Hair cut

[WeBurnedSoBrightWeBurnedOut]

Hi all

DC is 5, has beautiful long hair, wants it cutting to just past shoulders, currently about 3 inches from bottom of back. Gets in their way at school and when playing (even when tied up)and generally annoys them.

One parent is happy for them to have it cut. Other parent flat out refusing, so...

YANBU - their hair, their choice, regardless of young age.
YABU - too young to make the decision themselves, the hair stays long.

Your kid sounds like a very sensible girl. Long straggly hair looks messy and thin, and you can’t do much with it. To her shoulders will look tidy and smart and will be easier for her to manage.

@merryhouse

She has actually taken a chunk out of her hair before, but not in defiance at being told she can't have her hair cut. That was just standard unable to resist the urge to snip.

I'm glad i've been backed up here, i already knew i was right in trusting her ability to know her own mind. She came to me to ask about it, i didn't even know it was bothering her, i thought she was still loving her Rapunzel hair but obviously not. That's enough for me.