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This week on FYI, the 12-year-old who could be expelled due to his long hair. Farouk James, a 12-year-old model well-known in the fashion industry with a substantial Instagram following, along with his mother Bonnie, is encountering difficulty finding a suitable school for him to attend. Many schools in the UK have strict rules regarding hair length, and due to Farouk’s long locks, they’ve been advised by schools to trim his hair before he can return to classes. Bonnie believes this treatment is unfair, arguing that her son’s hair is completely natural and not dyed or styled. She points out that if Farouk were a girl, the school wouldn’t object to his hair length, viewing this situation as clear discrimination. Farouk has been blessed with incredibly thick hair that was visible even before he was born during prenatal scans. He values his long locks and gets upset when thinking about having to cut them to comply with school rules. His Instagram page promotes the message that “hair has no gender” and advocates for equality. It aims to break down barriers and promote inclusivity, emphasizing that hairstyles and hair choices should not be limited by traditional gender expectations.
