Influencer Challenges Parental Judgment at the School Gate

Influencer Nicola Wills recently discussed parental judgment within school communities in a viral video. Uploaded on September 4, 2025, Wills initially hesitated to post, fearing criticism from "school gate mums" regarding her appearance and lifestyle. She reflected on internal thoughts like, "I can't believe she's dressed like that at 42," and "She doesn't really act like a proper mum." Despite these concerns, Wills published the video, advocating for authenticity. She emphasized that while people will always have opinions, "their opinion has never paid my bills but showing up as my true authentic self most definitely has." Her candid message highlights the importance of self-acceptance and rejecting external validation.

The Sun

10 days ago

I’m 42, wear crop tops & don’t care if trolls say I must ‘act like a proper mum’

FOR Nicola Willis, age is totally just a number and certainly won’t dictate the clothes she wears.  This 42-year-old single mother, who is from the U…