Braids being cut off

What is going on in NY?   We have children getting their braids cut off on the way to school
http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=F10610FC345F10738DDDAE0A94D9405B8185F0D3

We have children getting their braids cut off in Kindergarten by classmates
http://www.essence.com/2010/02/24/bullies-cut-5-year-old-girls-hair/
They're young, but shouldn't they know better? If not addressed, the psychological effects of long-term bullying are bad enough without tacking on that now this five-year-old girl has to walk around with a patch of hair missing from the back of her head. 

Schools and Judges taking no action
http://www.cltmag.com/us-judge-finds-no-constitutional-damages-claim-in-bullying-case.html

Teacher chops off child's braid
http://www.essence.com/2009/12/15/crazytown-usa-braids-not-safe-in-milwauk/

 People need to teach their children to keep their hands off of other people  PERIOD.

When my son was in Pre-school- a religous one mind you, another child cut my son't face- he was 3 and 1/2 at the time. The school did nothing about it.   My son still has a scar to this day although a faint one.   I really wish I would have sued the school and the parents of the little psychopath !!  The  school system needs to protect these kids system needs to protect these kids.  It's just hair it will grow back is not acceptable.