Why Do Moms NOT Like Beards on their Sons...?

[@DanCBearded]

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[@WF_MOTIVATION]

My mother in law hates it, now I am really determined to let it grow 😂😂😂

[@DanCBearded]

Haha we call that motivation!

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

That's the spirit, my man. Don't listen to her.

[@WF_MOTIVATION]

@@ethane-dawgwenger4207 😂😂😂

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

@@WF_MOTIVATION I'm serious, man. It's your face, and you shouldn't let someone's negativity toward it discourage you from keeping it.

[@ryanbrown8020]

My mom didn’t like it at first mainly because of all the hairs in the tub and face bowl and the drains getting clogged every now and then……ps her head hair is basically cut down to a little under 2 inches so she knows it isn’t her hairs clogging the drains lol 😂😂😂 but after a while she got use to it

[@OGFitzRoy]

My mom gave me a compliment about my beard a few months ago 4 the 1st time EVER! I've had some type of beard since I was 17. I'm 41 now. Can't tell u how good that was 2 hear from her

[@DanCBearded]

That is fricken amazing. Good for her!!

[@doctornicksamazingmanstuff]

Shoutout to my mom! However, I do hear this from sooo many guys. It saddens me, but I do understand it. I think you nailed the reasons! At some point you have to get unstuck from your ways. Time to evolve, learn, and grow. That has no age limit. Cmon moms, you can do this!

[@DanCBearded]

Mannn, now that’s a comment. Shoutout to Julie!

[@DuelingPersonalities]

Mom's who are unsupportive of the beard are afraid to lose their "baby". I'm fortunate to have a mom who supports the beard. Keep growing, fellas. 💪

[@DanCBearded]

Agreed fully!

[@michaelhromi9884]

My mom has never said anything negative. Maybe she’s just supporting me, but I honestly think she likes it.

[@DanCBearded]

That’s great!

[@kwlambright]

Had my mom in the emergency room the other day, dementia and doesn’t like to eat, and the first thing she said was what’s the thing with the beard. I said I am retired and going to play Santa Clause. She went from angry and agitated to telling the nurses I was Santa Claus. She still doesn’t like it but at 60 years old, I earned it

[@DanCBearded]

Sounds like a to if h situation, I’m sorry man!

[@esmoldt]

Amen, brother. This is what my face naturally looks like! Shaving actually changes the way I naturally look.

[@DanCBearded]

Yesss! How is that not common thought?

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

​@DanCBearded because apparently a lot of people think having a beard is a sin or socially unacceptable. By that analogy, then it is unacceptable to nature for male lions to wear their manes.

[@jordanjones_529]

My mom hasn't said anything negative and actually encouraged me to go to my barber I do now for trims, especially for a head hair cut that makes the beard look better. My grandmother on the other hand - different story. Not that she doesn't like it, she wishes it would be trimmed shorter and wraps to the face.

[@DanCBearded]

Ahhh, I hear you!

[@BigBaldandBeardiful]

My Mom just told me the other day, completely unsolicited, "You have a really good beard, Scott!" I was pretty taken aback. I might have been talking about beards and maybe that got her on the topic but it was pretty outta nowhere. I was talking and talking and she was looking at me (potentially at my beard while I talked about them) and she just interrupted me "You have a really good beard, Scott". Made my day! 😊

[@DanCBearded]

That’s fricken awesome!

[@BobandTerriJones]

I am the Mom of 2 very handsome sons. Both have had some type of facial hair many times over the years and I have never wavered from my “so handsome” thoughts! The oldest son has a beard now and Bob has introduced him to the world of good beard products. I would have to say Dan, that perhaps there is that factor of our boys growing up (too fast it happens) but how wonderful to enjoy the men they become 🥰

[@DanCBearded]

You are amazing and I would never expect anything less!

[@BobandTerriJones]

@@DanCBearded 🔥 and I married up big time to get her @DanCBearded 😁. Thank you brother 🙌

[@dsbeltane4531]

I tend to think its just some generational thing. Thinking back to my dad and his guys... barely anyone had more than a moustache. Even shaved clean was more represented compared to having a full beard, not even talking about full beards with a considerable length. My mom always had a rather moderate stance towards it. Not a fan herself, but in the end she was like "If you really want to keep it, at the very least keep it well groomed at all times."

