Would this fall into neglect? There is a child I know, who is 9 and she always has extremely knotty hair - as in almost her whole head of hair is one massive knot. She is also a very shy child. The mother just laughs it off when it is mentioned, saying that her DD doesn't like having it brushed.
I can't help feeling this is neglectful. I know that other children tease the girl because of it and she generally seems like she lacks confidence etc.
The excuse doesn't really wash with me either, my DD who is 4 doesn't like her hair brushed sometimes but there is no way I would go a day without brushing it.
AIBU for this to spike my concern? I feel sorry for the girl and feel I can't help being judgemental to the mother. AIBU?
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To judge the parents of a child who always has extremely knotty, unkempt hair?
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OhGodNotAnotherUserName · 09/04/2016 00:10
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