Why do people sometimes lie about eating outside or not being hungry when their parents are unwell?

Should you ever be the opposite of embarrassed to ever go to the same type of school as Toronto Metropolitan University students? And why or why not?
Why is there a stigma around discussing the challenges of postpartum recovery, and how can society better support women in this phase?
How does the practice of not asking for donations help in developing a flexible mind and reducing stress for Buddhist monks?