Mohawks

I think that it is not something that should be done. I believe that putting a child on display in that manner is not right. Additionally, I feel the same way about little girls in bikinis. I just think that they need to be kids not a projection of what the parents want to be!

Well, I've read a lot of the responses, and there are some good points made, but honestly and personally, I would never let any of my children have a mohawk haircut. While they are under 18 and my responsibility, they will conform to my rules and values, and a 'regular' boy's haircut is what I feel is appropriate and sets a foundation of self-respect and taking pride in one's appearance. When they become adults, they can choose to look riduculous if they want - and they will be old enough to pick up on the attitude towards them and the way they'll be perceived. If you want respect, you have to earn it - not throw it out the window.
When I see children with mohawks, I wonder what in the world their parents were thinking. I feel bad for children, and think it's a poor reflection of the parents. I cut my children's hair at home (7 haircuts can get expensive), and if one of them wanted a version of it for a day (where I would just be cutting the sides and back for the time being...), I would allow them to have a "silly" day, but then it would be time to get cleaned up and finish the haircut. I choose my battles, but there are some aspects I will not compromise.

if the child wants it...it is just hair...it grows back. My son who is now 10 went through a phase around 4 or 5 that he thought they were cool. we let him do it once and he loved it. He also did it again around halloween this year. He didn't have it long either time...about a week.

I can only assume that you are looking for an honest answer, so here goes. I just don't like the cut. I don't think that anyone (child or adult) looks good with one. But, when I see a mohawk on a child, I don't really think about the child, because they don't typically make the decision. I think that the parent's are silly for making their son look silly. I certainly don't pass the judgment of degenerate or rebellious statements. I don't know if this answers your question or not, I hope in some way.

Dear DL,
I'm a 55 year old grandma of 5. My oldest grandson decided to grow a mohawk a few years ago, he was about 14 I think. His parents weren't happy about it, but didn't forbid it. I went to pick him up to go shopping with him, not knowing he had the mohawk. They (his parents) thought I would be upset and not want to be seen with him. This was a LONG mohawk, stuck out quite a bit. Anyway, I didn't say anything bad about it when I saw him, we just went shopping as usual. It was actually fun seeing the reactions of people in the stores, and seeing him interact with them, answering questions about it. It kind of brought him out of himself and got him involved with people. No one in the family made a big deal about it, the novelty of it wore off after awhile, and he got tired of all the work it took to keep it looking right. His hair is now a 'normal' cut. Hairstyles are kids way of expressing themselves, a small thing THEY can control. Pick your battles, hair styles change faster than diapers sometimes!

I'm from a town where the school mascot is an Indian. During football season a local hair salon gives mohawks to many people, of all ages. It's all about school spirit. It's actually kind of cool.
I myself have never been a fan if the cut - I just keep seeing Mr. T in my head - but my 9 year old has asked for years for one. Our compromise is this. Every year at our Vacation Bible Adventure (Bible School) we have a crazy hair night. So we cut his hair and give him a mohawk, decorate it up with colored gel, etc - he loves it. We only let it go for a week or so, then buzz it off. It gives him a chance to sport the do - and a month to grow some hair back before school starts.
They say you have to choose your battles in parenting, to me a haircut is not worth a battle.
God Bless,
T.

If he wants a mohawk, and you can handle it, why not?

My boys have the "shaggy skater" thing going on (which I think is cute anyhow) but what I hear from family all the time is "are you gonna get those boys a hair cut?" I just tell them to ask the boys if they want one. :) My daughter looks through the books at the salon and picks out her own style. As long as it's clean and combed, I give my kids freedom of choice when it comes to hair (and most clothes). It's really a matter of whether or not you can handle the criticism. Let him try it - if he likes it, he's a happy kid.... if he doesn't, he'll try something new and will have learned something about himself. He will also have learned more about making his own choices and what's comfortable for him. I think it's great to let kids have a say in how they want to look. We shouldn't teach our kids that in order to be accepted, you must do this (or cut your hair like this). But this is coming from a family where dad is a dread-locked hippie, so.... :)

I have one word.
Stupid. (sorry)

