A father from California gained internet fame after he took his young son to get a manicure and pedicure after the child’s teacher informed him that it was “only for girls.”
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The Father Was Furious At The Teachers Demand
A teacher named Christian Shearhod was furious when his three-year-old son, Ashton, reported that one of his teachers had told him he “shouldn’t paint his nails” when he got home from school.
What He Did Next
He responded by taking his kid to get his nails painted again. He documented this and shared it on TikTok , quickly gaining millions of people’s attention.
The Dialogue Between Father And Son
He Loves Pink
When he got there, Ashton excitedly told the nail technician, “I want pink,” as he proudly selected a bright pink polish and sat in the chair while waiting for his mani-pedi.
Ashton Enjoys Painting His Nail
He, then, had his nails filed and the bright color painted on his hands and feet. The boy seemed ecstatic to learn that his dad’s girlfriend, Eden, had the same skin tone as him.
Ashton Is A Natural
When Ashton proceeded to blow on his fingernails sweetly, his father reportedly “had no idea where he learned this.”
Let Little Boys Like What They Like
Shearhod captioned the video, “Let little boys like what they like… Trucks, Spider-Man, Paw Patrol &&& maybe painting his nails,” as Ashton displayed his pink nails.
He Started Showing Interest At 2
Shearhod stated that his son started showing interest in nail polish around 2 in an interview with NBC News published on Wednesday.
He told the outlet.
Shearhod Doesn’t Want Anyone To Make His Son Feel Bad
He said,
When he took Ashton to get his nails done in response to his teacher’s remarks.
The Dad Wants The Best For His Son
Shearhod continued by expressing his desire for his son to live life to the fullest at his age, free from “strict gender norms.”
Shearhod Addressed The Teachers Involved
Shearhod, a Los Angeles County teacher himself, told the publication that he visited Ashton’s daycare the following day to speak with the staff.
TikTok Fans Reacts
More than 14,000 users have left encouraging and uplifting comments after the video was shared on TikTok. Shearhod did admit that some inappropriate comments and queries had been made, such as one user who asked, “So he is gay?”
His Response To A Fan Who Questioned His Son’s Sexuality
Shearhod’s response can be seen in another video, in which he said:
Shearhod Uses His Content To Inspire Students
Shearhod, who frequently shared personal content about his life, wishes to use his platform to inspire students to be themselves
