Wow, I agree, that is terrible. It just shows how dangerous nonconformity can be in the eyes of those who don't understand 
I don't know if this topic has been suggested yet, there are so many good ideas ~
But what about instead of families that dread together, what about dreaded parents or a single parent of a young child and the stigma they face? I am a single dreadheaded mom (3 years now) of a 7-year old and I have always been shunned by other parents, and even purposely not invited to certain school activities. I am sure there are many misconceptions surrounding my parenting abilities due to the untrue stigmas (Lazy; pothead; dirty; etc.)
For me it was about a spiritual awakening, of wanting to be myself without caring what others thought of me. I have redefined beauty in myself and I see beauty differently in all cultures now - everyone is beautiful, whether they conform to societal standards or not (without conformity, what is nonconformity?)
I want to show the world the I am just as intelligent, caring and clean as any other parent out there, and that my streak of free spirit and self-acceptance is a good thing. My daughter already knows 
~Megan
I signed up with this site a few months ago, but got distracted with other things as I usually do. I don't know if I'll be on every day; I'm a college student and mom so I stay busy.
Just wanted to say hello to you like-minded folks & I will try to be more sociable. Feel free to message me or post to me - it may take a little time to get back to you, but I will! Had my dreads for a year and a half now I get bored and like to color them with vegan Manic panic.
I would be interested in trying to get a meet-up event going for next year sometime in the fall, as I will be moving to Austin TX and don't really know anyone there!
Cool little community yo have here :D