[@DanCBearded]

I agree, generational is absolutely a factor

[@semperfortisjiujitsu]

Very insightful Dan! I always enjoy hearing your thoughts on these subjects.

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks Saad!

[@Knickerbocker_Ave]

My mom hates it because it ages her. My dad honestly is probably jealous he never did or able to

[@DanCBearded]

That’s so deep and ridiculously spot on for so many!

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

My dad is the same way. He did have a goatee at one point, which suited him but it didn't last long.

[@danadcock9743]

My Mom (died 2000) never said anything about my (born 1949) beard (b 1996). My Dad (b 1924 d 2006) told me in 1997 that, “no man born in the 20th Century should ever have a beard!” He was pissed when I replied, “That is the stupidest thing any man has ever said!!!” He never mentioned it again.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh wow! And good for you for sticking up for yourself 🤝

[@cameronschwarz3736]

Couple thoughts: I'm the oldest of 6, the youngest two are brothers. Both have facial hair. About 2 years ago, my mom made comments to the older one about "looking homeless". He ended up shaving a 4" or so beard and instantly regretted it. I asked mom about mine and she said "well yours looks well maintained..." so I pointed out that his could too and gave him some oils and tools and pointers. It's now back and looks good and she's supportive of all of us. Second, regarding the longer hair, we're probably an anomoly, but when I got out of the army I grew my hair out to about 9". Both of my younger brothers have long hair now. We all got or get comments about it more than our beards now because my mom comes from a time where men are supposed to be well groomed and smooth shaven. All of which I find kind of odd because my dad is a farmer and he and his 4 brothers all have beards, albeit under an inch. But still.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh wow! All around very very interesting. Thank you for sharing Cameron!

[@davidcarr9168]

Mom ❤ my beard. I am blessed she was a barber for 15 years. I was her first straight razor shave in our kitchen when i was 20. She liked my chin strap in my 20's. Now that fir the last year i am growing it out Mom has been nothing but supportive. Beard care products have changed how it appears and Mom loves how soft it is. She gives it a thumbs 👍

[@DanCBearded]

Oh wow, that is awesome!!

[@RogersMJP]

Fascinating topic! I had to laugh at this as it completely resonates with me 😆 I would have originally thought it was solely a generational thing. However, you make a great point on the subconscious bias against ageing! Thanks for the video Dan

[@DanCBearded]

You’re welcome!

[@jtsteve]

Love the in depth perspective on this!!! Great discussion. Well done sir! Family and friends should love you for who you are and if you’re happy and confident then they should be happy for you. Stay true to yourself but don’t ever let dumb things come between you, the spins around the sun go quick!🍻🍻🍻

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you my man!

[@lordofthstrings]

My mom actually came around after the first couple of months. She always thought beards were unkempt and unprofessional looking. Basically the societal stereotypes you mentioned. That was one of a handful of reasons I didn't start growing one until my late 20s despite always loving the way they looked. I'll never forget the first complement from her though. One day she's like "you know what you actually look really good with a beard" and from then on she'd always complement me about how nice it was coming in as I grew it out. She even enjoys some of the scents I wear (she's a firmly unscented kind of person with pretty much everything) and she buys me beard products for Christmas and my birthday

[@DanCBearded]

I’m glad she came around!

[@gohabs365]

The only thing my mom hates more than my beard is my bald head. Clean shaven and a come-over is her preferred look. 😂😂😂

[@DanCBearded]

Haha understood!

[@jimcummings4712]

Do what you will,not what someone else wants,even mom's or dad's, or children's,or friends and relatives.aslong as as it doesn't hurt anyone.😊😊😊😊😊

[@DanCBearded]

My beard hurts no one. Thats a great point!

[@rogétimperialandre305]

My mom loves my beard, it's not as long as yours but my hair (locs) are almost to the ground and I'm 6'4". At first she disliked them but now she loves them. I love her more! ❤

[@DanCBearded]

Oh I’m glad!