I think they are cute to do every once and again... not necessarily CUT them that way, but let them just spike their hair up in the middle... "faux hawk" sytle, haha. Here's a picture of my kids (who are wonderful by the way!) and I've had nothing but compliments on the picture, even from elder people that see the picture in a big frame at my work. :)

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Absolutely BRUTAL!! ;-)

Honestly-
I think mowhawks are away for a kid to SCREAM I NEED ATTENTION. Having worked with middle school kids for years that is usually what is attached to them. When I see little kids with mowhawks as in the age of your son. I think now their is a mom or dad who is screaming I NEED ATTENTION. I want every one to think I am the COOL parent. Which usually makes me think- now there is a parent who needs help and needs to learn that being cool is not as cool as being a good parent.
When A middle school kid decides to try somethingnew, let them. When a 4 year old who should NOT have any knowledge of doing something with their hair...its the parents.

sorry just beinghonest with what I think upon seeing a kid like that

Better on kids than on new college graduates out looking for a job!

Honestly, I'm no fan of the mohawk, but I've taken a page from a good friend's book: she has good kids; REALLY GOOD kids. They wanted to dye their hair purple, so she helped them, since hair dye can be a dangerous chemical and she didn't want any accidents. When all of her friends asked her WHY she did it, she said, "I have good kids. They don't drink, smoke, swear, steal, and they aren't running around having sex or vandalizing property. If they want to cut loose a little and have purple hair, it's no big deal. It's just hair. It will grow out."

Pretty cool advice.

My son is 7 and wants one SO bad he has resorted to cleaning his room and making his bed...lol (I love it) that aside I told him once summer vacation comes I will cut it for him and when school starts again we'll shave his head. Let'em be kids as long as the child wants it that way fine, but when a parent just does it to a small 2 yr old then I think it's more for them. Heck he may even get his wish and I'll dye it blue!

Hi D L! My next door neighbor recently gave her 2 boys mohawks. My neighbor's backyard is fenced in, and when I look at the boys playing in the backyard I can't help but think they look like a couple of roosters running around. Please don't get me wrong - I try to be very accepting of others' preferences, but I must admit that this look is a little distracting, especially on such young children (the neighbor boys aren't any older than 3).

Good luck on your decision - but if I had to choose I'd skip out on the mohawk until the teenage years!

I don't care for the "mohawk" - where the sides are shaved.

We have been "doing" our son's hair since he was about 1 year old...

it is just a normal cut but we do many different things with it. Usually it is spiked on top. Sometimes we do a 'mohawk' - not where it is shaved on the sides... we just spike it in a row in the middle of his head. Sometimes we go down the back, too. TODAY he wanted a "triple mohawk" - again not shaved ont he sides (it never has been) - the sides are all combed neatly down and there are three strips on the top of his head that are spiked in rows. It looks COOL... he gets many many compliments - most people LIKE it! Some of the older generation in our family and church don't care for it when we "do" it. They compliment on it when we just dry it and comb it normally. But we get very very FEW compliments when it is normal.

When my dh does it for him it is a normal style but with a little flip in the front. He has so many styles... it is NICE to have changes.

WHEN THIS ALL STARTED? I didn't want his sisters to SPIKE it... he was so little and Dad said oh let them do it. Our son wanted it, too... so we did and now that is just HIM - and he is the complete OPPOSITE of a NAUGHTY BOY! He is only 5 1/2 but is a very well behaved Christian boy! We get many compliments from many teachers in his school! We did in PRESCHOOL, too.

THE HAIRCUT does NOT change the BEHAVIOR --- sometimes those WITH behaviors that aren't good are more often those who sport that cut!

I agree with (I Think it was) Mandy M

Wow I know you have heard a lot and most of it bothered me. It's sad to see that people are so judgemental and catty about something so simple as hair. And to all those people who were negative, shame on you, grow up. Learn to judge people by who they are not what they look like! It's sad to see so much closed-mindedness when you should be teaching your children acceptance.

If your child wants a mohawk, go for it. You don't have to spend time worrying about what other people (or should I say other MOTHERS) think about a haircut. And for those that said it isn't a kids haircut or not to do it because they are kids...this IS the time to do it. It's fun! To those that say a mohawk is "unnecessary," so are highlights!

I like mohawks! It shows individuality.

