Students Refuse to Cut Hair Short, Parents and Schools Face Dilemma

Summary

Students in Chitwan are refusing to cut their hair short, leaving parents and schools struggling to enforce grooming rules. Education officials say schools cannot force students to trim their hair under current regulations, while experts link the trend to social media, celebrities, and changing fashion habits.

Key Points
  • Parents in Chitwan say their sons are refusing to cut their hair short despite repeated requests from home and school.
  • Schools have started involving parents, and some students have even complained to Hello Sarkar and the police about being forced to trim their hair.
  • The Education Regulations prohibit schools from forcing students to cut their hair or humiliating them based on appearance.
  • Experts say social media, celebrities, and foreign fashion are influencing teenagers to adopt longer hairstyles, though poor hair care can cause hygiene and health issues.
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