I need to know....

[amber_fluid]

The mullet cannot be justified or excused. EVER.

Unless you’re a true blue Port supporter

[JK]

The mullet cannot be justified or excused. EVER.

EFA Unless you’re a true teal Port supporter

[Booney]

The mullet cannot be justified or excused. EVER.

Unless you’re a true blue Port supporter

I don't see a problem with them.

[amber_fluid]

The mullet cannot be justified or excused. EVER.

Unless you’re a true blue Port supporter

I don't see a problem with them.

I had a good one back in the day!

[Booney]

My eldest lad (12) has been growing his hair for a few years now and wears it back in a bun or pony tail or WTF you call it. Most of his mates have the mullet going now and he wants to do the same but Mrs K is steadfastly refusing to let him do so.

I'd prefer he didn't change from what he has presently, but I feel he is entitled to do so because:

a) It's his freakin hair so he should have a fair say in it
b) I had a mullet myself for years which looks crap retrospectively, but at the time was just the norm among virtually every bloke I knew

Is Mrs K being unreasonable, or is she right to put her foot down?

He's 12, he wants to be cool like all his mates just like you and I did, compromise with her, let him get a mullet cut in but a soft one, not one of those squares shaved in the side shit tradie mullets. Go to a barber and tell them what you want and she might be pleasantly surprised. Does she like the mop now?

[Booney]

The mullet cannot be justified or excused. EVER.

Unless you’re a true blue Port supporter

I don't see a problem with them.

I had a good one back in the day!

Mine was spectacular. Nothing short of spectacular.

[JK]

My eldest lad (12) has been growing his hair for a few years now and wears it back in a bun or pony tail or WTF you call it. Most of his mates have the mullet going now and he wants to do the same but Mrs K is steadfastly refusing to let him do so.

I'd prefer he didn't change from what he has presently, but I feel he is entitled to do so because:

a) It's his freakin hair so he should have a fair say in it
b) I had a mullet myself for years which looks crap retrospectively, but at the time was just the norm among virtually every bloke I knew

Is Mrs K being unreasonable, or is she right to put her foot down?

He's 12, he wants to be cool like all his mates just like you and I did, compromise with her, let him get a mullet cut in but a soft one, not one of those squares shaved in the side shit tradie mullets. Go to a barber and tell them what you want and she might be pleasantly surprised. Does she like the mop now?

Yeah he has nice hair and he wears it well, but I kinda reckon if he has to look himself in the mirror then he probably gets to call the shots on what type of lid is looking back at him.

I was too fat at 12 to be cool lol, but the Mullet followed a few years later and changed everything (no, it really didn't change anything )

[whufc]

Personal opinion is at 12 he is ready to start making his own fashion identity.

Like mentioned he is the one that has to look at himself in the mirror and one bad haircut can be changed in the future.

Potentially there is deeper issues for the change eg being bullied about man bun, trying to fit into a new crowd with a mullet, girl/boy he likes mentioned she loves the mullet look etc.

I would say let him get it and support him if he changes his mind in a week and pay for another hair cut if it doesn't turn out like he wanted.

I'm going through a little bit similar with my 12 year old daughter who has changed her casual fashion sense opting for 'comfortable' clothing over wearing the dresses, skirts etc she was made to wear by her mother who wanted her to dress in a 'cute' girly fashion.

[Dutchy]

You have to let them make their own choices, even if poor, that's the way they learn.

[Lightning McQueen]

You have to let them make their own choices, even if poor, that's the way they learn.

This is why I don't live with my wife, no matter how old her kids get, she has to micro-manage them and they just don't know how to adult.

She makes their decisions, they refuse to listen and then she feels that it's her duty to fix their every mistake.

[JK]

You have to let them make their own choices, even if poor, that's the way they learn.

This is why I don't live with my wife, no matter how old her kids get, she has to micro-manage them and they just don't know how to adult.

She makes their decisions, they refuse to listen and then she feels that it's her duty to fix their every mistake.

Me and my missus have clashed over this type of thing .. My kids are well behaved, well intended and have good hearts, but they're f***ing hopeless at doing things for themselves. Laziest buggers around and it all stems from having everything done for them.

[Booney]

You have to let them make their own choices, even if poor, that's the way they learn.

This is why I don't live with my wife, no matter how old her kids get, she has to micro-manage them and they just don't know how to adult.

She makes their decisions, they refuse to listen and then she feels that it's her duty to fix their every mistake.

Me and my missus have clashed over this type of thing .. My kids are well behaved, well intended and have good hearts, but they're f***ing hopeless at doing things for themselves. Laziest buggers around and it all stems from having everything done for them.

We went to a wedding about 8 weeks ago, Junior, well, 24 year old junior, was going to wear his black jeans and a button up shirt.

On the Friday night I got home and asked him what the go was, what are you wearing? He told me, he left for the pub....I check his room, jeans and shirt are ( wait for it ) on his bed UNDER a wet towel.

I washed them and hung them out. Who am I to offer advice to anyone?

[Spargo]

You have to let them make their own choices, even if poor, that's the way they learn.

This is why I don't live with my wife, no matter how old her kids get, she has to micro-manage them and they just don't know how to adult.

She makes their decisions, they refuse to listen and then she feels that it's her duty to fix their every mistake.

Me and my missus have clashed over this type of thing .. My kids are well behaved, well intended and have good hearts, but they're f***ing hopeless at doing things for themselves. Laziest buggers around and it all stems from having everything done for them.

We went to a wedding about 8 weeks ago, Junior, well, 24 year old junior, was going to wear his black jeans and a button up shirt.

On the Friday night I got home and asked him what the go was, what are you wearing? He told me, he left for the pub....I check his room, jeans and shirt are ( wait for it ) on his bed UNDER a wet towel.

I washed them and hung them out. Who am I to offer advice to anyone?

Jeans to a wedding?

[Booney]

Yep, I tried to push the chinos but he wouldn't have a bar of it.

We get there, lots of young'uns, probably 6/10 young lads are in jeans. I was told.

[Brodlach]

Two lads

One with a mullet

One with a top knot.

Hate both but the top knit irks me far more

[JK]

Two lads

One with a mullet

One with a top knot.

Hate both but the top knit irks me far more

My lad wears his knot at the back ... Just in case that makes it any better

[cracka]

You have to let them make their own choices, even if poor, that's the way they learn.

This is why I don't live with my wife, no matter how old her kids get, she has to micro-manage them and they just don't know how to adult.

She makes their decisions, they refuse to listen and then she feels that it's her duty to fix their every mistake.

Me and my missus have clashed over this type of thing .. My kids are well behaved, well intended and have good hearts, but they're f***ing hopeless at doing things for themselves. Laziest buggers around and it all stems from having everything done for them.

My wife used to wake up my son for school every morning by taking him breakfast in bed.

[amber_fluid]

My dad use to wake me up by giving me a good ol’ clip around the ear.

[am Bays]

My dad use to wake me up by giving me a good ol’ clip around the ear.

And you were greatful....

[Dutchy]

You have to let them make their own choices, even if poor, that's the way they learn.

This is why I don't live with my wife, no matter how old her kids get, she has to micro-manage them and they just don't know how to adult.

She makes their decisions, they refuse to listen and then she feels that it's her duty to fix their every mistake.

Its a tough balance and I dont think anyone ever perfects parenting. But I firmly believe the more you can expose them to the real world and the need to take responsibility for their actions the quicker they "grow up" and can achieve in their adult life.