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[quote=Anonymous]New poster here, a lot of you need a crash course in exactly why representation matters, as you are busy commenting on the braids as though they are “just” a style issue without recognizing or realizing the long ongoing history of disrespect around Black hair. Braiding this little girls hair is not only a fashion choice and celebratory expression of style, but also protective of her scalp and hair. It is likely her hair braided or not requires a significant greater amount of upkeep then your kids hair does. It is inappropriate for any kid to be dumping sand, mulch etc…on another kid, and I’m certain kids have no clue that it matters more that they do it to one kid versus another…but brushing it off and insisting “oh kids do that” is not the answer.

Kids learn by being taught and the school has an obligation to keep kids safe yes, but also that the kids are treated with respect and dignity by other kids and staff. OP, I’d recommend a bonnet and maybe some hair love teaching at the school. Is the school mostly white? Could you bring in some picture books and talk to the kids about different types of hair and how to treat others kindly etc?

For everyone else suggesting “just don’t be high maintenance”, maybe read some of this:
 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protective_hairstyle#:~:text=Common%20types%20of%20protective%20hairstyles,hair%20length%20and%20promoting%20growth.

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