We all make our own decisions in life, I admire your honesty Parmaji.
I have always felt that the growth of Kesh is not an issue, those that value it cannot explain why they value it, and that I feel is the point for all us mona types to aspire to reach, when you delight in letting it grow, and you know in your heart why it is so important, you will be unable to justify it through any logical or known reason, you just know....
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/sikh-youth/38179-considering-cutting-my-hair.htmlReference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=38179
If one has doubts, or finds it hard, I really cannot see the point in labouring, this is no way to be in consonance.
If Openmindedji was 10 years older, this would be a moot thread, but this has nothing really to do with Openmindedji, and everything to do with the effect on his family.