9 Things To Not Say About A Black Child’s Hair
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Jazmine Denise
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They need a relaxer
To relax one’s hair is a personal choice. It’s not really anyone’s place, aside from the child’s parents, to decide whether or not a child should have their hair relaxed. To repeatedly tell a child or their parents that they “need” a relaxer is a violation of boundaries and it should be dealt with accordingly. Sadly, we often let these little comments slide because they typically come from our elders and we don’t want to come off as disrespectful. However, there are respectful ways to reinforce boundaries with loved ones and it’s important to do so — especially when the self-image and self-esteem of our children are at stake.
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