Don't do it. I think they look horrible. Our neighbor's little boy has a "tail" and looks like a miniature throw-back from the 80's. And, his parents must think it is so cool as they keep saying, (after each haircut), did you see his tail? Ugh! Little boys should look like little boys, not small punkers or hippies. Good grief!

Here goes...Trashy.

They look ridiculous!

Honestly, they don't look good or cute on ANYONE. It's usually the parent that wants it for their young child. Why would you want your child to look absolutely silly? Also kids with those "cuts" tend to misbehave. I don't know why, but give your child a chance and they get "made fun of" because they do look so silly.

Wow I know you have heard a lot and most of it bothered me. It's sad to see that people are so judgemental and catty about something so simple as hair. I let my son (who was 4) do a faux hawk...his decision not to do a full. I really didn't care what others thought. Granted I'm a mother of three...soon to be four and have black and pink hair. To each their own. If your son wants to express himself in this way (or one of your girls) I say now is the time to do it. I let my daughter choose her own clothes and they don't always match...isn't that sort of the same idea? To let them develop and learn to make their own decisions? I figure the more reasonable, the better...clothes/hair...all changeable things. The worst that comes from it? He decides he doesn't like it, you shave it and start the pallet all over again. And to all those people who were negative, shame on you, grow up. Learn to judge people by who they are not what they look like! (And the word is ridiculous...not rediculous...or however you spelled it.) It's sad to see so much closed-mindedness when you should be teaching your children acceptance.

I agree with Pam R. I am also Native American descent. I have raised my 3 sons who have had hair every color of the rainbow as teens. Pick and choose your battles. Hair grows fast and changes like the wind. They grow out of these phases. My sons are now grown with children of their own. They are hard workers and such. It doesnt hurt to give a little freedom on certain things.

As a Kindergartem teacher/tutor, many of us have talked about a few of our students in the school who have them and they can be very distracting. The kids seem to become more energetic and rambunctious (not sure of the spelling). I really don't care for the way it looks either, but that is my own opinion. However, I have seen the difference in behavior. Who knew something like a haircut could be that much of a change!

I think it's interesting that every responder assumed that you were going to give your BOY a mohawk. Be a real reble and give the mohawk to your girls! (or should that be girlzzz?)

in the grand scheme of ''life''
who really cares what his hair actually looks like.....especially, when HE chose his haircut..the confidence he gains, with his opinion counting is absolutely "priceless"
and is for all the world to see, a very LOVED little man.
God bless you!

Honestly...I think they look rediculous! Especially on a 4 yr. old

Unless your child is in the World Wrestling Federation or you live in a trailer park, a mohawk is unnecessary.

Personally, I think it looks stupid. no matter the age of the person. Even more so if the child is younger because it's the parent's fault they look foolish.

I think that you are setting the child up for unnecessary struggles by giving him a mohawk. Even if he is generally well-liked by other kids, there will be those that begin making fun of the hairdo. Other parents will also have their opinion and may begin to view him, or you, differently whether or not they say anything to you directly. There kids may hear the opinions and suddenly think he is "bad" because if it. Because of the mohawk stigma, there are the people that meet him for the first time that will misjudge his and your character.

Although it's seemingly easy to say, "screw what everyone else thinks", it's what every one thinks that will give him a hard time. It's just not fair to put your son in that position at such a young age where he will not be able to effectively deal with it.

Simply put, I wouldn't do it because there is no necessity. If he wants the mohawk, that could be a priveledge he earns when he is old enough to deal with the potential consequences.

Personally, I think they're a little dorky. Besides, I'd hate to mess with all the product you'd have to put in their hair to get it to stand on end. I'd rather not put lots of chemicals in my kid's hair.

It is only a haircut - a phase. It will grow out. They grow
up and sometimes it get worse. :) :)

A lot of the little boys who play football around here get mohawks every year and honestly its pretty cute. Some of them have their number shaved into the side of their hair too.

I am a single mom of 2 boys, now grown up. If the mohawk is what the child wants, not you,it can be a great impowering tool for kids. It is a way for them to express their individuality. It's hair, it will grow back. Same goes for them dressing themselves. It may not match or what we would have picked out but it gives them a great since of accomplishment and pride.