[@MinecraftCentury100]

What I say if someone wants me to shave or tells me I look better without a beard, is that I feel more confident WITH a beard and I'd much rather feel confident than look "good".

[@DanCBearded]

Yesss!

[@tbneddy9216]

Very insightful point. I've noticed that while I might look "better" esthetically with scruff or shaven etc, having a fuller beard gives me a sense of confidence that stubble just doesn't. 🤔

[@baldrunningbeard]

In my case, it has actually been a hate love situation. On the one hand, it is exactly how you explained. On the other hand, on my jorney to grow the beard, it has been a motivation to my father to grow his after almost a lifetime of shaving. Now he is getting better advice thru me watching your videos, and he is enjoying the process of growing it and so is my mom.

[@DanCBearded]

I’m glad your father has joined the journey! Very cool

[@maxhorner2409]

I (late gen x)sent my ma (late boomer) a screenshot of the thumb nail this was her response "Hadnt heard this, but with everything people hate, why not beards. I do know some people whn hate beards no matter what." That was also her thoughts bout my long hair. Dad hates it but says it is my responsibility not his.

[@DanCBearded]

Straight up!

[@antoniojo1500]

Omg I saw the notification and I had to hit it quickly! Both my parents don't like me having a beard :( and a couple of my aunts hate ir and make comments more repeatedly

[@DanCBearded]

Hopefully this helped!

[@adamfoss624]

Unfortunately I don’t have time to read all the comments right now, but I look forward to it later today. I love the insight here Dan, and I am guessing that is momma Command in the thumbnail? The face only a mother can love didn’t become a popular or well known phrase if it didn’t have some truth to it, and I have never heard the phrase a face only a father can love. Lol! While most of us may not be Quasimodo under our man manes, all of us sporting facial hair feel we look better and become more confident with it more than without it, hence why we stick with it. My momma has been supportive to how I choose to present myself ever since the early 90’s when piercings where not as common as they are now. Her baby showed up one day with over a dozen holes, and surgical steel shining just on my head alone, and to say she was less than thrilled would be an understatement, and it was that way until we where in line at the pharmacy and she noticed this elderly woman mean mugging me before I noticed, and when I did, I simply said hello, how are you today? This lady was dumbfounded and just didn’t know what to say or do! We got out to the car, and my mom shared how no matter what I look like I am still her sweet boy, and if the stereotype that comes with that look may be unapproachable, I would be the one to change that reputation. Now, she would rather I kept my facial hair trimmed like she had gotten used to with a mustache and short goatee, but I know she supports my happiness only having to tease me a little in some loving fun, and one of the only few people allowed to actually check the tensile strength on my beard hair by giving it a few good tugs when I greet her. Ha ha ha! (and I am sure she prefers the beard over the piercings since I have not had them in since the late 90’s, early 2000’s.)

[@DanCBearded]

Haha no, that’s not my mom!

[@jimmyd6279]

Please do one of these videos where its the wife that doesn't like beards.Love your work Dan!

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@spartanmarriottbeardreview9656]

Great video Dan when my beard was really long my mum hated it she always said you look so much older lol I’ve bin rocking a short beard for along time and I’m growing the big beard back love the journey, second I told her she was really, yes mum big beard is coming back what ever makes me happy , I’m 43 my mum is super supportive she just never liked big beard , but it is coming back 💪

[@DanCBearded]

Good to hear from you!! Thanks for sharing 🤝

[@russelldavis6405]

I have a close female friend that always comments that hates my beard. I'm 62 and have a snow white beard and bald head. She say's I look old (although I don't have much wrinkles). I just smile and say "thank you for your opinion". Not gonna get rid of it......

[@DanCBearded]

Absolutely!!

[@im4scots86]

I can't say what my loving mother (deceased) would say about my beard. If it's a generational aspect, then she would have been a firm no. However, both of my sons also have beards and my wife has never uttered a word of complaint ( aside from leaving trimmed whiskers in the sink.) She's gone as far as providing trimming advice. Thsnk goodness this bearded family has her. Thanks for the great topic Dan.

