In The Raven by Poe, the Raven is the personification of fate/death/loss. It is inescapable. It comes tapping on everyones door. The blackness of the Raven is a traditional symbol of death. Bleak December, dying ember are clear allusions to loss/death. The poet laments over his lost Lenore whose radiance is unparalleled. In contrast to … Read more

Who's the parent here anyway that you have to ask? If he's 16 or under, take him to the barber and tell the barber how to cut it - end of story. Now if he's older, you can always use negotiation: Want to drive the car? Get a haircut. Want that Guitar Hero III game? … Read more