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A parent’s influence is immense, which is why children—even as grown-ups later in life—are often a reflection of what’s been taught to them over the years. Moms and dads typically try their best to instill what they believe is right, hoping that some things will stick or become a positive habit.

A teacher and a mother of two, Payal Desai went viral on TikTok for her ways of raising her children. In a series of videos titled ‘No Dusty Sons’, she shares the valuable lessons she teaches her boys from an early age in the hopes that their future partners won’t have to deal with certain related issues. Payal’s videos—especially her signature look into the soul of the camera—created quite a buzz online and garnered over 243k followers on her TikTok account.

TikToker’s videos went viral after she shared the things she teaches her two sons

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Payal’s videos about raising her boys attract millions of views

@payalforstyle Dust off your journal - time to write it down. #teachingoursons #funny #momsoftiktok #momlife #momofboys #journaling #dustyson #dustydaughter #trending ♬ original sound - Bryan

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James016
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would that extend to “no mum, I don’t want to be in your videos”?

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Nico
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The thing that make me uncomfortable is the underlying idea that all men don't understand any of these things unless taught. I am a man and none of these things have been specifically taught. Most men know how to be a good man, without constantly being talked down upon.

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Ru Bee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eva It is normal, I teach Biology, I teach the boys at my school that everyone has underarm hair after puberty butI still shave mine. It's itchy if I don't.

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baby frog
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we’re trying this with my brother. he gets so violent and abusive when upset

Tina Kathrarg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also teach him that journals are private and if the author wants to share something they will. Otherwise, hands off. My parents never learned that, but I quickly learned that it isn't safe to write things down because they will be taken out of context and anything written can and will be used against you.

Beeg Wang
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow - i've experience more screaming from the daughter than the boy. but journaling is very helpful for not just kids but adults - helps one understand their feelings. Is this specific to gender?

Rebel Peewee
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Boys LEARNING from parents, teachers, society, male role models that you NEED go be tough and bottle emotions is specific to males. Bottled emotions only stay bottled for so long before an outburst. My husband can go a couple weeks before exploding, my brother way less than that. Both expressly intense. I don't know women who have outbursts like they do. But most women I know also exercisetheir

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Ash Conner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are awesome. I know so many guys that tend to have outburst. Girls do too, but guys take the cake. This is something everyone should work on. I remember my first gade teacher having us do this.

Michele Garrard
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about all the kids who have trouble with writing and don't have the attention span to take the time to organize their thoughts and that gets them even more frustrated? Art can be used for this just as well as journaling.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why're y'all assuming she wouldn't? This post is specifically about her son, not a daughter she doesn't even have

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Alexandr Tęgrăma
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why the heck does she make it a gender -related thing? I am genuinely interested for the reason.

Alexandr Tęgrăma
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, I get that men tend to be more... explosive and "exhibitionist" in general. But why "daughters"? Being son means nothing, sons don't need to enjoy the fruits of the teaching of this influencer?

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A Happy Doggo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

honestly one of my sisters could learn this because she is always throwing temper tantrums and yelling at people (she's a teenager)

Michael Wilmer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teach daughter to write down her feelings when she's upset so your son won't gave ti deal with her impulsive outbursts

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Best thing I learnt was write a list together so you both know what you want and need and whether or not you have it because you will check for the stuff you mentioned first.

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D. Pitbull
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah... I know more than a few individuals who need this. As in, no, being helpful or considerate *only* within your own narrow scope of "I feel like it now" (but otherwise being insensitive, dismissive or selfish) does not mean you're being mindful and she's being difficult.

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Connie Bonneville
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Installing soft close seats and expecting everyone in the house male or female to close the lid before they flush so a plume of feces doesn't sprinkle the whole bathroom

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More useful... teaching them that abusive incompetence is not acceptable (ie: they might be the one who puts all the stuff away, but when it comes time that their partner wants/needs something... well, gee, they "don't know where it is", guess they just CAN'T help, oh well.)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no! This is nightmare territory for me. Imagine being forced to watch 'men's' sports and boom just when you think it's over - MORE SPORT! (Joke :) - don't care if it's men or woman sport, I don't want to watch either haha please don't make me)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or just maybe that if you agree to set off at x time, be ready at x time. It is just as disrespectful to not bother about other people's efforts to be ready at the specified time.

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Ali Sherlock
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get the idea behind this but it's been proven that bed bugs thrive in sheets that are covered by doona's etc...leaving the blankets folded at the end of bed for example is better because the open air is deadly to bed bugs.

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Panda Kicki
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why should she motivate him? If a grown person chooses being a couch potato its their right. Good to have good habits from childhood, but cant see why a partner should be responsible for exercise.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is "retail theraphy "? Like a shopping spree for mental health? I agree with the cleaning, organizing, period awerness etc, but this confused me.

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Some people believed her views are heteronormative, TikToker responded with a video

@payalforstyle Replying to @dezloves ♬ original sound - Payal Desai

Payal’s videos seemingly split the internet into camps; while some praise the woman, others believe her messages might come across as heteronormative. However, quite a few of them on both sides agree that the things she teaches her boys are valuable life lessons and rules of common decency, which should apply to everyone no matter the circumstances.

A piece in the New York Times emphasized that learning manners as a child can bring long-term benefits, as research suggests there’s a positive link between their social skills in kindergarten and success and wellbeing in adulthood.

It also pointed out that praising children for showing sympathy and courtesy, and discussing others’ feelings can help them to develop a sense of empathy. “They’re life skills that help so much with our social and emotional I.Q. — things like recognizing social cues and developing good listening skills,” assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, told the New York Times.

A 2012 study revealed that being considerate of others and sharing can bring happiness to children as young as toddlers—before the age of two, kids show greater happiness giving treats to others than getting them themselves. One of the academics behind the research, Lara Aknin, told CNBC that such a positive feeling might encourage the child to act this way in the future as well. “Ideally caregivers can scaffold these opportunities to allow kids to give in meaningful and direct ways that lead kids to feel like they have chosen to help,” she said.

When it comes to children and values, quite a few people believe it’s important to instill a sense of responsibility into them as well. According to Pew Research Center, as much as 93% of surveyed adults in the US agree that teaching kids to be responsible is “especially important” and more than half of them believe it might be more important than other traits and qualities.

Unfortunately, there is no one right way to raise kids, whether it’s a son or daughter. But thanks to the internet, parents can share their insight and experiences, which might be beneficial for other moms and dads out there; or fun to watch, at least. And it seems that Payal’s content on how she raises her boys has quite a few fans, who make sure to show their support in the comments under her videos.

The online community showed support and appreciation to the mom in the comments