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Every now and then, someone will come along on TikTok, state an opinion and then sit back and let the Internet do its thing. Such was the case for Cass Casperson (@Cassandrian) who posted a video where he claims that "stay at home moms are lying."He writes, "Is this how people get canceled?" He then proceeds to say the following: "What I get to do for work, I can still stay home and pay all the bills. And my wife will have to go to work to make her money. I have a one-year-old daughter. So I'll stay at home and take care of my daughter. And while I'm taking care of my one-year-old daughter, I can cook her three meals a day, change her on time, do naps, play time, arts and crafts time. And still make sure the entire place is clean." @cassandrian Is this how people get canceled #stayathomemom #sahm #sahd #momtok Dad says it's esy to be a stay-at-home-parentHe continues, "I can clean the whole apartment while watching her before 12:00 or 1:00. And yes, I know an apartment is different than a house, but I have a 2,300-square-foot apartment. So it's not tiny. But I do know that I can just be ignorant to a lot of people's situations. So can someone please tell me—when does being a stay-at-home mom become hard?"Well, at least he asked. Now many in the comment section agreed with his sentiment that "staying at home with a child is easy." Some were actually rather unpleasant about it, but everyone has the right to an opinion. The key here though is those who wished him to see another point of view mostly stayed calm and collected while they taught him the lesson he sought.One commenter shares, "My wife is a SAHM of two kids. One just started school and the other is a feral toddler. You’re on easy mode right now champ. Update us when you have a kid who can move more."Another person gently explains that having two parents can be easier than one, in terms of hands-on help. "I think the issue has a lot more to do with SAHMs often being the only active parent. While the husband works, he comes home, does no parenting, cooking or helping around the house at all. It is definitely easier when your partner is contributing more than just paying bills." An unruly child kicks and screams. Giphy Postpartum depression and being a stay-at-home momBut it was this TikToker who brought up a discussion that isn't always easy. "It’s also harder for women who have gone through emotional and hormonal changes as they step into motherhood. Postpartum depression and anxiety do not care if the tasks are easy to do."In no way were they putting the OP down; they were just bringing up a topic that perhaps he might have missed. Casperson responded, "I hear that."Postpartum depression is an essential topic to discuss for both new moms and their families. According to an article on PostpartumDepression.org, "Nationally, about 1 in 8 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression after giving birth. However, this rate can be as high as 1 in 5 women in some U.S. states." Lately, more people with a platform have been open about their struggles. Recently, actress Reese Witherspoon opened up about how awful it was for her. She told Harper’s Bazaar, "In the first six months, I was simultaneously happy and depressed. I just cried all the time, I was up all night, I was exhausted. It was a hormone drop I didn’t expect, which I experienced right after birth and again when I stopped nursing six months later.”Elizabeth Tenety, co-founder of the parenting platform Motherly, cites a 2018 U.K. study that recently went viral again. According to the study conducted by Aveeno, "31% said staying at home with a child was harder than going to work. While this stat highlights the challenges of full-time caregiving, it’s important to note that the survey focused on new parents rather than all stay-at-home moms." See on Instagram Tenety notes that being at home full-time with a child carries roadblocks that differ from being in an office. "SAHMs face unique challenges, such as fewer structured breaks, greater social isolation, and a heavier cognitive load at home."But she also points out that many of these challenges are not just specific to being a child caregiver. "At the same time, many working moms don’t feel they get a break either, as they navigate both career pressures and household responsibilities. Some research suggests that while working parents may experience structured work hours and social interaction, they also report high levels of role overload and work-family conflict."Of course, to some people's points, it can be stressful to be a stay-at-home parent (mom OR dad). And men can also suffer from the exhaustion and anxiety that comes along with being a new parent. In fact, Upworthy covered a story about a man who experienced severe depression and anxiety after his baby was born, and turned it into a movement where he and other dads would take their babies on walks together.Everyone responds to stress differently. There are Reddit threads that both support Casperson's views and those who adamantly disagree. Perhaps Casperson is one of the lucky ones who doesn't feel overwhelmed by taking care of an infant. But for every one of him, there are probably ten people who feel differently. It's taking the time to ask the questions (and hopefully registering some of the answers) that matters.

