Want To Address Teen Mental Health? Let’s Start With Hair.
A piece appeared on another platform a few days ago about a teen who was banned from attending his classes because his hair didn’t conform with school rules.
Give me a second…need to calm myself again.
His dreadlocks were braided and neatly wrapped on top of his head.
The school said it violated their dress code.
His parents went to court and they sided with the school. Surprised? Not me. Not for one second.
In case you didn’t read about it — https://www.npr.org/2024/08/07/nx-s1-5066868/crown-act-darryl-george-hair-discrimination-case.
And maybe you remember this story from last year about a Native American student who was forced to cut his hair because it didn’t comply with school district “hair policy” — https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/22/us/indigenous-elementary-student-forced-cut-hair-aclu-reaj/index.html.
Curious…is this boys only or are girls being told what they can and can’t do with their hair. I think I know the answer on this one.
What the hell are we teaching our kids?
What the hell are we doing to encourage them to be who they are?
What the hell are we teaching them about honoring their culture and heritage?
