It is unlawful for a barber to threaten to cut off a child's ears.

The Law Explained

Keeping a squirming child still in a barber's chair is tough, but in Elkhart, you cannot use anatomical threats to achieve compliance. An old municipal ordinance supposedly banned barbers from threatening to snip off kids' ears to stop them from fidgeting. It was enacted to prevent emotional distress and ensure peaceful grooming sessions.