Following a teacher marking one of her son’s exam answers incorrectly—an answer she feels shows prejudice against his dreadlocks—a mother has vowed to challenge her son’s school.
The controversy arose over a True/False question that read: “Keeping your hair long is untidy.”
Her proudly dreadlocked son chose “False,” which the teacher marked as incorrect.
The mother expressed her frustration by sharing the incident on X, which was formerly Twitter.
She clarified that her 6-year-old Black African son loves his natural hairstyle and that the teacher’s marking conveys a negative message about self-expression and cultural identity.
In her post, she wrote: “My son has dreadlocks. One of their exam questions was in True/False format and it read ‘Keeping your hair long is untidy’ and he answered ‘FALSE’—and the teacher marked it wrong. I’m going to that school for that mark on Wednesday.”
She went on to say: “Telling a 6-year-old Black African boy that his long African hair is untidy is NASTY work. Furthering the colonialist agenda in 2025 should be illegal. What?!”
The post quickly sparked attention online.
See some reactions below:
@Nyylliiak: “Why is that even on an exam? That’s an opinion based question not academic.”
@spkmadzime: “You will be creating an unnecessary negative vibe around your child at school. Children should be shielded from open ideological fights especially if it’s really about your views. One mark is nothing in the greater scheme of things. You can give him support at home without drama.”
@JonathanAbere: “Its being petty, let your son understand the world, in as much as you might be right their is some biasesness you will endure.”
@Hillary_moro: “Unfortunately, you will embarrassed with your son in tow to pick a second L. Open your mind.”
@braayo_: “Willingly Taking a child to a school system designed by the colonialist then complaining about how he’s being colonized 🤔 that’s rich.”
@dotlatisha: “I hate the bald head and stupid back cornrows for girls mindset ….I hope it ends.”
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