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Why humble-bragging parents should hold their tongues

Clip: 11/12/2015 | 3m 48s

Why humble-bragging parents should consider holding their tongues

It starts innocently: Running into an old friend, a fellow mom, conversation can quickly give way to a humble brag about their offspring’s accomplishments. Author Ylonda Gault shares her views on bragging parents in this NewsHour essay.

11/12/2015 | Rating NR

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