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TikTok: Mum admits she never talks to her 11-month-old
In a TikTok video, one mum admitted she does not talk to her baby, and in the comments, people had a lot to say about her parenting skills.
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TikTok Mom's Confession Sparks Debate: Should Parents Constantly Talk to Babies?
TikTok video sparks debate on parent-child communication: A recent TikTok video featuring a mother who admits to not talking to her 11-month-old daughter for a whole day has ignited a conversation about the importance of early childhood communication. The mother, who goes by the handle @mak_and_momlife, shared her experience, questioning whether her behavior was unusual. "My daughter is 11 months old, and me and my wife spend most days with her together," she explains in the video. "But today it was just me and her all day, and I realized sitting at dinner that it was just quiet, and we weren't even talking." The video has amassed hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of comments, with many parents sharing their own experiences and perspectives. While some viewers empathized with the mother's busy life, others emphasized the importance of constant verbal interaction with infants to stimulate language development. Child development experts often recommend that parents talk frequently to their babies from a young age, even if the child doesn't respond. This constant verbal stimulation helps infants learn language and develop communication skills. The TikTok video serves as a reminder for parents to prioritize consistent communication with their children, fostering a strong bond and contributing to their overall development. The video's popularity highlights the ongoing discussion about parenting styles and the importance of open communication in raising children.
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Mom Bullied on Social Media After Admitting She Never Talks to Her 11-Month Old
"Does anyone else like not talk to their kid or their baby?"
