what I want." True, you can. But in this day and age where not fitting in can and has lead to significant psychological and societal troubles amongst kids, you'd be doing yourself, your child and society a favor by making sure he/she has the coping skills needed to deal with such a major change.
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