The Wildest Parenting Texts of the Week (February 6, 2024)

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Emmy Pratt • Senior Editor
Feb 6, 2024 9:00 AM EST

Do you think being a parent is selfless or selfish? That is one of those questions that I can't quite answer in a straightforward way. On one hand, it is incredibly giving to put the well being of another person above your own dreams and desires. On the other hand, people do not have kids because they're morally upstanding. They have kids because their bodies are telling them to do so loudly and often, not to mention the social pressure involved. 

I'm not even sure that being selfless should be the ultimate goal for parents. Sure, there is always an element of selflessness in having a baby, but nobody should give up everything for their child. That might just be the recipe for resenting your offspring down the line if they don't appreciate your sacrifice. If you think parents should strike a healthy balance, these parenting texts might be entertaining because of how unlike you they are. 

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    01 ccc15650 3h My mom is too kind SMS :
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    9:43 + M mother > Then you shouldn't have spent my good hard earned money on that emo hair Text Message . LTE Rude comments about someone's appearance aren't needed, people are entitled to expressing themselves. I teach my 7 year olds this. You don't bully someone because you have different taste than them HO
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    01 gay_emo_care_bear 2d My best friend's mom. For context, she and her boyfriend were on a walk. SMS
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    i'm at boyfriend's Answer the phone says your not at boyfriend's Alright it's time to come home now not sure what your deal is but it's not good Answer the Fine I'm calling the cops phone Something so simple you have turned into a mess now it's nice to know you feel comfortable disrespecting me 4:48 PM Delivered 4:53 PM 5:03 PM 5:06 PM 5:07 PM 5:23 PM
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    Rager679 2d Forgot to do the dishes this morning, I'm 18 & don't dirty any of them ...
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    < Today 3:49 PM If you wanna go that route it's 300 a month 140 for your phone bill and you have to buy all your own food drinks tp and toiletries The first is on Thursday + I already buy all my food, now you're just pulling a power trip bc I know I've been doing all of my chores I've been nothing but a good kid and now just because I missed a day, when I've been very good about being on it especially because I don't dirty any of those dishes nor do I use that trash out there, you want pull this
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    + you're just pulling a power trip bc I know I've been doing all of my chores I've been nothing but a good kid and now just because I missed a day, when I've been very good about being on it especially because I don't dirty any of those dishes nor do I use that trash out there, you want pull this whole thing when you know I can't afford that with my job at your friends company. I go to work late most days because I get up early and do those dishes for your kids, your girlfriend, her kids, and yo
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    Cuntysalmon 4d This message my father sent to me at Christmas SMS ...
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    + Dad COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON TO YOU ALL We bless God for this just concluded Christmas festival, it is our prayers to hear the testimonies of our children soaring higher and higher. We bless God for his grace who made our children to be gainfully employed. We as your parents like you all know are not indigent, so we cannot beg from our children but if we are indigent, covenant responsibility is laid upon our children to make us rich like we did to our parents and your grandparents. We bless G
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    < + grandparents. We bless God for the gift of life, and we must not take it for granted. It is our covenant responsibility as parents to take care of the children by investing in them and for children to take care of their parents as they are ageing in return as required by scripture for them to be blessed and live long. This year we have received to the glory of God from 20k 320k (270k for parents and 50k for the boys) We are still expecting from and when they get paid. Our praver focus for ne
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    <2 TOMY Fri, 29 Dec Good morning, how are you? 05:23 How is your work ? Why have u not sent your festive gift to your parents? 05:23 05:25 Good morning 10:05 ✓ But I already sent mummy money? 10:05 ✓ You But I already sent mummy money? How can you claim that the 20k you sent to your mum is what your father and mother will feed on. + (
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    < 2 YOU But I already Fri, 29 Dec money? at 10:44 How can you claim that the 20k you sent to your mum is what your father and mother will feed on. You hear yourself. It is disappointing and I am not happy about it, you not like the truth but I will always tell you. Don't feed us as beggars, feed us as your parents and appreciative child. Thanks if that is your claim. Happy new year in advance and enjoy yourself. + ★ 10:38 10:39 Thu A lan Hi Ok (9 10:41 +9
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    To help you sort, the first 2 are from the family group chat and the other 2 are direct messages to me, he praises 2 of my siblings and put me and my brother on the spot for not sending them a "festive gift" meanwhile I did send my mum some money when she asked, but I noticed she kept asking if it was "just for her" or "for Christmas". My family has always hounded me for money and tried to guilt trip me for not giving them money, I remember my father asking me to give him my entire first salary
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    The figures are in my currency but all together about $600 dollars between both my siblings were sent to them, my sister sent $410, I think it's manipulative that he publicly put what they sent with their names attached, my brother is blue, my twin sister is yellow. She gave them the highest amount, to be clear, they have always pit my sister and I against eachother and I always wondered if I was just crazy but i'd like to know, is this triangulation and financial abuse? I'm sure I already know
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    Screaminberries 5d I can't share good news with my dad without being disrespectful SMS ...
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    3:59 PM Papa 4:00 PM 4:15 PM Transfer Admission (Year 3) What school? semesters) AND aimed at least 1/2 of the minimum credits required to ocean a bachelor's degree at a formal accredited university that rewards bachelor's degrees in Korea or abroad. Received (or expected to receive) a associate degree from a 2-3-year community college in Korea or abroad Applicant in Arts, Music & Physical Education academic category must apply for a major identical or similar to the major from his or her previo
