‘Remind them of how beautiful and unique they are' – parents of red-haired children on bullying, envy and to dye or not to dye
It's not unusual to hear of kids being bullied due to their flame-coloured locks. Here, Arlene Harris speaks to mums about how they've dealt with the teasing and helped build their children's self-esteem
The stereotypical image of an Irish person is one with pale, freckled skin and red hair – and while many don't have these physical traits, according to research from World Population Review, at least 10pc of Irish people are graced with flame-coloured hair, making us the red-headed capital of Europe, with the UK not far behind us at six per cent, distinctly higher than the global average of one to two per cent.
In a somewhat homogenous world, sporting a unique look should be something to be celebrated, but for some reason, people with this particular hue have long been singled out and are often the subject of ridicule.
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