Posted by Michail (other posts) on February 20, 2014 at 02:36:04 Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Someone talk some sense into me posted by Validus on February 19, 2014 at 11:45:40:
: Hey bro, it's been a while... nice to hear from you! I understand your frustration, but from what you've written here, I think that if you do cut your hair short, it won't be long before you regret the decision.
: A lot of guys here will probably just encourage you to leave it alone. However, if you really feel that this is the time for a significant change, I think dreads might be an awesome way for you to go. They would suit you well, look good with your other mods, and once they've matured, are very versatile yet low-maintenance. My oldest son (now 13) started his about 1-1/2 years ago, using no wax, just back combing, palm rolling, and tightening them up with a small crochet hook. They looked pretty good from the beginning, but really started looking mature around the 9-month mark. He also had very straight hair to start with, and I suspect your hair texture would naturally lock up even sooner and tighter.
: Whatever you decide to do, please keep us posted, and don't be a stranger!
: Cheers,
: Val
I must ask you a question, Validus.
Have you heard of cultural appropriation? Lots of SJW's (Social Justice Warriors) on Tumblr claim that dreadlocks worn by anyone other than black people is cultural appropriation and they do not approve of it. The topic has been debated numerous times and there is still a lot of differing opinions, but I would like to hear yours, being the father of someone who wears dreadlocks and isn't black. And if someone were to point that out in front of you and your son, how would you handle that?
Also, was the person who did your sons dreadlocks black?