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Its absolutely adorable whensiblingsare best friends.
But the mom later regretted innocently giving her stepdaughter braids after they became the catalyst for family drama.
Below, youll find the full story that this woman recentlypostedon the Am I the [Jerk]?
subreddit, as well as a conversation with Tamekia Swint, Founder and Executive Director ofStyles 4 Kidz!
Their family dynamics are different from those of a traditional family who are all the same race.
We need more conversations about ourcultural differenceshappening regularly in school and at home.
These conversations lead to cultural clarity, where children understand the differences and can embrace their own cultural identities.
White and Black girls can both have braided hairstyles worn differently.
Its difficult because they need reference points, Tamekia noted.
If you have never had to comb or manage textured hair, you would not know.
Caring for Black hair is not taught openly or widely even in most Cosmetology programs.
To bridge the cultural gap for White parents who needed to understand these cultural hairstyles, she explained.
However, over the years, more videos and resources are available online.
Get to know people with textured hair and include them in your personal circles!
Make this a part of your learning journey.
Stay curious and open.
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