When I wrote a post several months ago, about kids having weird hair color and styles, with and without approval of their parents, one grandmother asked what she should do because her daughter styled the grandchild’s and her own hair in unusual colors and styles.
Weird hair image: sxc.hu
Generally these are phases that young adults, teens and youngsters go through. Much has to do with the movies, tv, and current styles they see in magazines and on the Internet. So much of this goes in cycles.
I’ve noticed this year, in my work with youngsters and teens, that hair colors and styles are getting more normal for the most part. Youngsters, who may have unusual hair styles (with parental consent or design, when very small) often discontinue these when they’re older. Whether this is from peer pressure or their own decision not to be so different, I don’t know. Probably some of both. Other times they will try something different if their friends are for awhile.
There isn’t much as a grandparent one can do except express your opinion in a diplomatic manner, compliment when you see something you like, make suggestions if you have the relationship where you can, and wait for this cycle to pass.
What do you think? What has been your experience?
Post from: Blisstree