It might have been pretty universally accepted during our childhood for daughters to be expected to reciprocate affection from adults, whether they liked it or not. A non consensual kiss to grandparents here, a forced “thank you” there. But times have changed. However, this change in parenting style can sometimes make for some, well, awkward or even downright uncomfortable situations as moms and dads try to advocate for this kid’s autonomy. Recently, a mom named Liz Kindred detailed just such an incident with her six year old daughter, which has a whole lotta other parents discussing how to navigate these unideal interactions. As she recalls in a video posted to TikTok, Kindred was waiting in line with her daughter when a grown man turned around and said “My goodness, you sure are pretty” to the child. “My six-year-old is gorgeous, yes, but she is also very in tune and perceptive, and she's an introvert so she grabbed my leg really tight,” Kindred said. Doubling down, the man repeated himself, saying “You sure are pretty. Look at those blue eyes,” which only made her shy daughter grab her leg harder. Noting that being in a 12 step program has taught her to be less “knee jerk reactionary,” the mom bit her tongue and offered a polite smile to the man, hoping that would be the end of it. It wasn’t. @yourejustliz I need to get my brows done ♬ Succession (Theme Song) - The Theme System “He's a boomer and, God love him, he said, ‘I guess your mom didn't teach you manners.’ And I let out an uncomfortable little [chuckle], and the pause was long. It was long. And under his breath he said, ‘Guess not,’” she said. In what she called the most ”Jesus loving way” she could muster, while still bluntly making her point, Kindred told the man "If you assume that I didn't teach my six-year-old daughter to say ‘thank you’ to a grown, consenting man when he compliments her appearance, then you would be correct."What followed was the “longest silence” of Kindred’s life. The video, which has been viewed over 6 million times now, prompted a ton of parents to share how their own kids have established boundaries in similar situations—with their support, of course. “An old man called my 4 yr old daughter a sweetheart at the store…she boldly responded ‘I am NOT YOUR sweetheart!’ I was so proud,” on person recalled. Another added, “My 3 year old says ‘NO THANK YOU MY BODY DOESN’T LIKE TAHT.’”Still another said “My 2 yo knows the boundaries song and just starts singing that anytime someone talks to her.”While the response to Kindred’s video was overwhelmingly positive, there were a few comments defending the man as simply being “kind.” This prompted Kindred to do a follow-up video doubling down on her decision.In the clip, she shared how she herself has dealt with seemingly innocent compliments in her life from men, which later turned into something else. Feeling like she “didn’t have a voice” to say something, “because I’m a nice Christian, Southern girl,” Kindred ended up being in unsavory situations (she didn't explicitly say what those situations were, but it's easy enough to piece together). She doesn’t want her daughter to have the same issues. @yourejustliz #stitch with @Liz Kindred ♬ Succession (Theme Song) - The Theme System “Nice is different than kind. The kind thing to do is to teach our daughters and our children in this next generation that when you are uncomfortable with something you listen to your body and you set a firm boundary with that and you provide language around that. And you start that really really young.”Yep. Well said. This article originally appeared on 8.8.24

After working six years as a labor and delivery nurse Holly, 30, has heard a lot of inappropriate remarks made by men while their partners are in labor. “Sometimes the moms think it’s funny—and if they think it’s funny, then I’ll laugh with them,” Holly told TODAY Parents. “But if they get upset, I’ll try to be the buffer. I’ll change the subject.”Some of the comments are so wrong that she did something creative with them by turning them into “inspirational” quotes and setting them to “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton on TikTok.“Some partners are hard to live up to!” she jokingly captioned the video.The first video featured the following facepalm-inducing quotes:“I think you should just get a C-section. This is taking too long.”“How long is this gonna take? I have plans this weekend.”“Are you sure you want an epidural? My mom didn’t have one. Before you make a decision, we should talk about it.”