Tacky.

Fun for a couple of summer days - - maybe. Of course, I'd probably give in when my little guy makes that request, but I'd have to shave it off of him after a few days.

My best friends' nephew has one and I normally don't like them, but his is SOOOOOO cute on him. It is shorter so they really don't have to do a lot of styling. It looks really cute in the summer too becasue the rest of his head gets tan. He is only 4 yr. old and had one last year also, and he really likes it. His parents are young "hip" parents I guess you could say, but they would let him wear it however he wants.

lol...personally, I'm not a huge fan. HOWEVER, I think hair and clothes are two of the stupidest fights you can have with your kids. If a stupid-looking mohawk makes him happy, let him go for it! Just remind him that when he looks back at pictures in 10 years, he is not allowed to blame you for letting him look like an idiot ;)

personally I don't like mohawks on anyone, but it's just hair it will grow back just be sure it's something he wants & that he knows he liable to get poked fun at.

I love them! They are so cute, especially in the summer. If I had a boy he would DEFINATELY have one!!!

Why not try a 'faux hawk'? Then, if he doesn't like it, you can get all of his hair trimmed to the same length. If he LOVES it and wants the real thing, cut it over the summer.

I do not like a full mohawk, especially on teenagers, or really anyone for that matter. But I had an accident one day. I usually buzz my 4 yr olds hair about 1/4 to 1/2 inch all the way around. One day I was cutting it, and forgot to put the guard on the shears, and cut a strip in the back all the way to the skin before I realized!! So I thought it would be funny to leave one strip on the top unshaved and do the rest, since it was too late. It was only about 1/4 inch long mohawk, but he thought it was funny. And it was summer/fall soccer season, so he was really excited to show his team. We left it just for his games, and then shaved it back off. It's spring soccer season now, and he wanted it done again, so we did it through practice and I just shaved it b/c we had to get pictures done. Anyway, he likes it, everyone comes up to him and tells him how much they like it. He gets the biggest smile on his face when people comment. So for a little while if it makes them happy, why not? If that's the worst, so be it, it will grow back.

I think they are cute for the summer! My neighbor has twin boys with them and they are so cute!

It is only hair and it will grow back. This is a time that kids want to be kids and have a time where they feel "safe" being different. There is no harm in it. Just be sure and take lots of pictures for the family album. They will love that you let them do it, and feel a bit proud that they did it. It's all in fun.

Sure! Give it a try during the summer! Something fun to do for the summer months, not sure if I would go with it during the school year, though

everything we wear and do says something about us. The way we wear our hair does, especially. Mohawks, in my opinion give kids "permission" to be punks. I am a mother of two boys (6 & 8) and I want my boys to grow to be gentlemen that respect themselves and others. Mohawks, inspire the kind of attitude that I don't want my kids to "catch."

I'm 49 & it used to bother me a lot, but now I realize it's just a fad. I'd rather see it on a kid than a teenager or adult.

You know - it is just hair. It will grow back. Is it going to hurt anyone because your son has a mohawk? No, it isn't. If he wants it and you are okay with it, do it. He is only little once. I tend to give in to the things that make my daughter an individual. If he hates it shave it all off and then start from scratch.

Good Luck!!

My boys 5 and 3 have frequently asked for mowhawks. I have given them to them and they love it. I figure you have to give you kids a little space to experiment...even at such a young age. My 5 year old just asked to have his head shaved bald, so we did that, it really looked awful to be honest, but he was quite proud of his new look.

You just my want to check with your school first, our school has a dress code and no mowhaks are allowed, so it is just a summer cut.

Good Luck

TERRIBLE!!
On anyone.

Honestly, rediculous, but I think that about teenagers and adults alike, just not a very appealing hair style

Hi DL

Mohawks on kids (especially toddler/preschool aged children) are not my thing.

But, that said neither is having my infant daughter's ears pierced. I think piercing a baby's ears is like giving them a tattoo...something that should be a learning/growing experience when they're "old enough".

I know that's probably an old fashioned view for someone my age but...

While I don't think mohawks are quite THAT drastic...it's still perceived as an imposition of a parent's "personal style tastes" being thrust upon a child.