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    Which school and where would the school be located. apa apa How far away from where you live 4:22 PM apa The information you providing is too vague. You are making too many assumptions forcing us to ask questions. Questions: The name of the University Where is the university What semester What subject How much is costs Is it for a BA 4:17 PM Where is sheet. 4:29 PM I don't have the sheet. About an hour. I'd have to move Syeongmong seoul 4:33 PM 4:16 PM 4:18 PM 4:26 PM It's already in the sheet.
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    Papa 4:34 PM Papa Reply to Papa Good evening. Hope your weekend was go... I dont have this sheet login. https://docs.google.com /spreadsheets/d دمت امام Papa /10fv0HD8NODvMPLLWokqjpUPzB6J dLfOE8y0K9ct3aJQ/edit?usp= Hello drivesdk Please just provide me with the answers I don't have access. 4:48 PM 4:52 PM 4:43 PM SED 4:42 PM Papa You are so rude and disrespectful. 4:42 PM 100 4:53 PM ? Good evening. Hope your weekend was good. At sometime tomorrow can you please take pictures of Lush in Gangnam.
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    Papa What are you talking about with this Mistake 4:53 PM Papa I'm asking you for specifics about the school 4:55 PM Are you upset about the picture 4:55 PM I can go to the lush this week Korean uni.pdf Expiry: -2024.2.11 Size: 76.51 KB Lush? 4:53 PM Why did you message about Lush then Ok. It's sangmyeong 4:56 PM (영어)2022학년...학 모집요강.pdf Expiry:~2024.2.11 Size: 358.80 KB Papa You are rude. If I ask you a question it is because I don't understand. That is why a person asks. Wrong one
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    4:57 PM Papa You have a bad habit of making too many assumptions and being disrespectful. Then you expect me to pay for it all. Papa Because I was confused I gave you a list of questions 5:03 PM 4:58 PM You are really turning me off supporting you. Even when I point your disrespect, you have the gall to ask me how! You are so entitled. Im your father treat me with respect even if you think I've made a mistake or have lack of comprehension. 5:02 PM And all of that we have discussed in our convers
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    And all of that we have discussed in our conversation. I was giving an example of the universities that did that. Most of the universities actually allow you to apply with my language program which is great. It's cool. I am happy I can apply without topik which is huge news. This was added information to our previous 2 hour conversation about the universities I looked up and details about the universities along with graph locations notibility and tuition fees. This university was discussed and I
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    Tldr: 21 and I live in korea learning at a language program. basically my parents wanted to make a whole sheet comparing korean schools, we called for 2 whole hours with all this information and graphs I got. There was a huge thing my friend rumored saying I don't have to take the government test and I can apply with my language school. Today, I met up with that friend to study and found out it was true! Which makes my life a whole lot easier. I shared to my parents assuming it wouldn't be seen
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    CyberCypherYT 5d My dad on the 1st weekend I'd be seeing him in a year and a half SMS
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    6:13 AM No I didn't end up ever getting sick see you then Are you coming home to here after school or do you go straight to work? 8:18 AM 8:07 AM I was gonna go straight to work but I need to get a hairtye so I'm gonna have to go home first and then I guess is gonna have to drive me anything not gonna have to do man you don't know how to be respectful. It's "I don't have a hair tie so I'm going to have to come and get one, could you or give me a ride to work?" .... you speak with entitlement, an
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    Dad 8:23 AM, Jan 5 not gonna have to do anything man you don't know how to be respectful. It's "I don't have a hair tie so I'm going to have to come and get one, could you or give me a ride to work?" .... you speak with entitlement, and I'm not arguing with you but I will let you know and correct you every time. So you need to try that again please. Also, do you even have a hair tie here?
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    9:26 AM My apologies. I didn't anticipate my verbiage being scrutinized. Usually, I assume that when conversing with a member of my family, there is a certain degree of comfort. Evidently, my assumption was incorrect. I was posturing that I would borrow a hairtye. You needn't worry about it any longer, I wi View all That's correct. You assume way too much. Because with family, you should show the most respect and appreciation. Your verbiage, tone, and attitude will all be accountable. You're not
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    Me 9:26 AM, Jan 5 My apologies. I didn't anticipate my verbiage being scrutinized. Usually, I assume that when conversing with a member of my family, there is a certain degree of comfort. Evidently, my assumption was incorrect. I was posturing that I would borrow a hairtye. You needn't worry about it any longer, I will get a pack from the Dollar General in
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    Dad 9:30 AM, Jan 5 That's correct. You assume way too much. Because with family, you should show the most respect and appreciation. Your verbiage, tone, and attitude will all be accountable. You're not above anyone. And if you want to borrow something, that again is something you ask, not assume. I don't care how you view it, it's called being a decent human being Me
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    9:44 AM I'm glad we have reached a resolution You don't get it, me and probably never will. How you speak to ppl matters. Especially family. You've ..... on EVERYONE for the last three years. You deserve zero benefit if doubt. If you can't handle the consequences of your behavior, that's only your problem. I wasn't mean or ignorant. I simply r View all 9:47 AM
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    Dad 9:47 AM, Jan 5 You don't get it, me, and probably never will. How you speak to ppl matters. Especially family. You've on EVERYONE for the last three years. You deserve zero benefit if doubt. If you can't handle the consequences of your behavior, that's only your problem. I wasn't mean or ignorant. I simply reminded you of manners. But your skin is thinner than wet paper. You're a part of a generation of pansies that thinks the world owes them. Good luck with that. But I'm raising men, and as
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