12-Year-Old UK Boy With Haircut Phobia Risks Getting Kicked Out Of School
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Farouk James 12, is having an argument with his school in London because it says his long hair does not fit their uniform rules.
A 12-year-old London boy, Farouk James, is at risk of being expelled from school due to a disagreement over his hair length, according to LBC. School officials claim his neatly braided hair violates the uniform policy, while Farouk's family argues it shouldn't because it's well-maintained and reflects his cultural background.
Farouk's mother, Bonnie, says the school has issued detentions since April and threatened expulsion if he doesn't cut his hair. She further explains that her husband is Ghanaian, where traditionally children's hair remains uncut until the age of three. Farouk's hair has simply grown longer than anticipated.
Bonnie expresses concern about the emotional toll this situation has taken on Farouk, highlighting similar experiences of other parents who were forced to cut their children's hair against their wishes.
