But perhaps the more meaningful question isn’t “What does he look like now?”
It’s:
“Who did he become?”
Beyond the Hair
That question changes the entire story.
The white hair may have been what introduced the world to him.
But it doesn’t have to be what defines him.
Maybe he became interested in music.
Maybe he loves sports.
Maybe he enjoys science.
Maybe he is artistic.
Maybe he prefers a quiet life away from attention.
Maybe he enjoys being different.
Maybe he doesn’t think about his hair very much anymore.
We shouldn’t assume.
That’s another important lesson.
A person doesn’t owe the public a particular reaction to their appearance.
Some people enjoy attention.
Others dislike it.
Some embrace their differences.
Others prefer privacy.
Both responses are valid.
The Danger of Turning Children Into Internet Sensations
The story also raises a broader question about children and social media.
When an unusual photograph goes viral, the child may have little control over where it goes.
Thousands or millions of strangers may see it.
People may comment on the child’s body.
They may make jokes.
They may invent stories.