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you for the comment 🤝

[@robertdanzig3926]

My mom hates my beard yet everyone else on the planet loves it. She said “I can’t believe I gave birth to a Viking” but a beard is as you said .. a sign of growth which I love because most men will always look the same through adulthood yet we have the ability to change and evolve and our beard is just another way that allows us to do that. On a side note: I’ve been using Dr. Nicks beard butter and oil for the first time and my beard has never felt better.

[@DanCBearded]

Truly top of the mountain products!

[@truenorthbeardco]

awesome video Dan! great topic!

[@DanCBearded]

Appreciate it!

[@j.m.4858]

You made some absolutely fantastic points in this video that I've never actually considered before. I thoroughly enjoyed it. For the record...my mom never liked my either. LoL Have a great day man

[@DanCBearded]

Thank you brotha!

[@bakarka]

My older brother (by 8 years) paved the way with his beard, so that by the time I grew mine it wasn't as big of a deal! Mom didn't like it, but she accepted it. (R.I.P. to them both)

[@DanCBearded]

🙏

[@TraconWizard]

Mine didn't like that she couldn't see my expression to determine if I was joking. You're probably right abt the age angle. If a mother kept pushing, I'd ask, "you gonna dye your hair red, green or purple?"

[@DanCBearded]

I have heard the expression aspect as well, but I have never really understood that. You can tell if I’m joking or not lol

[@RobOlson-xm6kb]

My mom didn't like my beard, until I found you. Once I learned how to take care of my beard and it no longer looked wild she started liking it. On a side note the residents of the retirement apartments/ nursing home lobe my beard.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh wow, I’m so glad to hear!

[@Thisguywholikeswine]

I guess I’m just one of the lucky ones! My mom has always been supportive of my facial hair decisions. Now she even loves to smell the new oils I get every month. She also always compliments me and my father on our beards and how well they look and smell! Great video Dan! 👊🤘

[@DanCBearded]

That’s fantastic and how it should be!

[@eladiocofresi5202]

This reminded me of the fact I learned my mother's nickname for me was "her baby" after over forty years of life. She did not mind the beard. She hated the longer beard (asked if it could be made illegal,) so I kept it short for her final months.

[@DanCBearded]

Thanks for sharing!

[@whiskersnwhisky4728]

Imagine showing up one Thanksgiving with a completely shaven head and 10 days of growth! She knew exactly where it was headed but didn't say anything. I think it bugged my dad but he didn't say anything either. At Christmas I was getting picked on and she said it looked good and suited me. I'm just one of the lucky ones I guess. I agree with a lot of moms feeling like it ages them, but many concern themselves with what other people think of _them_ based on _our_ beards.

[@DanCBearded]

Yesss!

[@YoGoldenFleeceDigsExceptional]

Dang it. I was hoping your mom would do a cameo! 😁👍

[@DanCBearded]

Haha

[@r55mannyp]

I can say with my mother she did support the beard. But more of the short beard. She actually told my brother to grow a beard when he started college.

[@DanCBearded]

Very interesting!

[@thebeatenbrush]

I decided I was going to grow my beard last November when I was in the hospital. Now, I always like to get my mom’s opinion, along with the wife’s opinion. Both of them said, “ehhhh. You look better just with your go t.” Well, I got their opinion; good to know 👍🏻. Hahaha. Five months now, they all love my beard, and enjoy the different aromas that I choose for my beard oils. I catch more grief from coworkers that see me once a month then I do anyone else. But, I’m fortunate, my mom is the exception. 😉

[@DanCBearded]

Exceptions can be great!

[@bigstew2000]

Shout-out to my mom that loves my beard! She loves smelling whatever I have in beard that day, especially after getting a custom scent made that represents her. She wanted me to grow it longer lol.

[@DanCBearded]

That’s fantastic and how it should be!

[@nrhaegeli]

This is an interesting one. You make some valid points. My parents were both hippies and they don’t mind the beard up to a certain length. Ironically, I get more flack from my dad and stepfather. My dad can grow a decent beard, so I’m not sure why he objects. My stepfather is simply jealous as he cannot grow a beard at all. As for my mom, she has never asked me to shave it though she has suggested that I trim it though admits that I keep it well groomed and styled nicely.

