This has to be one of the best topics I've read in a long time. I have enjoyed reading all of the posts.
Linny,
I have a friend who has decided that she will not do anything to her daughter's hair until she is able to "take care of it herself." The child is 7. She has a VERY dry afro. This little girl looks at my daughter's hair and says she wants long hair too. They keep it cut short. I can't tell anyone what to do with their child, but it saddens me to see this little girl's hair. Her mother says it is just too much to deal with.
Hearing your story reminded me. Thank you guys for caring enough about your children's self esteem. Ok, I will get off my soap box now.
Jen what you have heard is true; lock your doors. Those boys are too handsome.