To cut or not to cut, that is the question

Dear Amy: My youngest grandson, “Jamie,” is 3 years old. He and his family live out of state, so we see him only two or three times a year. Jamie wears jeans and T-shirts mostly, but his parents have let his hair growto belowshoulder length.

People see him and “What a cute little girl.”

Jamie gets upset when people think he’s a girl. His parents tell him that people think anyone with long hair is a girl.

I suggested that his mom cut a lock of hair to save and then get him a boy’s haircut at the barber shop.

With all the talk of transgender kiddies, this could be roughonlittleJamie. Being a kid and fitting in is hard enough, but I don’t think they care if Jamie is “different.” Should I butt out? — Loving Grandmom

Dear Grandmom:“Jamie’s” parents shouldn’t care if he is “different.” And in this day and age, you would have to ask yourself, “Different from what?”

There is no oneway to be. If this child doesn’t like his hair long, I suggest his parents hide the scissors, because there isn’t a 3-or 4-year-old in the world who hasn’t enjoyed giving him/herself that first lopsided haircut.

You’ve already expressed yourself. Now you should stay out of it.

Dear Amy: I agree with your strong caution to “Challenged Boss,” the boss who was being sexually propositioned by a very young employee, who wanted to exchange sexual favors for the boss to rehire another employee.

In addition to your caution that this boss should investigate other possible wrongdoing from this unethical pair, he should also consider that he is ripe to be set up for a sexual harassment lawsuit.— Also a Boss

Dear Boss: Oh yes. Thank you.

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