Why does Ruby Allen-Short think young children often try to cut their own hair? A. Up until middle school, most decisions are made by parents, teachers, and other adults.
B. One of the first ways that children exert control over themselves is by choosing what they wear and how they look.
C. It stifles the development of individuality, which can impede their child's ability to become a unique and happy adult.
D. Many people react to this milestone with instinctual embarrassment.