“Sew an extra stitch down there for me, doc. We want everything just the way it was before all of this.” @hollyd_rn Part 1: Some partners are hard to live up to! Get you a good one #laboranddelivery #labor It’s unbelievable that anyone would make such selfish comments while their partner is in the throes of giving birth. Anyone who would ask, “How long is this gonna take?” definitely isn’t prepared to raise a child.Some TikTok users thought that these women should have left their partners right there in the delivery room."LOL immediate divorce, I'm not joking," Rig wrote. Little_n_often agreed saying, "I’d be getting the divorce papers ready."“I would sign the divorce papers while in labor and pushing,” another commenter wrote.The video was a massive hit on TikTok, receiving over 10 million views. So, the nurse followed it up with a sequel where she shared more “inspirational” delivery room quotes from men. @hollyd_rn Part 2: some partners are hard to live up to! Get you a good one! #laboranddelivery #babydaddy #labor "Wake me up when the baby gets here I'm tired." (Rolls over, puts cover over head and slept thru the birth of his baby.)"Can you move to the birthing ball so I can sleep in the bed?"(As the patient is pushing) "Do you guys do DNA tests here? My mom wants me to get one before we leave.""Call me when you're about to have the baby. I'm gonna go with [name redacted] to the bar and watch the game."Holly also told TODAY Parents that men should also keep their thoughts on pain medication to themselves and to stop looking at the contraction monitor and making comments.“She can feel it!” Holly said. “You don’t need to ask her if she felt it. Trust me, she did.”Holly’s public airing of men’s bad behavior had to be therapeutic, because, as a nurse, she can’t tell them off in the delivery room. But it's also a warning to men out there on how not to behave when their partners are giving birth. If there was ever a time in the world to stop thinking about yourself, it’s while your partner is giving birth.Remember guys, think before you say anything in the delivery room, the nurses are listening.This article first appeared on 09.23.22

Parents often get unsolicited commentary that however well intended ultimately does more harm than good. This is especially true for those times when complete strangers kindly remind parents of how hectic and demanding their post-baby lives must be. Cause nothing eases the mind quite like being told how stressful things are.But this story is the opposite of all that. In a now-viral TikTok, mom Steph Morrison shared that she had been on a walk with her newborn when an older man approached her, and instead of giving her the classic platitude of “you must have your hands full” he offered the exact encouragement she needed in that moment.It was so perfect, in fact, that Morrison immediately began crying as she repeated it in her video. “Wow…you’re going to have a lot of fun.”It was such a simple statement, yet so poignantly refreshing. And made all the more touching since Morrsion could see this man’s memories of parenthood “flash” through his own eyes while giving the compliment. Watch: @_stephmorrison_ I never would have guessed what the man would say nor did I ever predict tears would roll down my face like they did. Thankful for this sweet glimmer from God ??✨ #momspiration #momsoftiktok #momsover30 #quotesforyou #momquotes #postpartumjourney #postpartumlife #happywords #happinessbegins #creatorsearchinsights ♬ take a moment to breathe. - normal the kid This man’s words didn’t only strike a chord with Morrison, but literally thousands of other parents who viewed her video.“The way I burst into tears hearing that ?,” wrote one person. Another shared, “As an overstimulated single momma of two, thank you for shifting my perspective.”Many were inspired to share their own experiences of getting unexpected but oh-so needed encouragement from a stranger. “An older man in the grocery store stopped me when my son was 8 months old and said ‘young enough to still talk to the angels, put in a good word for me!’” said one person. “My only son is 7 months. I can’t have anymore kids due to life threatening complications at birth. The other day a man said to me ‘he gets to have you all to himself, isn’t that so special?’ I cried,” said another. Parenting isn’t easy (then again, many of the most worthwhile things in life aren't). But it’s those small, pure moments of bliss that make it undeniable special. Those are the moments we need to hold onto. As Morrision put it, “It’s the right vibe and energy to bring to motherhood.”It’s not possible to always hold onto this positive vibe, which is what makes kind words from a stranger truly miraculous gifts. So the next time you see a parent in the throes of childrearing, maybe take a page from this man’s book and remind them of the joy that is ever present.

