When Emma’s Angry Mother Ordered a Full Head Shave
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The school day started like any other for Emma. She brushed her long brown hair that cascaded down her back before throwing it up into a messy bun on her way to class she spotted Ava a girl who had alopecia and couldn’t grow hair then Emma snickered to her friends look at Baldy over there how embarrassing to have no hair little did Emma knew Ava overheard the cruel comments her tears welled up in Ava’s eyes as she rushed off to the bathroom at home that evening Emma’s mother received a call from the principal explaining the situation she was absolutely furious with her daughter’s bullying behavior Emma get down here right now her mother yelled up the stairs Emma sheepishly made her way downstairs what’s up Mom don’t WhatsApp me young lady I just got a call that you were picking on Ava for being bald that is so unacceptable Emma rolled her eyes it was just a joke mom no big deal no big deal her mother exclaimed you’re gonna learn how it feels to be ridiculed for something you can’t control She grabbed Emma by the arm and dragged her out to the car Emma protested where are we going her mother stayed silent until they pulled up to a barber shop. We’re going to see how you like having no hair.I saw Emma’s eyes widen in horror’ No MOM’ please not my beautiful hair but her mother wasn’t having it. She yanked Emma inside and pleaded with the barber I Need you to shave my daughter’s head completely bald as punishment the barber looked puzzled but agreed Emma pleaded please sir I’m so sorry I’ll never make fun of anybody again; it was too late her mother shoved her down into the chair as the barber fired up the clippers no no no Emma cries as the barber brought the clippers up to her hairline she said please I’m begging you I’ve Learned my lesson but her please fell on deaf ears as the barber ran the clippers over her scalp hair falling all around her when it was all sheared off her mother made her look in the mirror but there now know how it feels tears streamed down Emma’s face as she saw her former luscious locks piled on the floor. She stared at her newly shorn head barely recognizing the bald girl in the mirror her mother said sternly maybe now you’ll think twice before bullying someone for their appearance but Emma didn’t respond. She just continued crying softly but that’s not all her mother continued you’re going to go apologize to Ava and let her see what you look like without hair no Please Mom not lie about this Emma begged through her tears but her mother was adamant get in the car we’re going over there right now the short drive to ava’s house felt like an eternity for the newly bald Emma she had never felt so embarrassed and self-conscious in her life her hand reflectively went to touch her hair before remembering there was none left they arrived at Ava’s and her mother knocked firmly on the door Ava’s mother answered her eyes going wide when she saw Emma’s shaved head hello may I help you she asked hesitantly so Emma’s mother explained this is Emma. She’s the one who made fun of your daughter for her alopecia Punished her by shaving her head so she could experience the embarrassment first hand she pushed Emma forward now go to apologize to Ava. Ava appeared behind her mother trying to contain her surprise at Emma’s bald paint Emma looked at the floor tears filling her eyes again she said meekly Ava I’m so sorry for the mean things I said about your hair. I was a terrible bully and you didn’t deserve that Emma raised her eyes to meet Ava’s gaze I guess now I know how it feels to look different I hope you can forgive me Ava looked at Emma’s shaved head a small smile playing across her lips.Emma braced herself expecting Ava to unleash her pent-up anger and ridicule Ava simply said I forgive you Emma thanks for apologizing.Emma was stunned by Ava’s Grace and maturity her mother however was not finished dishing out the punishment her mother’s tone of voice changed as she addressed Ava’s mother Sarah I don’t think Emma has fully Learned her lesson yet her arrogance and cruelty is unacceptable she turned to Emma you will remain bald for the entire duration of this school year.Maybe being stripped of your precious hair for an extended period will teach you some humility Emma’s jaw dropped mom no you can’t be serious not for that long I’m sorry but her mother was resolute dead serious let this be a strict study and empathy for you she looked at sarah Iwant her bald head to be on full display at school in front of everyone no wigs or hats to hide it sarah slowly nodded if that’swhat you feel is necessary I support you disciplinary decision as a parent Emma fell to her knees sobbing please mom not in front of the entire school I’ll be so embarrassed her mother was unmoved but that’s the point maybe some public humiliation will finally make you think twice before mocking others she grabbed Emma by the arm and pulled her up Emma pleaded through her tears please mom I’ve Learned my lesson I’ll never bully anyone again her mother said sharply we’ll see about that your actions will show if the lesson really sunk in now stop blubbering and let’s go Emma didn’t say anything in response to her mother’s stern words but in her mind she refused to simply accept being bald for the entire school year she began formulating a plan to regain some of her lost confidence and pride on the drive home her mother noticed Emma’s cries bad subsided replaced by a pensive look what’s going on in that bald head of yours,she asked suspiciously Emma replied nothing mom I Was just thinking how crazy this is going to be having to go to school like this but she was determined not to slink away in embarrassment Emma spent the rest of the weekend batching her plan when Monday morning arrived Emma’s mother was shocked at her daughter’s transformation instead of looking meek and humiliated emma had done her makeup immaculately and was holding her shaved board high well aren’t confident this morning her mother remarked with a raisedeyebrow so emma gave her a slight smirk if i have to be bald i might as well own it and not it get me down her mother knew she should reprimand emma’s arrogant attitude but was also proud of her for not crumbling from the punishment alright then let’s go show off that shiny dome at school all eyes turned to emma as she stored confidently down the hallway her bald pategleaming she could her the rushed whispears and giggles but paid them no min ava spotted her and came over with a look of confusion and concern Emma what are you doing why do you seem so proud of this she gestured up and down at Emma’s shorn look Emma gave her a wink let’s just say I Have a plan to make sure no one forgets about little old Baldy here she turned on her heel and sauntered off down the hall leaving Ava thoroughly perplexed. Emma continued parading her hairless head around for the next few days a stark contrast to the shamed girl who left the barbershop crying just a week before her classmates and friends kept shooting her bewildered looks whispering behind her back Emma pretended not to notice