The other side of that coin is...it's just hair...it'll grow back and I would NEVER be so disrespectful as to tell a parent what is right for THEIR child.

So if it's something your child wants & you're ok w/it...why not... no big deal. :)

My honest opinion: not my fave. But here's the thing. I have learned as my children have gotten older that there are things I don't really enjoy and things I just can't tollerate. What I did was let them choose their "summer hair." I chose the rest of the time. For my kids it was crazy colors like red (the fire engine variety) or blue. The thing is they are looking for ways (especially in a large family like ours, D L) to be individual. They want to be special and stand out. I figure if a blue mohawk is the worst thing they do to make that happen, it is a good news kind of day. It may look appalling to me, but it is hair, not a tattoo or a piercing. It grows back and washes out.

I don't think it's appropriate or necessary. Kids can have more "extreme" hairdos etc when they get older. Let them be KIDS!!!

personally, I think they're cute. However, I used to work at a school, and it kind of embarrassed ME how judgmental the other adults were of 'different' hairstyles. Do what you and your son want, people are always going to judge and sometime your kids are going to learn that lesson. If he wants the haircut maybe you should explain to him that some people might think he is a 'naughty boy' just because of his hair, and it will be up to him to show them that he is REALLY a 'super good boy' then let him decide if he really still wants it.

Here's the way I look at it. Control their appearance while you can and set limits while it's still not a big deal to them. If you let them do crazy ugly stuff to their hair at a young age, how are you going to justify why they can't do ugly things to their hair during their teenage years? I think that if you dress your kid respectful, they will carry the attitude along with it. If you dress them to be a punk, you're only asking for them to develop that attitude as well.

Honestly....I think a lot of parents are in nastalgia to see their kids with one. And the kids are gonna do what they think is impressing their parents. I have seen a couple 1st graders at my son's school with them, which I think is a bit young. But if my son wanted to try it, I would let him - when he got a little older. I have always tried to let him be his own person (within reason). I am just glad he requests the #2 clipper cut! LOL....

My 7½ yr. old has had a mohawk about 3 times now. He loves it, the school doesn't mind, and it's different. Sometimes he gets tired of having normal hair like everyone else. I try to limit mohawks to summer though, just because some schools are funny about that kind of stuff...which I think is stupid, but whatever. But his last one, he was in school...it was just in January and February. His school isn't picky about it.

I love them on little boys!! When I have a little boy he WILL have one!!

This is kinda ironic since just last week one of my SO's coworkers had to go get her son from school because he had a mohawk, he was not aloud back untill his hair was cut. To my knowledge this is not the only school where this has been happening so i'd just avoid it, but that is just me, i prefer long hair on boys anyways. lol

I don't really have an opinion, it's a personal choice.
I would let my son get one if he wanted one or dye his hair blue or green, theory being, he would get the wacky hair out of his system at a young age so when he has to enter the work force he doesn't try the rebellion thing. Now tatoos from here to there, more permanent, those I would have issue with!

I think they are cute. One good thing about cutting hair..It grows back if you don't like it:)

Frankly, being part Native American and the tribe isn't Mohawk, I think if the child wants one let him have one. I can remember when I was in my 20's (I am a cosmetologist and now 56) I was the only one in our town who would cut them and I really got a kick out of it.
It is a phase, they grow out of it and decide on a less flambouant why to express themselves later on.
If you find them upsetting let him have a modified one only an inch to two inches long on the top and going down the back of his head. Have your stylist remember that the mohawks were a graduating length and the back should be longer as it grows out so that eventually the hair being held straight up in the back at the bottom should be the same length as the hair on top of the head.
If the worst thing he ever does is want to have a strange hairstyle feel grateful.
P. R

I love it!!!! I also give my almost 8 month old a mohawks sometimes!!!

Funny topic :) I personally do NOT like mohawks, but, to each his own.

I have no problem with it... my son loves the color green, so I let him have green hair one summer. I waited until he was out of school though.

I figure, let them experiment. They'll have to grow up soon enough anyway.

This is a great question! My four year old has been asking for a mohawk (and green and orange dye!) for a year now.

I finally told him when he hit the six month mark of consistently asking for it that a) if he can go potty in the potty without ANY outside accidents and b) accumulates enough "good behavior stickers" then I have no issue with getting his hair done for him.