When we think about the mechanics of speaking—as in physically forming words with our mouths and saying them out loud—exhaling is a big part of the process. We naturally breathe out while vocalizing, which is what makes our vocal chords vibrate and make sound, right? We exhale when we talk without even consciously thinking about it. But what if we talked while inhaling? For most of us, that idea seems…well, backwards. Try it. It probably feels weird, unless you're from one of the handful of places in the world where people actually do it. Una Eggertsdóttir, a woman from Iceland living in the U.S., demonstrated an Icelandic linguistic habit of speaking on the in-breath, and it's wild to watch for those unfamiliar with it. She says her friends in the U.S. make fun of her for answering "Yeah" while inhaling and ask her if she's okay, but it's totally a normal thing in certain countries, including Iceland. @youcancallmeuna Here's how you can instantly sound more Icelandic! ?? #iceland #icelandic #culturetiktok #languagelearning #language Why do some Icelandic people speak while inhaling?It's actually called "ingressive speech" or "ingressive phonation," and it's common to Nordic countries, parts of the U.K. and Ireland, the Atlantic Coast of Canada, and parts of New England, likely due to some shared Viking influence. Other cultures also have various manifestations of ingressive speech, but it seems to be most well-known among the Scandinavian nations and Ireland. The most common ingressive sound seems to be an affirmative "yeah" or "ja," (also called pulmonic ingressive speech), which sounds almost just like a sharp, audible inhale with just a touch of vocalization. Ingressive phonation is often just one sound, but as in Eggertsdóttir's example, sometimes it's entire phrases or sentences spoken on the "in breath." @cedrusk Pulmonic ingressive in Irish English. #irishlanguage #gaeilge #linguistics #phonetics #paralinguistic What does ingressive phnation sound like?When you're not familiar with it, ingressive phonation sounds strange. As one commenter wrote, "I noticed some Norwegians doing this too, I just thought they had respiratory problems from the cold air, lol." And a woman who married an Icelander said she was worried her husband was having a medical event.People have shared the other places they've observed ingressive speech as well:"We totally do that also in Northern Sweden. ?""Some of my Dutch family does this! ☺️""The French do this with the 'ouais' on the inhale." @parisiandesire The french inhale or the inhaled ouais is part of french culture! Also known as pulmonic ingressive, when french people speak, inhaling ouais like this can be quite common! #frenchinhale #frenchinhale? #frenchlanguage #french #livingfrance #frenchwords #frenchexpression #frenchpeople #learningfrench #frenchcultureshock #frenchcultureshock #speakingfrench #ouais "My husband’s aunt does this. She’s from Finland. When she’s agreeing with something and says 'yeah.' I’ve always thought it was the cutest thing!""We hosted a Norwegian a number of years ago who we now call our Norwegian daughter. When her family came to visit her parents both did this! I now completely expect it.""We do this in the Balkans as well! Usually when you’re gossiping ?""Old time Maine people would talk on the in breath, I loved it.""They also do that in Prince Edward Island up in Canada."People have reported hearing or seeing ingressive sounds in non-European places as well, including Ethiopia, Brazil, and Japan. Many people shared that the first time they heard it, they thought something had startled the person because they were gasping, or they thought the person had some kind of breathing problem.It just goes to show how exposing yourself to various cultures can broaden your perspective on even the most basic parts of life we wouldn't think to question. "People breathe out when they talk" may sound like an obvious statement of fact for people around the world who've never experienced ingressive speech, but it's not a given. The fact is, some cultures, in some instances, talk while they inhale. Ingressive speech feels unnatural and counterintuitive to some but totally natural and normal to others, which just highlights the delightful diversity of our human family.

