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Chris Rock's "Good Hair" documentary good for TRA parents to see
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Chris Rock's new documentary/comedy "Good Hair" will be something for TRA parents to see--as long as you can handle the comedy of Chris Rock, that is. If you've ever seen Rock's comedy, it will probably be best to leave the kids at home. As the reviews and trailer point out, Rock was inspired by his daughter's innocent question, "Daddy, why don't I have good hair?" And does that ever open up a can of worms.
As many will tell you, most women, regardless of race, care about their hair. We always want what we don't have, right? If your hair is straight, you long for those natural curls, and haul yourself in for a perm. If you're curly, you spend tons of money on cremes and hot combs to get that smooth look. But for black women, it's an entirely different game. If you're white, raising a black daughter, it's an issue of even more importance. For one, white women don't have the same maintenance and care requirements. African hair is dryer and courser. It requires less washing and more conditioning, among other techniques. Secondly, the standard of beauty in America is that of long, flowing hair. Tightly curled hair or black hair styled naturally doesn't flow. It's bouncy and springy.
Rock attempts to address what is a very important topic in a TRA home through his comedy documentary. For white parents raising black daughters, it's important to give our children a sense of pride in their hair, their natural beauty and their roots. But as you'll see from the movie, and what you'll hear from any number of black women that you question, hair styles and preferences are as varied as the people that have them. While some long for and work toward the smooth, flowing hair by spending thousands on weaves, hair pieces and relaxing, there are others who love the natural style of their black hair. Regardless of your child's preference, it's something to talk about.
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