No, I will not force my son to have a haircut. Yes, he is just a young child, what's your point? That his desire to have long hair doesn't matter, that his opinion is unimportant? Well guess what - what he wants is important to him and me! And it's just hair FFS. And unlike some mothers, I'm happy to let my kids find out who they are for themselves and not try and force them into some stupid socially acceptable, one size fits all mould.
I think my son looks gorgeous, long hair or short. And, personally, I find your attitude completely offensive (yet again). So what if he has long hair; so what if I let him wear pink or nail polish. You're shocked and horrified that "he looks like a hippie or... or a...". Or a what? You can't even bring yourself to say it. A girl? Oh my goodness, what will other people think of me, his mother?! You know what? I don't care! 8-|
I am so glad we live at the opposite ends of the country (you don't think that was a coincidence, do you?).
And you've met him, spent time with him, talked with him. Yes, he's on the autism spectrum. No, there's nothing wrong with him. He is who he is and we love and respect him. We're not out to 'fix' him.
Your parenting advice is neither wanted or needed. Ever wonder why practically everything I do as a parent is what you never were to me? You've been a fine example of how not to parent a child. Did you know that one of my biggest fears is that I'll end up just like you? It's taken my psychologist a long time to convince me that I won't.
Yeah, merry Christmas to you too. And thanks for trying to guilt-trip me again. Whatever. But, honestly and sincerely, thank you for reminding me that I'm not you.
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