Move over “trad wives,” because you might have some competition from the “trad sons” for the latest viral craze. The term “trad son” started making waves via TikTok in 2025, describing adult sons that live at home for an extended period long after graduating from high school or college. “There’s a lot of unrest in men in their 20s and 30s, today. There’s a lot of insecurity and instability. Most young people haven’t truly found themselves yet,” family therapist Kathryn Smerling told The New York Post in October 2025. “For some, it’s comforting to be at home. They feel safe and secure with thei...

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