[@DanCBearded]

All very interesting!

[@dalton_masson]

At the end of the day my mom has told me, it’s my face so I can do whatever I really want to do with it. All she has said to NOT do is get a face tattoo, I can have other tattoos and I do, just not on my face. She overall doesn’t care for a lot of facial hair, she prefers a shorter “business” style beard. I have a medium size beard and want to keep it growing, and have a purposeful “mountain man” (but well maintained) beard. She isn’t a fan of that and says I need to trim it down. She said she would also like if I just shaved in general again because she wants to see my face again. But at the end of the day, she doesn’t really care she told me I can do whatever I want pretty much.

[@DanCBearded]

I want a neck tattoo really badly lol

[@JoshHorning]

I'm 42 and have never seen my dad without a beard. Both me and my brother, that is 32, have beards.... But then again I was 17 on family day weekend from Army OSUT when my dad and I got the same tattoo....

[@DanCBearded]

That’s awesome Josh!

[@Jeffereez]

Before I even listen. My mom likes to be nurturing and wants me to look trim and slim. My dad always believed in being clean-shaven and a nice neat haircut, so that's why my mom is that way. But she has lately taken on the liking to my beard. So it's all good here it just took some time.

[@DanCBearded]

I am glad she is coming around!

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

My mom hates my beard. She does think that my beard hides my face, and she thinks I look better clean shaven, which I highly disagree with. My brother also has a full beard, and she doesn't like his either. I even have a female cousin who is like a big sister to me, who makes the same criticism that I am doing it to "hide my handsome face." That's never a man's prerogative for growing his beard. The beard is a part of his face. Comments like that are selfish narratives because they don't want to accept the fact that men choose to keep their beards rather than get rid of it for their own personal reasons. By that analogy, I can easily say that a woman who puts on makeup is hiding her natural beauty by putting paint on it. I am a man who has my own opinions, but I believe in letting people have their own prerogatives and letting them do what they want. I understand how a mother might not like it, but what I don't understand is why they just can't accept it and support it. At the end of the day, a beard is just hair, and parents should let their sons grow their beards without any issues or negative criticism. Here's some general advice I am going to give to everyone. Let people do what they want with their appearances, and keep your opinions to yourselves unless that person asks you for it. Otherwise, you are ruining your relationship with that person by opening your mouths out of selfishness.

[@DanCBearded]

People should always be able to do what they want with their personal appearance! If they ask for feedback and advice, give it. If not, keep it to yourself. Agreed!

[@vpovince1001]

My mom never minded my beard. She didn’t like my long hair though, but she got used to it. My dad different story, absolutely hated my hair and absolutely hated my beard. Funny story, during his last week or two of life, he opened his eyes after not speaking for a week and said, “Vince, I didn’t know you were here and put up his two fingers and pretended to cut my beard off, smiled and closed his eyes again.

[@DanCBearded]

Kept the humor! That is tough and I’m sorry for the tough situation and the loss

[@vpovince1001]

@@DanCBearded thanks Dan everything ended well. He ended up liking me the most (of his boys) because he knew I had my head on straight. Although he never loved the beard, I think overall he respected it and knew that music was my world and this is what us musicians do.

[@darronlundy-ml5ne]

My mom hasn't really said to much about my beard. I think she relates it to my love of hunting and the outdoors. My dad always grew his beard for hunting but then shaved after it was over. I do think she is a little surprised in the amount of care I do for my beard. Other than that she hasn't said to much about it.

[@DanCBearded]

I like that relation to hunting and the outdoors. Good perspective!

[@tbneddy9216]

My mom thinks my beard complements my face but she doesn’t care for longer beards. She admits that for her it's just a matter of what she's used to as most men didnt have beards in the 70s but she quickly got used to me having a full beard and even prefers it now. When I shaved for a family function last year she was disappointed because just the day before she had "told her relative how handsome I look with the beard" 😂 P.S. Good point regarding the beard being a natural part of the face and appearance and not an artificial "make-up" as many tend to call it. I think that, contributing to the normalization of beards in society, the recognition that beards aren't the "choice" insomuch as shaving is - could go a long way. Asking why a man has a beard runs contrary to the superior logic of inquiring why one should choose to remove it.

