Rules are rules. I went to Catholic school and for the longest time the hairline didn’t pass the collar. I agree Widow Maker. Tick, tick, tick….

Just have him put it up in a hair clip.
On a side note, I can’t say I agree that the mother should be allowed to make her 5 year old son look like a little girl. It borders on abuse. Other children are cruel. The article says it was her idea, not her son’s.

She doesn’t know how lucky she is. I endured 12 years of catholic school abuse. Her son will be a better man because of getting kicked out.

DIDN’T JESUS HAVE LONG HAIR

I agree taht if you don’t agree with a school rule, that you already know, then don’t send your child there. There are other alternatives. If it is very iimportant to you to send your child to Catholic school, perhaps you can find other ways to help those with cancer. You can arrange a toy drive, a bake/book sale, encourage the school to make a childrens’ play and raise money. There are other ways for this vital cause with out breaking school rules (or making a big deal at out of it.

I am catholic and went to catholic for 12 years plus 3 years of grad school. This is perfect example of why I never sent my kids to catholic school. And they wonder why thier enrolment is down????

I agree with JD and the Widow Maker. Too bad for some. Rules are rules.

I think this mother is just trying to get her kid his 5 minutes of fame. Hoping to maybe get him into pictures etc. He is cute though

He should’ve put it up in a bun, for cornssakes! Did he go as an Olsen twin on Halloween?

Thats what happens when your catholic. Good judges you on your appearance. He doesn’t love everyone. Thanks for opening more eyes. Rules my @$$.

They knew the rules,they recieved additional time to get the kid a hircut,yet now they complain it’s unfair.Send the kid to punlic school with that hair,and I guarantee he comes home crying every day from the harassment.Then they can SUE the school system…………..idiot parents

Nice Christian Catholics.
Well, One out of three.

OH, what BS! So, if he were a girl, things would be different? It’s not like the kid’s hair was a big mess or something. He was doing this for CHARITY. Shame on the school!

The only problem I see that the school does have a dress code and that should be respected. The donation is very honorable, but unfortunately rules are rules.

if everyone does this it will be a free for all. He’s in Catholic school where there is a dress code. Stay to the rules or go to public school simple as that.

Catholic school has rules no matter what the situation. Publilc Schools don’t. Enjoy public school. Best of Luck.

didnt jesus have long hair?

Rules are rules and are meant to be followed. Welcome to your 15 minutes of fame.

She just wouldn’t follow the rules WHICH she knew well in advance! She got her money back and her 2 minutes of fame.

——-STRUCTURE BUILDS DISIPLINE TO OBEY -LAWS- TO HAVE ORDER==TO HAVE PEACE——–IF YOU CANT HANDLE IT ——-MOVE ON—-.

This goes to show that the catholic church is still in the dark ages oh that’s right long hair was common back then I think even some popes had long hair.
I for one think it’s time for the church and the particular Diocese to come out of that closet they been locked in for the past few hundred years.
And all that from a Catholic for now anyway.

It’s hard to believe that a four year old child would understand anything about cancer or the charity “Locks for Love”, without much prodding from the parents. Catholic schools have a very strict dress policy and one of them is LONG hair on boys. I’m sure the 4 year old would understand THAT. So idiot, your kid didn’t get kicked out because of his long hair. Most probably he got kicked out because you didn’t follow school policy and they feel you and your husband will be future pain in the azzes. Given the fact you pointed this out to the media without taking responsibility in YOUR part in this ridiculous story, I’m sure the school is right.

Anget Neurotic Catholics

This family was well aware of the rules regarding hair length, before their son was enrolled in the school, and they were “… given 13 months to cut Jack’s hair and were told he could keep it long until the first day of kindergarten”.
What else do the need?
Children must realize that rules are rules, as do these parents.

Renee is right, would they throw Jesus out today? Shame on St Dominics. Yet another reason why I no longer participate in the Catholic religion.