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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you’re making the right decision OP. If it makes her that uncomfortable and affects her for the rest of the day, it’s not worth dealing with the hassle. I don’t get why people think children should trudge through every uncomfortable thing they dislike doing because that’s how it’s always been done and they prefer not to make waves when there are easier options available. Sometimes they have to suck it up and do it, and maybe it builds character, but sometimes we don’t need to unnecessarily inconvenience ourselves and there are lessons to be learned in that too. [/quote]

Thanks, this is exactly my feeling, why do children have to do something uncomfortable which provides no benefit just "because." I make her do plenty of other things she doesn't like to do because I see a benefit to them. [/quote]

What? You are a terrible parent, OP. Makes her uncomfortable?? Again, OP, there are swim caps. But even if a little of her hair gets wet she should be able to manage fine. If not — get her a hair cut!! You are raising an entitled wuss.

Are you one of those crazy moms that use the blow dryer at the pool to dry their DD’s hair until every last hair is dry? For 30 + minutes? 
Have you noticed how most people don’t do that but everyone still manages to function just fine? Thoughts?[/quote]

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