Basket-Son 2.0 (5 photos)

The world is slowly being turned upside down. Adult men of Generation Z and millennials are increasingly quitting their jobs, returning home, and taking on household responsibilities in exchange for support. It's a mirror image of "traditional wives," except now men cook dinner, go grocery shopping, clean, and fix things around the house while mom works.





A prime example is Luke Parkhurst of Las Vegas. The 34-year-old quit his high-paying job and moved in with his mother, Patty, a flight attendant. He proudly calls himself a "stay-at-home son": he cleans the pool, cooks, and shops. His mother is delighted—finally, the house is tidy, and her son is nearby. Similar stories are surfacing on TikTok and in the media: guys are trading the office for the kitchen, and stress for a quiet life under their mother's wing. Mothers comment: "It's a relief, someone's taking on the responsibilities."



So, while "traditional wives" bake bread and raise children, "traditional sons" clean the house and wait for their mother's allowance. Women on social media rejoice: finally, men have understood the joys of home comfort.





Reverse Cinderellas, without the princess, but with mom.

Meanwhile, the trend reflects reality: one in three young Americans lives with their parents due to expensive housing and work stress. But the conscious choice of being a "stay-at-home dad" is still a niche phenomenon. Mothers are delighted with the help, while fathers and peers often shake their heads.