[@DanCBearded]

Love all of this, thank you for sharing! And I really do think there is a clear distinction between women wearing makeup and a man growing his beard.

[@katzsteel]

I started growing my beard right after my mom passed. I’m not even sure why. Had one ever since. 5 yrs now. I don’t think she would’ve liked it though. My mother in law does not like it which I’m good with! 😂. One of my severely overweight cousins makes negative comments too. So far, I’ve withheld commenting back about the “elephant “ in the room!

[@DanCBearded]

More reason to grow for the MIL lol

[@kbaah1280]

My mom hates beards, but she hasn't said much about it lately. I usually get complaints about my beard from my wife, my sister, and my cousin. They prefer I have a short beard and not grow out my beard at all. They even got my 2 daughters and my 10 month old niece to be on their side. Smh.

[@DanCBearded]

I hear you!

[@stuartcomeaux9497]

My mother doesn’t like my beard. She finally quit telling me to trim it, after 4 years.

[@DanCBearded]

At least she can keep it to herself now! I respect that

[@DRAGONGOD008]

Unfortunately, my mother passed before beards were acceptable in my line of work. That being said, we went and got tattoos together on multiple occasions. I'm sure she would have loved my beard as much as I do.

[@DanCBearded]

Oh for sure!

[@kellykempkilroy]

my mother loved me having a beard. My wife, on the other hand, likes me clean shaven. I was encouraged to grow my beard even when it looked like a cabbage patch doll. If my mom told me it didn't look good on me when I was younger, I would have never grown one. So, in my case, my mother was for the beard.

[@DanCBearded]

That’s fantastic!

[@soumynonareverse7807]

Well, there was a time when she didn't really like it and didn't want to pay attention (looking away) either. Since I bought a new hairdryer (Dyson) she still doesn't notice if I changed something but I guess we both like it better this way.

[@DanCBearded]

I’ll take that

[@robertallen6074]

Back in the early 2000s i had just a mustache no beard and my mom would always tell me to shave the mustache off and if i didnt shave it off that she was going to get the tweezers and pull each hair out 1 at a time. She would also tell me all the time that she did not like any type of facial hair. My mom pased away in 2006 and i sometimes wonder what she would think and say about me having a full beard if she was still alive today.

[@DanCBearded]

I would think she would have come around to it. It suits you so well!

[@1390ab]

When I first started getting serious about growing a full beard and getting oils and such my Mom wasn’t fully for it she was like just shave like everyone else or just keep your up with your Goatee or very short to the face beard. Even when I was in HS I always tried to have a Goatee until I was forced to shave it by the School and my Mom always said you gotta shave it off. And as of today it doesn’t bother her and mine is roughly past the length of a “Business Beard” right now.

[@DanCBearded]

I’m glad she has come around!

[@mikehoppis324]

My mom dislikes any facial hair on me period! Always has. You look so nice clean shaven she says lol. I moved cross country last August and haven’t seen my mom since then. She’s flying out to see me next week. I haven’t trimmed my beard in almost 9 months. She’s not going to be happy lol. Love you mom 🥰

[@DanCBearded]

Oh man lol good luck!

[@Dungeons_and_Crawdads]

My mother and my wife both told me they’d disown me if I shaved again.. lol

[@DanCBearded]

Love that!

[@jsbeardessentials]

My mom loves my beard. Could be that she just wants to support me. Sad for the guys where their mom doesn’t like their beards.

[@DanCBearded]

That is awesome man!! That's how it should be

[@fortressofbearditude]

My mom doesn't like the beard but she accepts it because she knows it makes me happy

[@DanCBearded]

I’ll take that!

[@ThingsIBuy]

My mom has always said she loves my beard the bigger it gets the moreso. Love My mama ❤

[@DanCBearded]

That’s awesome man!

