How children raised by overly strict parents turn out later in life: The answer is an eye-opener

Many parents believe discipline, respect, and success can only be achieved when they raise their child with strict rules, routines, and high expectations. Even society views such adults as the “ideal parents.”However, more is not always better. When strictness turns into excessive control and constant criticism, the impact can be very different.In the 1960s, psychologist…

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Lupita Nyong’o shrugs off racist ‘Odyssey’ backlash over Helen of Troy casting

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o said she’s losing no sleep over racist criticism of her casting as Helen of Troy, the mythic beauty whose face “launched a thousand ships” and ignited the Trojan War. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Nyong’o, director Christopher Nolan and the producers…

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Optical illusion personality test: Fish or cloud? What you see first reveals if you are too sensitive or self-critical |

Photo: Mia Yilin via TikTok We all love a good shortcut to self-awareness, especially when it takes less than five seconds. The viral brain-teaser took over TikTok sometime back— courtesy of creator Mia Yilin. It’s a split-second visual test that forces your brain to choose between two entirely different images hidden in plain sight: a…

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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair

Kevin Warsh was sworn-in Friday as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, the world’s most influential central bank. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Warsh’s formal assumption of the role comes after the Senate confirmed him to lead the Fed May 13 in a 54-45…

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