I think it's a great reward and an interesting way for a child to express themself. And if they change their mind after getting it- it's only hair. It'll grow back. : )

M.

Honestly? I think that give the child the image of being unkept and unruley. With this image it encourages people to look for this behavior even if it is not there. sorry....

Ok you wanted honesty I just don't like the cut as well. It seems like my husband thinks that it is "cool" but I do not think it is. Best of luck in your situation!

I think they are cute on ocassion, my son will be 7months tomorrow and his hair is finally getting longer and thicker that I put it in a mohawk after his bath and I think it's cute. I don't think i'd ever go as far as when he's older with more hair getting it cut that way. But everyone has thier own opinions.

It's my ds's head, his body, his time and if he wants a mohawk he can have one. It's not permanent, and it doesn't hurt anyone.
His hair is long right now because that's how he wants it. If he wants it shaved, we'll do that.
At this point (age 3.5) I'd really discourage it if he asked to cut his hair into an actual mohawk. I'm not into "doing" his hair every day. hehehe But if he asked me to try to fix his hair into a fauxhawk, sure, why not?

I might draw a line if it were going to cause him trouble in school or something. Or not...it would be a good excuse to homeschool.

But...take that as you will. I had my hair buzzed for a while and loved it. I had a mohawk for a short amount of time until I realized it was more work than I cared for. And my dp has dreads down to the small of his back. So, yeah, we're open to alternative hairstyles.

i think mohawks are cute! i have a 2yr old and when he was a baby all he had was a mohawk patch and that was ow it grew in naturally! so we went him it and did the mohawk thing and everyone thought it was adorable! he still loves when i do his hair, he will sit there and try to get it to stick up by himself but, he knows only mommy has the foam to make it stick up all day!! :) for all of those people that think it is a bad idea for many different reason: really? you want to be that closed-minded and have your child not be able to express his personality!? What about when your child gets older? are you willing to lock them in there room so they don't see the cool cloths or the cool hair cuts? i know i am a young mother (23 yr), but i still think that your child should be able to express themselves no matter what age. and yes when my son is older he can do wahtever he wants to his hair and wear whatever he wants-as long as it makes him comfortable and confident!!! It will be his own style!!! so grow up people, its just hair!!

Personally, I think they are fine. My nephew has had them a couple of times and their hair does grow out kinda fast, so it doesn't seem to be a big deal. In fact, I think it looks really cute on most little boys! There are so few things that they can have fun with....mom always telling them what to wear, where they go, etc..it''s kind of a fun thing they can enjoy that's all their own.

Again, just my opinion.

I gave my 2yo a fauxhawk. It looks adorable however it also made him look more grown up. We don't spike it up everyday but he still looks really cute. I figure it will also be easy to phase out.

Both of my sons, now 12 and 13, have gone through periods of wanting and having mohawks. We only allow them in the summer, in fact one summer they had pink and red(temp. color) mohawks. Best of luck!

My thoughts are, it's just hair!! It can be cut. I don't see anything wrong(if it's their choice!!!!) to let them try something different and show their individuality. I think it helps them gain some insight on the fact that all people are different, hair/color/build, and that just because something is different, doesn't make them bad!!
My mom always had a saying when we were kids when we tried something a little edgey...."if that's the worst thing I can say about my kid, then things just aren't that bad!!" Some things just aren't worth getting worked up about;)

My son has a "normal boys haircut" but every now and then he askes to do it in a mohawk. So we both sit there for a 1/2 hour blow drying and hairspraying, mousing and whatever other product will make it stand all day. Then at the end of the day he gets a bath and we are back to normal. I think a mohawk is cute but not if its cut "permanently". I would suggest trying it out with him if he wants one. I will say my son (who is 4 1/2 as well) wanted so very badly to go to school with a mohawk and come home very dissapointed because nobody really said anything good or bad except his sister and her friend who called him a chicken!
Good luck
SZ

Let your son do it. If he does it he will get it out of his system.
Let him have a little expression. It is so important to let kids feel they have control in their life, and it isn't anything but hair. It will grow.