[@qayimrahimi4530]

I personally think. It’s society. Because unfortunately most of us unknowingly follow what we think society wants us to think is normal.

[@DanCBearded]

There is absolutely some truth there

[@davidcrump2348]

You are absolutely correct. Most women love a man with a beard.

[@DanCBearded]

I have found that to be true

[@Another_User_Name_]

My mom never minded my mustache in the late 80's and early 90's. She didn't like the goatee in the 2000's, but absolutely hated me with a long beard. I think it's a generational thing. Mustaches were in when she was younger and that's the only facial hair she thinks is acceptable and neat. Kind of like George Steinbrenner with the NY Yankees and now Lou Lamierello with the NY Islanders. That generation likes men to be clean cut.

[@DanCBearded]

Agreed. The generational aspect is huge

[@Ottobon]

Good topic i feel this one and now you know why my beard isnt two feet long by now 😂 But shes warmed to whole thing

[@DanCBearded]

Warming is good!

[@DarkMaster64999]

my mom has been very supportive. My Nan not so much though lol.

[@DanCBearded]

@@DarkMaster64999 ahhhh, gotya!

[@TheFreezermonster]

My grandfather had a beard so my mother never cared about my beard luckily, my dad however is the one making comments lol

[@DanCBearded]

I’m h interesting thought with the grandfather having a beard! Never considered that

[@leosigman7239]

Are you sure it is not the case that a woman who hates beards just happens to be your mother? An older female relative (my generation) is the only person I know who hates (very strongly) my beard. She once told me that it looked good at one time but (at the time she said this) it “looks homeless” and she could not say when that point was reached (even though my barber maintained my beard until The Lockdown). So it couldn’t even be trimmed back to what she’d liked. And nobody else I’d encountered in my bearded life ever described my beard that way.

[@DanCBearded]

No, I personally think it’s much deeper than that. Idk a female my age that dislike beards. Of course that’s generational, but I think there is something to the mother points I made. Of course I cannot prove anything, but just my observations!

[@alialnajibi2104]

I thought i was the only one having this problem 😂

[@DanCBearded]

Haha you are not alone!

[@eugeneday9941]

Most Mother's doesn't like beards on their sons face. Instead of thinking, hey my son has grown and that's life. They used of seeing their sons with that babyface when first born, which we're all grown into a mature adult now to have beards.

[@DanCBearded]

Yeah, true true

[@anthonyhourston7471]

If I could have taken a picture of my mom when she saw my beard growth since May 2022! She was NOT a fan! Good segment!!

[@DanCBearded]

You are not alone!

[@Black_Bearded706]

Not gonna let my mom hated it cause I was about 13 to 14 with facial hair and ever since then all she worried about is the hair in the sink or in the shower!!! So she never disliked the look. I suppose she just hated the mess!

[@DanCBearded]

And that’s understandable haha pickup after yourself Joshua! 😂

[@ryszardrabuszko50]

My mum hates beards. I give her a cuddle and tell her beard or no beard still love ya

[@DanCBearded]

That’s a great approach by you!

[@Andrew-pl2ly]

I think it's partially generational and social representation of beards. I think historically beards have been misaligned to bad men on social media. My mother has made comments about me shaving my beard (and anti me going bald). My mother's hair on top of her head is important to her and makes her happy, after I told her I'd shave once she shaves her head...that was the last time she said anything to me about shaving my beard.

[@DanCBearded]

I agree! Absolutely factors

[@jacobwalker5395]

My dad has always had some sort of facial hair wether it be short to heavy stubble or a thick moustache. So I started growing mine since it’s been able to grow. My mom had never had a problem with it until I started letting it grow long. She says I look more handsome when it’s short. She is 56. My mom’s sister loves my beard. Now my grandma hates it and my bald head with a passion. She 83.

[@DanCBearded]

Ahhhh, all makes sense!

[@hans5130]

My sisters sons both have long beards as do I. Her husband had a long beard till they got married. As for mom she doesn’t say much. She’s out bearded

[@DanCBearded]

Strength in numbers!

