Would you let your male kid grow his hair long?

Question

If there's no haircut policy. I just wish there's no haircut policy for that.

NineBreaker · Accepted Answer

Yes. When I was a little kid, I had a big afro. I wouldn't mind if my hypothetical kid grow his out.

My condition is: just let it grow out: No cornrows, no braids, DEFINITELY no relaxing... etc. Maybe dreads are OK. MAYBE.

Why? I don't want him to be mistaken for a girl, and be treated as such. Not that there is anything wrong with being a girl, it's just that he is not a girl.

I was born in Sudan, and in my culture, only men grow Afros, and only women braid or relax their hair.
Usually, only Sufi dervishes (all of whom are men) are the ones who grow dreads.

When he's all grown up, he can do whatever he wants. No longer my business.

Spawnface · Accepted Answer

Those kids look great.

It wouldn't really be all my decision. My goal would be to get the kid thinking critically and independantly as soon as physically possible. Before I even reigned in on the matter I hope to achieve the status where my little midget can look at himself and know how to present himself without looking like a fool.

Wonderer89 · Accepted Answer

If he was really obsessed with keeping it long then we’d try it, but he’d need to be willing to put in effort to keep it clean and tidy. If he can’t then it’s coming off

kaewk · Accepted Answer

Honestly depends if he can take care of it or not. If my son just walks around with a knot the size of a golf ball there’s a problem.

Baranovel01 · Accepted Answer

I wouldn't be against, as long as the child was comfortable that way 😊 I find these long haired angels very cute I suppose 😂

WalterBlack · Answer

When the child is old enough to pick out clothes that match and look presentable, then I suppose it would be ok. Until then, their parents should set some limits on hairstyles. I'm almost sure a parent picked out the clothes for these kids. To me that means the kids are not mature enough to pick out their own hairstyle. And I think short hair is usually a safe bet for boys. So, if I had a son who was over the age of 9 or 10, I would let him grow his hair long.

fauchelevent · Answer

Sure. My boyfriend's hair is down to his shoulderblades so we're not gonna have an issue if we have a son and he wants to grow his hair longer like his dad.

RussianNestingDoll · Answer

My son has gorgeous hair. I let him grow it long and told him it was his decision when to cut it. He went and got it cut for 8th grade graduation. He surprised us all.

ShortCircuit · Answer

I don't want kids, but if I did have a son, of course I would let him. In fact, he would most likely end up wanting to because kids tend to mimic their parents.

MascGirls · Answer

I don't see why not. Society has taken a turn towards accepting it recently. More girls with short hair, more guys with long hair.

Justacatlady · Answer

Yeah, I’d want my kid to have a sense of self. If they want pink hair with polka dots, I’m game. It’s just hair.

9teen · Answer

Preferably no, but if he really wants to grow his hair like that, I would let him.

Why I don't prefer it is because he could be mistaken for a girl and he could get bullied. Also short medium hair is easier to keep clean and looks better.

jimyee · Answer

Well, I'm growing my hair out so it'd be pretty hypocritical of me if I didn't allow him to, but I don't want kids so that shouldn't ever happen.

920_M · Answer

If he wants to grow his hair, sure... I would let him.

Factshurt90 · Answer

People worry about the wrong fucking things... of course, I would. It's hair!

hhues · Answer

I want to let it grow fairly long before the first haircut, but not to the point where it becomes too much of a hassle. I never want to give my kids a buzz cut unless they ask for it.

TripleAce · Answer

Ya it’s fine. Lots do it  Not lots but the ones that want to do it sometimes. Eventually they cut it though. Just easier to manage  It’s cute for a bit ya

0112358 · Answer

I’d let him if he wanted to maintain it.  I’d also recommend against it. The cool men with long hair you imagine you will look like... it doesn’t work when you’re a prepubescent boy.

isayboo · Answer

I dont mind kids with long hair. But the thing is they are kids. Long hair is hard to maintain. They do look cute but That would be extra work for me.

Anonymous · Answer

No but only because it takes extra time to wash and take care of. Once they have reached an age where they can take care of their own hygiene they are free to grow out their hair. My boyfriend has had long hair since he was 14.

katiegirl2003 · Answer

No because my little brother did that and everyone thought he was a girl.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Fuck yeah, I grew mine long! If it wasn't for dad forcing crew cuts on me when I was a kid, it'd be a LONG longer, now!!!

coachTanthony · Answer

As long as the kid is old enough to wash his own hair then fine by me but not until then LOL.

virginme · Answer

They looks good. I had log hairs when i was kid, they aren't that long though.

Clo917 · Answer

Sure, I see no reason why I wouldn't allow that.

Apple1996 · Answer

Nah I buzz my kids. Maybe as teens I would allow it but not as kids

Travis_Skyles · Answer

My families hair is far too curly, they would just get a jew-fro.

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah sure. I wouldn't encourage it but if that's what he wanted then hey I won't have to spend as much money on haircuts.

Anonymous · Answer

No his little ass is gonna drop, give me 60 and bring home a gold healthcare plan for retirement. Da ffuu

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah I see no problem. As long as he's not wearing a dress

A-man-22 · Answer

Yes, not much wrong with it if it was styled correctly.

SketchForger · Answer

I was allowed to as long as I took care of it. Hair health is important

OldSchool_Metalhead · Answer

Nothing wrong with it i think its cute <3

guccitaee230 · Answer

Yah, why not? It looks super cute

Anonymous · Answer

My grandparents let my dad grow his hair out in the 70's. He's now married with children, but has much shorter hair. Losing it of course, as he's now 61

BrightAct · Answer

If that's how it makes him feel confident then yes

turnmypainintopower1 · Answer

if he wanted long hair I would let him grow it out

MrMansonsPocketPssy · Answer

YES YES YES xx ~ Mrs Manson

TheBookFather · Answer

It's a way of self expression that hurts no one. Not offensive or vulgar.

SongBird3 · Answer

Not really. I dont think its attractive. If they are 18 they can do what they want

Rubified94 · Answer

If he liked it like that, yeah.

besticanexplain116 · Answer

Your hair is your identity.

Wolframium · Answer

Yes I would. Why not? But I'd like to have girls.

Jo1991 · Answer

Sure why not?

ThatInsaneChick · Answer

I would encourage it, even.

House5plusforth · Answer

unless someone say No,

Elizabeth00 · Answer

Hey rockstar have long hair.

PrettyRegular · Answer

I guess but not too long.

call_me_scar · Answer

Sure why not

peechiekeen · Answer

Sure why not

Deathraider · Answer

I don't see why not.

PrincessGrail · Answer

Yeah, sure.

dontgofalling · Answer

Sure

humanearth · Answer

It his head let him

c2123212 · Answer

Yes of course

Anonymous · Answer

You're annoying

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

No. Long hair is for woman not men.

Anonymous · Answer

Not if it was a boy

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