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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Then don't cut it. Wait. I'm assuming he doesn't have any formal events or presentations coming up. [/quote]

If they wait his fear will be stronger. Need to keep exposing him to getting his hair cut and he'll soon realize it's ok.[/quote]

He will not go to college with hair down to his feet. I promise you this. It is not a big deal. No need to make a thing out of it. Swimming lessons, yes, kids need to learn to swim, hair cut - no he will eventually ask for it himself or do it himself or some neighbors kid will. [/quote]

The “he won’t go to college like that” trope is the weirdest thing to me. I don’t think that’s anyone’s fear with regard to potty training or hair cutting or whatever. We’re trying to strike the right balance of authority and autonomy so that our kids feel secure and confident, and they go to college with good mental health and competent life skills. I just don’t think it’s a good argument, and it’s condescending. [/quote]

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