Well for one she might also want to send him to a barber and change that hair style, his grades might improve if he could see out of both eyes...
But cudos to his mum for taking a stand, depends on the kids I guess if this will work for him or not, but most times if the ‘experts’ are against it, then its probably the going to work.
I believe the lad is sporting the new “lion’s mane” hairstyle- a very popular look among urban youth.