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13-05-2025
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Gus Walz Breaks Silence on Emotional Reaction to Dad Tim Walz's VP Nomination
Over the summer, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's son Gus became (for better or worse) a viral sensation. When the now 18-year-old saw his dad accept the Democratic nomination for Vice President of the United States alongside presidential candidate Kamala Harris, he broke down in tears. Cameras panned to the crowd where Gus was cheering, weeping, and saying, 'That's my dad!' It was a raw moment that tugged on the heartstrings of so many Americans who loved to see a young man being so openly emotional. And it was a moment that unleashed the trolls who made fun of this display of overwhelming love. More from SheKnows Netflix's Adolescence Shatters the Myth of the Emotionless Boy - So Why Are We Still Teaching It? It smashed traditional depictions of masculinity, and many outlets linked the reaction to Gus' non-verbal learning disorder, anxiety disorder, and ADHD. Because apparently we've gotten to a point where it's unfathomable that a teenage boy's visible emotions can be stemmed by anything other than neurodivergency. Now, Gus is breaking his silence on the viral moment and the divisive reaction to his unfiltered display of affection. 'Here's the thing that's so encouraging about human nature, the vast majority of people had [a positive reaction] no matter the politics,' Gus told CBS News. 'I was just being emotional. There's nothing wrong with showing emotions,' he continued. 'If people are going to say there is something wrong with that, then those are not the people that I want to be associated with.' Abso-freakin-lutely, Gus! Can you repeat that louder for the people in the back?! A statement like that has us wanting to clap, cry, and say, 'That's our favorite teen!' There's nothing wrong with being emotional, especially in such a mind-blowing, life-changing, inspiring moment when he must have been so proud. 'It was super overwhelming, because to me, he's just regular, old dad,' Gus said of the politician who was lauded for his down-to-earth demeanor. '[He] golfs with me, makes food, cleans the cars.' 'In that moment, it was something bigger,' Gus continued. 'It was just surreal.' So surreal, that it led to sobs that rocked the country's understanding of what it means to 'be a man,' and it taught a teen an invaluable lesson. There is nothing wrong with feeling things deeply, there is no need to put up a front, and anyone who disagrees is not worth a second thought. Best of SheKnows How Priyanka Chopra, Mindy Kaling, & More Celebrities Celebrate AAPI Heritage & Culture With Their Kids 'Post-Mother's Day Letdown' Is a Real & Valid Thing Every Single Celebrity Parent Who Welcomed Twins
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12-05-2025
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Why Is Your Kid Saying 'Good Boy'? The New Trend That's Driving Teachers Nuts
Just when you think you've got a handle on the slang (or at least figured out how to use 'rizz' in a sentence without sounding like a total dork), kids come up with something new. And right now, that something is the 'Good Boy' trend — a phrase that's popping up in classrooms, group chats, and TikToks, leaving adults everywhere wondering what the heck it means and why it kind of … gives us the ick. At face value, it's pretty simple: one kid tells another to do something — hand them a pencil, pick something up, answer a question — and when the other kid complies, they respond with an overly-dramatic 'Good boy!' in the same sing-song tone you might use with a dog who just learned to sit. More from SheKnows Netflix's Adolescence Shatters the Myth of the Emotionless Boy — So Why Are We Still Teaching It? Sometimes it's 'Good girl!' or sometimes it's accompanied by a slow clap or a fake-patronizing smile. Either way, it's not exactly praise — it's mockery wrapped in fake sweetness. And while it started as a joke on TikTok, it's made its way into middle school hallways and high school classrooms in a big way. Like most trends from this age group, it's born from the internet. TikTok videos featuring people sarcastically praising others — including authority figures — with a smug 'Good boy!' took off months ago. (Reportedly, it all started with this video where someone asks a police officer for his name and badge number, then says 'Good boy!' when he gives it to them.) The point is to flip the power dynamic and act like the one giving the command has all the control. Kids, of course, ran with it. Because what could be more fun when you're 13 than making your friend (or even your teacher) feel like you're the one in charge? Teachers on Reddit and TikTok are increasingly reporting that students are using the phrase in class — especially when another student follows the rules. One kid does what the teacher says, and another chimes in with, 'Good boy,' dripping in sarcasm. Cue the laughter, the eye rolls, and probably a stern look from the front of the room. And while it seems like harmless teasing, it's not always received that way. For kids who are more sensitive or socially anxious, being called 'Good boy' in front of their classmates can feel humiliating. For teachers, it disrupts the classroom and walks a fine line between sass and outright disrespect. So, is it problematic? Not necessarily — but it can be. In some cases, the phrase carries vaguely uncomfortable connotations (you know what I mean, parents), especially if it's repeated or used in certain tones. What starts out as a goofy trend can tiptoe into territory that's not appropriate for school settings. Plus, it reinforces this idea that showing respect or following directions is somehow embarrassing — and that's definitely not the kind of message we want kids to internalize. In probably the best-ever example of 'not everyone takes things the same way,' the reactions to this trend — from teachers, parents, and students alike — are wildly mixed. 'This trend left TikTok and is now everywhere — and students will say it for anything,' middle school teacher and content creator Philip Lindsay said on TikTok. 'This one's weird because it feels weird and it feels really condescending and disrespectful … so I don't know what to do with it.' ''Good boy' makes me wanna hurl. I have a visceral reaction to it,' said one commenter on the video. Another popular teacher-slash-TikToker, Mr. Vương, also made a video about the 'good boy' trend. 'In their little fifth grade minds, they just know that if you give a request or ask somebody to do something, and they do it, you follow up with this phrase. Without any thoughts to the context of everything,' he said. 'I didn't want to make it a big deal and then blow things out of proportion. At the same time, that phrase is really demeaning and condescending.' But for every opinion that it's bad, there seems to be another that it's … well, nothing. 'It's not that deep,' one comment said, while another echoed, 'Not that serious!' My own kids, in 7th, 10th, and 11th grade, respectively, all report hearing it at school on a regular basis — and there was a common thread of annoyance ('It's literally just used to piss people off,' one of them told me). If you're hearing 'Good boy!' or 'Good girl!' tossed around at home or see it in your kid's texts or TikToks, it might be worth a quick conversation. Not a lecture, not a ban — just a 'Hey, I've noticed this trend going around. Can you tell me what you think about it?' This gives your kid a chance to share what it means to them — and it gives you the opportunity to gently point out how something that's funny in one context might not feel great in another. Because at the end of the day, kids aren't trying to be cruel. They're just parroting what they see online, testing boundaries, and trying to make each other laugh. Our job is to help them understand the bigger picture … and maybe get them to tone it down a notch when they start sounding like a dog trainer in the middle of math class. Best of SheKnows 63 Times Celebrities Proudly Showed Off Their Families on the Red Carpet There's So Much That Your Kid's Grades Can't Measure Brooke Shields, Kylie Jenner, Serena Williams, & More Celeb Moms Who Battled Postpartum Depression
