Ghanaian counsellor Frank Edem Adofoli has waded into the ongoing Senior High School (SHS) hair debate, arguing that the real issue is not about hairstyles but about discipline and adherence to institutional rules.
According to him, every home, organization, or institution operates by its own code of conduct, and schools are no exception.
He explained that once parents accept admission into a public school, they automatically agree to abide by its rules, including grooming policies.
“In every home there are values and rules,” Adofoli said in a post sighted by MyNewsGh, comparing school regulations to household expectations where children follow set norms. He stressed that rules are not made to discriminate but to promote order and responsibility among students.
The counsellor referenced a viral video of a mother cutting her child’s hair before SHS enrolment, describing the act as a responsible decision.
“She understood that by accepting admission, her child must follow the school’s rules,” he said, adding that parents should not attack education authorities for enforcing long-standing codes of conduct.
Adofoli advised that parents who disagree with certain regulations can choose private or faith-based schools that allow longer hairstyles. However, once enrolled in a public school, compliance is mandatory.
He also emphasized that a child’s value is not determined by appearance.
“Children are gifts from God. They are special and valuable with or without hair,” he wrote, reminding parents that discipline often feels unpleasant but eventually yields positive results.
Citing Hebrews 12:11, Adofoli concluded that true education is not only about academics but also about learning to respect authority and live within structure.
