Reason Sons Cut Their Own Hair Leaves Mom in Hysterics

Peace and quiet isn't always a good thing for parents—it usually means kids are up to no good. This was proven by two young boys who recently went viral on TikTok.

Funmi Ford, 39, shared the moment she called her two sons, Sammy, then 6, and Solly, then 3, upstairs because they were being "too quiet."

The Birmingham, Alabama-based content creator had no idea whether to laugh or cry when she discovered they had taken scissors to their own hair.

She told Newsweek: "I was shocked, then upset, and then I couldn't stop laughing!"

In the clip, which has racked up 1.7 million views (@funmiford), Ford tries to stay serious as she scolds them. But when she asks, "Who are you trying to look like?" and they respond, she bursts into laughter—soon joined by the boys.

They defended their actions by saying they wanted to look like their dad. Ford points out in the text overlay that their dad is going bald.

At the time, Ford's husband was out of town.

"When he got back, he was calmer than me and talked to them about safety, warning them against using scissors," she said. "But we laughed so hard at them in private."

The video, originally recorded two years ago, was re-shared by Ford on January 19 to highlight how "motherhood isn't easy, but it's so worth it!" as stated in the caption.

So far, the clip has over 253,000 likes and more than 1,700 comments.

"They thought they were in the clear when you laughed," one user wrote. Another commented: "The group laugh after saying they want to look like dad will never not be funny."

Another parent chimed in: "Mine did this yesterday and is now mad because he's bald. Baby, that's not my fault."

Safety Tips for Parents: Keeping Kids Away from Scissors

While Ford's story had a humorous ending, she told Newsweek: "I was so glad they didn't cut themselves."

Kids cutting their hair isn't unheard of and the clip underscores the importance of scissor safety for young children. The Child Safety Store blog has provided the following tips to prevent similar incidents:

• Demonstrate the Right Way to Hold Scissors – Show children how to grip scissors properly, ensuring they use the correct hand placement and keep fingers safe from the blades.
• Designate a Safe Cutting Space – Set up a dedicated area for scissor use, free from distractions, to minimize the risk of accidents.
• Always Keep an Eye on Kids While They Cut – Supervision is key to ensuring children use scissors safely and follow the rules.
• Teach the Do's and Don'ts of Scissors – Explain what scissors should and shouldn't be used for, emphasizing safety rules like never running with them or pointing them at others.
• Know Basic First Aid for Minor Injuries – Be prepared to handle small cuts or scrapes by keeping a first aid kit nearby and knowing how to treat minor wounds.

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