Everytime I see a boy with a mohawk I always thin khow lucky he is to have an understanding mom.
Who cares what other women think or say - if they are the kind to talk - they will find something else to talk about if not this.

I say go for it and smile : )

I wouldn't worry about distracting the class either. If kids are that easily distracted take 5 minutes to talk about it in front of the class and then get on with the lesson, or maybe make the lesson more exciting than the mohawk.

Let him live it up!!!

My son got a mohawk last summer but I made him cut it before school started (he was starting kindergarten). My son has curly hair, so the mohawk looked really cute on him. It was a fun thing to do for summer, but I made it clear that once school started he had to get serious and cut it off.

Honestly, I don't think they look good in kids or adults, but is easier for a child to pull it off.

I personally don't care for them. But it's all up to the parents.

My son is now 7 and this is the 2nd summer he'll have one. He asked for it (never thought I'd let my kid have a mohawk) HOWEVER... I have modified it and it is only on top not going down the back of his head. The rest of his head is bald (I'd be happy to email a photo if you want) It's probably 4" wide not a skinny strip either. I'll tell ya' everywhere we went he had people say Oh I love your hair! Oh cool hair (even Grandma and Grandpa's loved it).
It's just hair, it'll grow back, and I only let him have it for the summer - during school I don't want his hair to be a distraction.
I'm hoping if I let him have it now - when he's a teen he'll be over doing the weird stuff to his hair! (yeah, wish me luck).
HAHA!

mohawks are all about not really caring what other people think. I think they are cute & that was my son's first haircut. Silly, yes, but cute as hell. Oddly though, old ladies everywhere we went felt the need to stop & tell us how cute he was & it got annoying. I love looking back at the pictures though.

Honestly though, it depends on your son's personality & if he's already rambunctious is this going to draw more negative attention? You could always get a cut that is easy to do a faux-hawk & then it looks good up or down.

We allow are 9 year old to have his during football season, afterwards he grows it back. This was are agreement. He loves it. I think he started to what it because of a football player he loves. He gets good grades and and loves sports.

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Honestly? I don't like them, but then again, my son has longer hair which I like on him, but many others, (Grandpa included)dislike. :)

After reading the other responses I have to add one thing about the dye...be careful if your child has blonde hair.
My niece who is really blonde dyed hers orange (school color) for a championship game one year....it did not wash out completely so her hair had this orange tint and for years she had to color it back to her natural color constantly. My son who is just as blonde occasionally used to ask for blue or green hair, but I told him about his cousin each time and he made the wise choice to forego the color.

I think they are fine, unless you notice a behavior change when the child has one. Sometimes mohawks are percieved as a "punk" characteristic, and the punk attitude is not something I want to encourage in my own boys, but if they wanted one I wouldn't make a big deal out of it unless it affected the way they act. I have a cousin who insists his 6 yr old has to have a mohawk, and the little boy HATES it! I guess other kids make fun of him. Just something to think about...

wouldn't be a bad thing through the summer but I would cut it before the summer is over. Man, that is something to dread until they are teens....lol I know a 22 you old that has one...

I hate them on ANYONE. Kids or adults.

Honestly...

I am not a fan, and that's me being polite and censored with my comments on them.

Would you settle for a shorter fauxhawk? Those look real cute!

I know I'm a little late to the replies... but it's just a hair cut. I think they're cute but i really don't see how they could be disruptive or a big deal.

Not so cute if you ask me. I have two boys who are 10 and 11, and I wouldn't even consider allowing them to have it. Although, I see a few kids around with them, and I haven't heard a positive response about it from a mom or kid at school yet. But I guess it's all personal preference!

The best answer might be "pick your battles."
I'm with the moms who agree a little hair freedom at a young age is better than dealing with it when they're teenagers and it matters more.
And sure, stick with doing it in the summer when it'll ruffle fewer feathers.
My 9 year old wanted purple hair last year. He'd brought up his grades, won two blue ribbons in 4-H and advanced to a new karate belt. Plus school was out, so - no brainer and he was happy.
Now he did get some chuckles at Vacation Bible School, but I know whose opinions I value and whose I don't.
Interestingly, my boy wanted a mohawk before the purple hair and backed out on his own, even though several boys in his school wear them all year.