[@uniquefreak13]

I think you're spot on with it being something in their DNA... I've asked my mum lots of times what she thinks of my beard n she has never liked it. When I've asked for details she said it "looks scruffy" n she would prefer if I shaved but she doesn't mention it if I don't ask so there's no pressure from her.

[@DanCBearded]

So extremely common, unfortunately

[@uniquefreak13]

@@DanCBearded she didn't like it when I had long hair down to my shoulders either 😂 it doesn't bother me though, she treats me no different than she did before.

[@michaelschafer7920]

My mom couldn't stand the beard when I first started to grow it out now she compliments it everytime she sees me and actually was disappointed that i teimmed it short last year lol

[@DanCBearded]

That’s a great turnaround!

[@mikeh2373]

My Mom hates my beard lol but has adapted to it lol.👍🙏💪

[@DanCBearded]

That's right!!

[@JonnyPsyclo]

My mother doesn't like it. But then she doesn't like it when my dad grew one back in the day...

[@DanCBearded]

Ahhhh!

[@thebeardedalchemist]

My mom just doesn’t like when it’s too long. But I don’t care 😂 and I’m 41 years old

[@DanCBearded]

Haha totally understand!

[@matthewdrew568]

My mom doesn't like when I shaved my beard. She's been positive on my beard

[@DanCBearded]

That’s fantastic and how it should be!

[@jeseloredo178]

My mom first thing she said was shave it ! That I didn’t need the beard 🧔 but other then that not one good or bad comment that’s been 6 months ago

[@DanCBearded]

At least she keeps it in now!

[@MotorPotor56]

My mom keeps trying to get me go with a goatee...

[@DanCBearded]

No mom!

[@mihaisuciu8167]

My mom: you are more beautiful without a beard, it makes you older 😩

[@DanCBearded]

Yuuup

[@Tommyc463]

Boomers used to clean shaven faces that use to be mandated is what I chalk it up to!

[@DanCBearded]

I agree. The generational norm is a factor

[@lieutenantcolumbo114]

I imagine that some mothers would like their sons to remain a baby... haha, that reminds me of the story of an old friend of mine who used to do cockfighting and his wife hated it when he did that, he also played card games illegally and in secret without his wife knowing it, because his wife if she knew would have reproached him and pulled his ears, but when my old friend brought back the pile of money at home on his wife's table then well she was happy haha. Ps: He stopped doing these illegal things now.

[@DanCBearded]

For sure don’t want to lose their babies

[@lieutenantcolumbo114]

@DanCBearded Ahaha it is so funny brother

[@monkaHeliWatchesWidePeepoHappy]

I haven't grew a long beard yet, but I do wear stubble. And my mom actually likes it more than when I'm clean shaven. Although she likes stubbles in general and dislikes big beards ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@DanCBearded]

I’ll be interested to see how it plays out as it gets longer!

[@monkaHeliWatchesWidePeepoHappy]

@@DanCBearded will see it in following years :D

[@Jlee3356]

Nailed it

[@DanCBearded]

🤝

[@eternalvoide]

My mom hates mine too. Or wants me to trim it. Not happening lol

[@DanCBearded]

Nope lol no chance

[@bygonerenewal6278]

My Dad HATES my beard. My Mom doesn’t like it but she doesn’t say much.

[@DanCBearded]

Very interesting!

[@anthonyowsley8286]

When I learned that my mother is a CHRONIC complainer, I learned to ignore it......... I grow a beard, "You look nicer shaved....... My brother looks like zztop And she says not a word. I've learned to ignore mom.

[@DanCBearded]

Very interesting!

[@qayimrahimi4530]

Men were meant to have beards period. that’s why we can grow them unfortunately some can’t so it’s a blessing. And when given a blessing it shall be treated with grace.

[@DanCBearded]

Agreed!

[@dayapower]

If MOM is KAREN too...

[@DanCBearded]

I know a few of them…

[@LY-jm9vu]

My mother did not like my beard. I think that was because her baby boy had gone. She didn’t want to see me grow up.

[@DanCBearded]

I think that’s a massive part of it for many moms