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The biggest question of Election Day remains unanswered: who was the bigger winner, Donald Trump or U-Haul? Trump’s win was decisive. But, with threats from some teary-eyed and feet-stomping liberals to move out of the country to avoid the coming Trump years, the real winners might just be packing suppliers and van renters. Many have taken to social media to suggest they are considering such a move. This impulse is particularly prevalent among the glitterati. Sharon Stone is mulling a move to Italy. Barbra Streisand is considering England. Cher may go somewhere — anywhere other than the U.S. And it’s not just graying boomers. TikTok is teeming with videos of young people researching how to move to Australia or New Zealand. In May, David Andelman, a journalist and contributor at CNN, wrote that he might move to France if Trump pulled a Grover Cleveland and won. France, a nation led by “President of the Rich” Emmanuel Macron, is under pressure from Trumpesque Marine Le Pen’s conservative party. I can appreciate a nice glass of Chardonnay and a walk through the Louvre as much as the next guy, but a move to France might not be the escape he is searching for. Before you start checking airfare prices, let’s review some of the pitfalls of expatriation. Throughout 2020 — before and after the presidential election — I attended graduate school in Wellington, New Zealand. It was an amazingly beautiful place to pursue a master’s degree and learn about another culture. I wasn’t unhappy with America, just keen to explore a new environment, temporarily. Yet those exploring relocation to New Zealand might be interested to know that many of the problems observed in the U.S. were also present there. Yes, there was “free” health care provided by my temporary home, but that cost was subsidized by the high price of everything else. Some of my “Kiwi” friends and fellow students derided Trump and the purported racism in America, but racial and political tensions felt just as high there. The temptation to move after experiencing postelection sadness isn’t new. The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg mentioned back in 2016 that she might move to New Zealand if Trump won. What she didn’t realize is that liberals there are just as angry and fighting so-called “white colonialism” on that island as they are on the island of Manhattan. Producer and writer Tony Kahn favored a move to Mexico City. At least he could drive there — escape the freedoms of the U.S. and enjoy the corruption and poverty of Mexico City. This feels more like he’s looking to check-in at an “angry one-percenter” camp than to actually get away. Only someone unfamiliar with basic civics could feel so little confidence in the bedrock protections of our republic. Only someone at the top of Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs could be so ignorant of just how good they had it under Bush, Obama, and Biden. Or, now once again, under Trump. The real problem might be that those whiners seeking to escape think the path to the top of Maslow’s pyramid is paved by the government rather than by exercising the individual rights given to us by God. In her concession speech, Harris spoke to young people saying it was okay to be sad and worried about the future. Setting aside that it was strange to only address such advice to the young, what she should have voiced was an apology for her own hyperbolic language that caused her supporters such angst and fear. Reckless rhetoric — such as calling Trump a “Hitler” and Republicans fascists — has a way of creating unrest. What Harris should have articulated was that the underpinnings of our country are rock solid and aren’t threatened by a politician with whom you disagree. What she should have voiced was that it’s okay to be mad about losing, but taking your ball and going to Wellington, Bordeaux, or Guadalajara isn’t the answer. But I’m not here to convince you to stay. Go. Like the migratory exodus from California to places like Texas, mass migration to Canada, Mexico, France, or even New Zealand might actually be beneficial for the U.S. But no comebacks. Make your decision and stick to it. One-way tickets only! I’ll even help you pack. Toothbrush/toothpaste. Neck pillow. Your designer “tax the rich” sweatshirt you bought from AOC’s merch store for $58 — plus shipping. Oh, and outlet converters for those three-prong plugs. Enjoy the metric system! When you get to U-Haul, ask for the 60-centimeter box and the 7-meter box truck. READ MORE: It’s the End of the Obama Era in America. Good Riddance. About Tolerance Trump Wins. Harris Loses, as Does the DC Establishment. The post The Biggest Winner on Election Day? appeared first on The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.

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