Convince my dad?

How do I convince my dad to let me get dreads. I've tried to talk to him . I made him read the note to parents page on dread head hq. I wrote my own note to parents. And I even made a PowerPoint presentation about dreads. What do I do? p.s. my mom is okay with them all I need is my dad. He's really strict and all about creating a good image.

 

I'm such an uncool person, but I'm also a parent, so I have to say that if your dad says no, you might have to wait until you're not living with him. He might be concerned with you being discriminated against by teachers who will assume you're on drugs or he just might truly be worried that the way you look reflects on him as a parent. Either way, he only has that control right now, and when you're out in the world, learning about yourself and who you want to be, you can make these kinds of decisions and not worry about familial fallout (for the most part).

On the other hand, if I were him, I would be grateful that you're choosing to express your individuality and being a little rebellious with your hair, rather than through unprotected sex, severely antisocial behavior that could potentially harm someone, self-harm, bullying other kids, or experimenting with unsafe drugs. Pick your battles, dad. If your kid is just wanting to do something harmless with his looks that isn't permanent, that's not that bad.

 

I understand how he could concerned about how people see me but I'm only a kid what's the worse people could think? But thanks for giving me a parents perspective .

 

Just do it. I had the same problem and just did it. My dad wasnt happy but now that they've matured a bit more he likes them and even helps me decorate them.

 

I was thinking about doing that but I'm scared of my dad. But I might just do it anyway.

 

My dads scary too lol

 

Alright ill go for it. Are you a male or female?cause I think if I were a girl my dad would a little less harsh about his view on dreads x]

 

Tell your dad that if you lived in Sparta a couple thousand years ago you'd be disrespected, not even classified as a man if you had short hair! Does henreally want his son not to be classified as a man if he goes back in time?!?!?

 

Lol

 

Im a female but believe me that just made it worse because in his eyes it makes me unfeminen..... yea i cant spell.

 

wait until you're living in a van...and then you wont need his approval

 

I was still thinking about this, because I do remember what it was like to be a teenager and wanting freedom from my mom's rules, and you know, you don't want your dreads to be this big negative thing. You'd have all that negative energy and disapproval clinging to them, and by extension, hanging off the back of your head. So, you know, do what you're going to do, but be aware that you can have the choice of waiting for a positive experience, or getting what you want right now but with negative consequences.

 

.... why do I get so much shit for my username >:O

 

it wasnt shit..

just wait until you're independent of your parents and then your decisions are yours only and they will have to accept them

 

I understand what your saying. Atleast your not a douche about it. When I tell something they freak out its just like when I tell people I'm a vegetarian its so annoying.

 

I wasn't seriously angry. I don't want to wait by then because ill have to find a job with dreads which is hard in this ignorant society. But if I become a photographer like I want to then ill get them because I don't think anyone will care.

 

I tried to like this comment,
but then I realized this wasn't facebook
and then I realized I spent to much time on facebook.

.. and now I has a sad.

In any case, I think waiting might be a good idea.
Either that or just do it and ignore what your Dad says.
My dad was always strict about creating a good image- that didn't stop us from doing what we wanted to our hair despite his protests, in fact I think it might have only encouraged us, whether we(sis and I) shave our head or dyed it black he got over it.
People aren't all going to like your hair- your father especially, if you think you can deal with the repercussions of his disapproval just go for it. If you can't ,wait.

 

Dude stick around this forum.

You're already in my top 3 favourite people.

legit

 

Getting a job with dreads is difficult, people dont really trust people with dreads, it screams stereotype, however if your the best man for the job they will hire you. and as for your dad, id say just do it anyway, but its prob better not to listen to me. tell him its just hair, and if it doesnt work out, you can always cut it off

 

How old are you, OP?