It's not common in a traditional sense. However, in modern and more progressive fiction, it can be used to make a point about gender fluidity or a mother's open - mindedness. It goes against the typical gender roles we often see in stories, which is what makes it an interesting and unique plot device.
In general, it's not common. Fiction often reflects society's expectations to some extent. But in some fictional worlds that aim to challenge the status quo, it might occur. A mother doing this could be a symbol of her challenging the traditional male - female binary. It could also be a way to add a touch of absurdity or quirkiness to the story, making it stand out from more conventional tales.
Maybe the mother is a costume designer and she has a last - minute need for a model to test out a new design that involves pink hair curlers. Her son, being around, becomes the unwilling or perhaps curious guinea pig. This could lead to a series of humorous events as the son tries to navigate his day with the curlers in his hair, getting strange looks from neighbors and friends.
One story could be about a young boy who is forced by his sisters to put his hair in curlers for a family photo. He initially resists but then realizes it's all in good fun and the photo turns out to be a hilarious family memory.
In a fictional story, while it's a very odd scenario, it might be used to make a statement. Maybe the mother in the story is living in a very distorted world view where she doesn't understand the difference between genders properly. But such a plot would shock most readers as it defies our common understanding of how parents should act and how boys and girls are different in terms of their physical development.
Maybe she just wants to have some fun. You know, mothers can be a bit mischievous sometimes. She might think it's really cute to see her son in a girl's clothes and it could be a way to create some unique memories.
I'm not aware of any extremely famous mainstream stories specifically about boys with hair in curlers. However, in some local or indie - published fiction, there might be such stories. Maybe in a collection of short stories about unique family situations or childhood adventures, a boy with curlers in his hair could be a part of a comical or heart - warming tale.
Perhaps the wife sold her hair to help someone in need or to contribute to a charitable cause. Or maybe it was a sacrifice she made to support a loved one's dream.
Maybe she wanted to raise awareness about the dangers and importance of mental health. Or it could be to honor her son's memory and help others avoid a similar fate.
The number 30 at the end of the story might be a code or reference that only makes sense within the author's creative vision. It could also be related to a countdown or a milestone within the story's timeline.
The girl might not brush her hair because she thinks it looks fine as it is. Maybe she's rebelling against societal expectations of grooming.
It could be that she was under extreme stress or had suffered abuse from her mother, leading to such a tragic act. Or perhaps there was some external factor that influenced her actions.