A mother’s son’s hair prevents her from finding a school for him
Schools often have rules that both parents and students must follow, even if they don’t always make sense. This is where 11-year-old Farouk James comes in. Known on social media for his unique hairstyle, Farouk is having trouble finding a school that appreciates his individuality.
Finding a school for 11-year-old Farouk James, a popular child model with over 250,000 Instagram followers, has been a challenge for him and his mother, Bonnie. In the UK, many schools insist that Farouk cut his hair because of strict rules about hair length. Bonnie feels this is unfair, especially since Farouk’s hair is natural and uncolored. She believes that if Farouk were a girl, the school wouldn’t have an issue with his hair length, seeing this as a clear case of bias.
Farouk has always had thick hair, which even showed up in prenatal scans before he was born. He loves his hair and gets upset when he’s told he must cut it for school.
When Bonnie first enrolled Farouk’s older brother in school, hair length was often an issue. Her older son, now 23, was considered to have hair that was “too short,” so Bonnie hoped the school’s hair policy might have changed since then.
Bonnie found that many schools still have strict rules about hair. This meant Farouk would have to cut his hair to attend school, which Bonnie strongly opposed.
In response, Bonnie launched a viral campaign for change and sought support from other parents in similar situations, especially those with children who have Afro or dreadlock hairstyles. Bonnie and Farouk hope to challenge these policies and bring about real change.
“We’re forming a team called the Mane Generation to fight for changes to these rules. And it’s not just in the UK; this is a global issue,” she said.
For many men, having long hair is more than just a style—it’s a form of self-expression and empowerment. It’s a choice that highlights their strength and individuality.
Source: brightside
