Posted by Ken in SF (other posts) on January 26, 2012 at 23:09:35 Previous Next
In Reply to: Want to cut my waist length hair, need advice. posted by Why? on January 25, 2012 at 14:00:23:
Hi there Mr. Why?
A couple of thoughts that might be helpful for me to share here...
First of all, not unlike some of the others who have already replied have said to you: in proportion to how excellent your grades in school are, your parents are probably not going to worry too much about how long your hair is. However, if your grades aren't so good, then they will probably put pressure on you in other ways as well as hair.
That issue aside, while living in a household where you are still financially dependent upon your parents for your education (as well as survival), sometimes it's a bit easier on everyone concerned to "pick and choose your battles" according to whatever is seriously most important to you....
Here's a good example of what I mean:
For me, having long hair is more important to me than whatever clothes I have to wear (at work, for example) -- so, if I have to compromise SOMEthing, I'd rather compromise on my clothing style, than to ever give in to cutting off my hair. (I can always wear wild-looking clothes for special occasions; but gluing my hair back on my head is unfortunately NOT a possibility - LOL)....
I hope it all works out between you and your parents -- and my best to you!!
- Ken in San Francisco