In the Slate parenting column 'Care and Feeding,' a father expresses concern over his daughter's drastic hair dye change and her upset reaction to his colorblindness, which prevents him from seeing the difference. The article acknowledges the father's honesty but highlights that this is likely less about him and more about Judy's insecurities, potentially stemming from peer reactions. The advice stresses open communication and emphasizes the importance of discussing Judy's feelings about her appearance and any outside influences affecting her confidence.
First of all, I think you're taking the right cues from all this, that what matters is what's really going on with Judy.
It sounds like this is the first time she's really asked for your opinion of her appearance in earnest, so what is different now?
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