High school has transformed in ways both good…and bad. According to one teacher, we might even be shocked by how the shifting landscape has taken a toll on young people's motivation and mental health. In a viral TikTok video, educator Mrs. H shared the five ways her students behave that would send our former teenage selves “into a coma.” Let’s just say it paints a rather bleak picture.First off, she explained that in her ten years of teaching, she could count on one hand the number of assignments that felt like students gave their full effort.1. “They are not intrinsically motivated to do really anything.” A young man gazing absentmindedly at the computer. Photo credit: Canva“There is such a lack of care that goes into everything. I could probably count on one hand the amount of assignments I've received in the last ten years that I've been like, ‘Wow, you really put your all into this. I can tell you worked hard.’ That has happened maybe a handful of times.”2. They move and speak “at a glacial pace.” “So slow, it stresses me out. I'm a fast-paced person, and they just move at a glacial pace always.”3. “They do not eat.” A girl looking at her phone instead of eating.Photo credit: Canva“They will go the whole day without eating. I don't know why. I don't know how. Sometimes I do that too, from really stressed or really busy. Like, I'll skip a meal, whatever. It is constant for them. I don't get it. I'm a hungry girl, so I don't know. It couldn't be me.”4. “They do not own up to their mistakes.”This is one that Mrs. H surmised is “going to be a really big problem for this generation moving forward in life.” She gave the example of calling out a student in her class for texting—and never being surprised when the student denies it or makes up an excuse for why they were texting.5. “They do not use their brains to figure things out.”“They do not use the clues around them to inform their decisions and ideas, and they just do not figure things out on their own,” said Mrs. H. If they don’t know something, they usually give up and leave a question blank. Commenters offered their own theories as to why this happens. Some pointed to the role of social media and the near-constant hunt for quick dopamine hits. Others wondered aloud if the behaviors resemble symptoms of depression. Many pointed out the uncertainty teens face today, from unstable job markets to financial stress. One commenter wrote, “We had the belief that we could do/be/have anything. They don’t have that anymore.” @mrshersk These kids are really something else… #fyp #highschoolers #students #teacher #creatorsearchinsights ♬ original sound - Mrs. H?? How parents can encourage positive, proactive behaviorsChild development experts recommend a few evidence-based strategies to help teens develop internal motivation.Model problem-solving out loud. When you narrate how you handle confusion or frustration, teens learn practical steps they can copy.Offer choices whenever possible. Agency helps teens build ownership and reduces avoidance.Praise effort, not outcome. Saying “I noticed how long you stuck with that” increases intrinsic motivation far more than praising grades.Set clear expectations and follow through consistently. Predictable structure builds confidence and resilience.Help them build routines that protect basic needs. Encourage regular meals, sleep, breaks, and offline time. Executive functioning depends on physical stability.Limit rescuing. Instead of giving the answer, ask guiding questions like, “What is the first step you could take?”Mrs. H’s video sparked a crucial conversation (and hopefully a wake-up call), but the story of this generation is still unfolding. With support and guidance, there’s still far more hope than many assume.

The war between different parenting styles rages on. In 2025, there is a conflict between newer, softer parenting styles and older, tough-love approaches. Softer parenting styles that have come into favor in recent years tend to encourage emotional intelligence, gentle discipline, and open communication.On the other hand, older, tough-love parenting encourages risk-taking, natural consequences, and discipline. One of the most controversial parenting styles that has emerged over the last generation or two is helicopter parenting. In this style, parents closely monitor and control most aspects of the child’s life. While it’s done out of an abundance of concern, it can also limit the child's independence.A curious social media user recently asked parents to share their parenting strategies that may be considered "bad” by today’s helicopter parents. The thread, posted to r/AskReddit, received over 1,300 responses. Many resisted the idea that parents should control their children's lives and shared strategies that encouraged independence and perseverance. The “bad” parenting ideas urged parents to let their children grow in confidence by spending time alone and unsupervised.They also reminded parents that it’s OK to ignore a tantrum, even if it is in a packed restaurant.Here are 13 of the best answers to: What is considered bad parenting but it's actually good parenting? Adopting a few old-school parenting ideas could be hugely beneficial for your kids. Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash 1. Giving your kids space"Giving your kids enough space to fail and then try to figure it out on their own. I see a lot of parents solving their children’s problems without giving them a chance to find their own solution.""Consequences are the best teachers for some lessons. Barring significant issues, if you don't do your schoolwork or hand it in late you get lower grades. If you show up late to work too many times you may get reamed out by your boss and fired. If you decide to say something careless and cruel you may lose a friendship and the respect of others. Support them through it so they can learn and improve, yes. Shelter them and try to get them out of it, no."2. Let them be alone"Leaving your kids alone for age-appropriate periods of time. At some point, kids have to learn to entertain themselves or to be responsible for their own meals, depending on how old they are. Which is why the key part of that statement was 'age-appropriate.' And I suppose it depends on how safe your neighbourhood is, too.""A lot of parents are too helicopter-y today. I also went