My Husband Thinks We Should Allow Our Daughter Full Control Over Her Appearance. It's Really Not That Simple.
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An 11-year-old girl named Lola wants to adopt a side-shave haircut similar to those worn by Natalie Dormer and Cassie. Her brothers have had various hairstyles, and her parents have allowed their children to choose their own looks. However, Lola is highly sensitive to teasing, having previously experienced ridicule for a bob haircut. This has raised concerns for her parents, as they weigh whether to support her desire for self-expression against the potential impact on her social interactions and self-esteem.
"Lola wants a side-shave haircut like Natalie Dormer had in Game of Thrones and singer Cassie sported, but she is sensitive to others' judgment."
"She's thrown away sweaters and jackets after being teased at school, demonstrating her heightened sensitivity to appearance and peer judgment."
Read at Slate Magazine
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