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hello old hippy,
I have a daughter who is 9 years old and she is totally into anything to do with being hippy, except the drugs.(I hope) she is now wanting to do her bedroom up with beads,flowers,black lights, poster,etc... she is only nine years old and i don't want to discourage her from being an individual, but i don't want to encourage her to go totally crazy either. i've enjoyed my time being "hippy".been there,done that...still am in ways....

so....should i go ahead and encourage her to follow "her"passion or should i encourage my ways??? i don't know how to handle this .. any help is appreciated..
signed,
help with little hippy...........

It's somewhat of a craze these days to do the room up and to dress up as a hippie. Don't let it bother you, since your daughter is too young to understand much, other than that it's the current fashion. Of course you should encourage her to follow your ways (the parental prerogative), but that is a different matter.

Just remember there are far worse things to be than a hippie!

Peace,
The Old Hippy

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click for more info or to purchase!Children of the Sun: A Pictorial Anthology From Germany to California 1883-1949 by Gordon Kennedy.

This wonderful book traces the roots of hippiedom back to Europe filling in the historical gaps and shows the origins of the health movement, naturism, vegetarianism and communalism. The book brings the era alive with 144 beautiful artworks and photos. This is a must read for hippies and those studying hippies, and anyone interested in any of these movements


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