where I wanted as a kid as long as I came back when I was supposed to. I think it’s social media getting into parents head with anxieties about what could happen." Let kids be alone sometimes Photo by Robo Wunderkind on Unsplash 3. Give them chores"Making your kids help with chores from an early age This is just teaching good habits and skills. When I grew up we had a rule in my house. The person who cooks don't have to do dishes. If you didn't set the table and didn't cook. You had to wash dishes. And ironically because of that I became a really good cook because I HATED doing dishes. So I learned how to cook everything."4. Allow them to experience conflict"Allowing kids to experience discomfort and situations of conflict and confrontation so they can develop the necessary skills to process and navigate said conflict, and with your guidance before and correction after - learn to compromise when necessary and resolve conflicts effectively.""Similarly: a lot of parents think it's bad to argue in front of your children. When you argue in front of your kids, you're teaching them that sometimes people disagree on things. When you resolve the argument, you're demonstrating conflict resolution."5. Encourage risky play"Letting kids engage in age-appropriate risky play. Trying to protect them from everything is bad parenting. Let them climb, run, jump, dig, throw, etc. They’ll become more specially aware, aware of their body, physically literate, and more active."It's up to each parent to draw their own line in the safety sand, so to speak, but most parents could stand to have a higher risk tolerance. Lack of independence and freedom contributes to anxiety in kids.6. Let them cry"Letting them feel emotions helps them learn how to regulate them.""Teaching them self-soothing skills, a little bit at a time, is also essential. but they do need to learn emotional regulation!"7. Ignore the tantrum"As long as they aren’t hurting themselves, someone else, or destroying things, the best thing is to let them tire themselves out. Parents cave in way too often, and it teaches the kid, 'Oh, Mom and Dad will give me this thing I want; I just need to do this long enough,' leading to more and more tantrums. Operant conditioning done inadvertently is difficult to undo.""The trick is to do the opposite of rewarding the kid throwing the tantrum. Growing up, I behaved well because I quickly learned that if I was acting up in a restaurant, we would leave the restaurant immediately, and we did. It only took a few times of doing that to make it clear there was no upside to throwing a fit, only downsides. That tasty treat you wanted, the chicken nuggets and chocolate milkshake? Nope. You threw a fit; everyone's going home. No nuggs and milkshake for you." Ignore most tantrums Photo by Zahra Amiri on Unsplash 8. Logical consequences"Refuse to put on your coat to go to the playground? Then either we don’t go to the playground or we go and you get to be cold enough to be miserable while your warm siblings are running around playing.""Dr. Becky just had a really good episode on her podcast about this. We need to let kids experience the arc of their decisions when it’s safe to do so."This parenting technique is often playfully referred to as FAFO parenting (or F*** Around Find Out): @jacquelineschumer And for the lady, perhaps a plate of salt? 9. Side with the teacher"Your child is being a little sh*t. Yes, they are 6 years old, and yes, 6 year olds are talkative. But there are 30 other 6-year-olds in the classroom, and if the teacher needs to come to and tell you your child is talkative and being disruptive, do something about it."Teachers all across the country lament more pushback and defensiveness from parents than in years past, and many argue that it's to the detriment of kids. Side with the teacher Photo by Centre for Ageing Better on Unsplash 10. Prioritize yourself"For parents, it's actually good to NOT make your kids the highest priority ALL THE TIME - to consciously plan and take the effort and time to prioritize your partner and yourself regularly. A happy, healthy relationship between parents is worth so much more than the occasional bouts of inconvenience/missing the parents/whatever opportunity cost these times have to kids.""If you're feeling overwhelmed as a parent, it's GOOD to leave the kids to their own devices for an appropriate length of time, maybe even in front of the TV or whatever distracts them, while you take time out to recharge."Internalized parenting guilt will tell you that taking time for yourself means taking something away from your child, but old-school parents will tell you that you simply can't "pour from an empty cup."11. You aren't your child's friend"So many people think you need to be friends with your kid, but you're not a friend, you're a parent. Even if your kid hates you, even if you get screamed at, you NEED to teach them the right lessons in life. Cos, guess what, kids won't always love what you say. And what they love is sometimes not what they should love. Being a parent isn't a matter of your child loving you, it's a matter of making sure they're ready for life and praying to any and all gods and demons that may or may not exist that they turn out a decent human being."12. Keep them offline"Not letting a small child have an iPad / phone / any access to the internet. This is somehow seen as something really strict / no fun parenting. The parents who don't allow internet are actually great, the internet isn't a nice place for a child to explore.""I always want to ask 'why' or 'what do you think that’s doing for them?' I’m pretty sure most of these parents just didn’t want children and they just want to offload that time to the tablet and call it a day. There are definitely times when I feel that way too, but it’s just no way to raise a child every day."A growing movement urges parents, despite intense pressure, to wait until kids are in 8th grade to get them a smartphone. Keep kids offline Photo by Aaron on Unsplash 13. Spanking your child is wrong"A bunch of people justifying physically abusing children under the guise of 'discipline'""It’s funny because they are objectively wrong. The only thing it does is show you child (by example) that violence is the way to deal with problems."This article originally appeared in September. It has been updated.