{
  "id": 9975356,
  "title": "Kajol says her children don’t ‘get her sense of humour’: Why this is common across generations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/kajol-says-her-children-dont-get-her-sense-of-humour-why-this-is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T12:26:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/feelings/why-kajols-kids-dont-get-her-sense-of-humour-yug-nysa-devgan-common-generations-9642511/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent episode of The Great Kapil Sharma Show, actress Kajol revealed that her children struggle to comprehend her sense of humor and the content she shares on social media platforms like Instagram. The Do Patti star admitted that she has come to terms with the fact that her offspring will never grasp her comedic style. Kajol's experience is far from unique, as this phenomenon is common across generations, driven by evolving humor and changing societal norms.\n\nPsychologist Ashutosh Tiwari of MindGlass Well-being in Delhi offers insights into the reasons behind this generational gap. He attributes it to three primary factors: the impact of globalization, tech dependency and pop culture, and the dominance of English culture. Globalization has led to a homogenization of lifestyles, with people adopting similar dressing styles, consuming viral social media trends, and sharing similar food preferences, regardless of their cultural backgrounds. This phenomenon has resulted in reduced interpersonal interactions and engagement among individuals.\n\nTiwari also highlights the influence of technology and pop culture on younger generations. The prevalence of new technologies has led to a detachment from the community and reduced social interactions, both with parents and other community members. Additionally, the dominance of English culture has become increasingly influential, causing younger individuals to feel disconnected from their local language, cultural jokes, and understanding of their parents' sense of humor.\n\nTo bridge this generational humor gap, Tiwari suggests initiating open communication between younger and older generations. He recommends asking both children and adults about their feelings regarding jokes, particularly those that may promote body shaming or discriminate against others based on gender, race, or domicile. By engaging in this dialogue, both parties can develop emotional connections and establish bridges with one another. Tiwari also advises parents to share their own humorous experiences, discussing the evolution of what constitutes good humor and the importance of discerning between appropriate and inappropriate jokes.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kajol's children fail to understand her humor and social media content.",
    "Bridging humor gap suggested through open communication and sharing humorous experiences."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Kajol says her children don’t ‘get her sense of humour’: Why this is common across generations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/kajol-says-her-children-dont-get-her-sense-of-humour-why-this-is-9977953",
        "published": "2026-09-26T12:26:29.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}