Can we finally stop the collective hysteria every time a lice alert goes home from school? We’ve been fighting this war for decades with toxic shampoos and expensive nit-picking services, yet these tiny hitchhikers aren't even a health hazard. They don’t carry diseases; they’re just an itchy nuisance. The psychological toll we put on kids: shaming them, isolating them, and dousing their heads in harsh chemicals: is far worse than the bugs themselves. It's time to accept that lice are just a part of the human experience, much like the common cold. Let’s ditch the outdated no-nit policies that keep children out of the classroom for days on end. If your kid has them, treat them, sure, but stop acting like it’s a biohazard event. Science says the war is failing anyway because they're becoming resistant. #science #health #parenting https://thoxt.com/l/0SRI9o 🔗