37. No Dusty Sons: Challenging Gender Norms

Are traditional gender roles holding your children back?

In this episode, host Sanchita Daswani welcomes Payal Desai, known for her viral "Dusty Sons" series on social media. Payal shares her journey of teaching her sons to break free from traditional gender expectations. With millions of views and endorsements from major media outlets, her insights resonate with modern parents.

From discussing emotional intelligence in boys to the importance of sharing domestic responsibilities, this episode equips mothers of young children with practical strategies to foster a more equitable upbringing.

Discover how to instill values of kindness, empathy, and self-expression in your children while navigating the challenges of modern parenting.

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2:12 Understanding the concept of Dusty sons

4:13 What triggered the start of this series

8:01 Why is patriarchy still so prominent

12:32 Having empathy for what men go through

15:21 Why so many modern indian parents struggle with patriarchy

17:18 Allowing our kids to be themselves without gender bias

20:54 Importance of discussing menstruation with sons.

23:50 The controversy of sharing responsibilities in the household

25:51 How to get husbands on board

28:17 Navigating hired help while instilling values in children.

30:51Handling criticism and misconceptions of her content.

32:52 How to work as a couple to share responsibilities

35:16The role of humor in facilitating discussions about gender roles.

37:10 Final advice to parents

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