The Most Entertaining Parenting Posts of the Week (November 19, 2024)

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Emmy Pratt • Writer and Editor
Nov 19, 2024 9:00 AM EST

There's something about texting that can wash away the shame of the questions you're asking. Think about it…if you look through your old texts, I'm sure you've sent messages you'd be ashamed to say aloud. I'm not just talking about those kinds of texts; I'm talking about any texts. Sometimes, I read back messages I've sent and thought, "What was I thinking?" I'm also known to wait for millennia before sending out a "risky text," just to finally do it and turn off my phone in shame about what I asked. Sending words without tone indicators can be highly stressful. 

It's easy to feel insecure about your texts, but I'd venture to say that most of us aren't entirely socially inept regarding our texting. Most of us aren't texting our estranged children thrice a week asking for money, but then again, most of us aren't sending the most memorable parenting texts of the week. 

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  • 01
    Update on mom who chose her boyfriend over coming to my wedding...
    via u/lilbebe50
  • 02
    < 9:54 M Mom > So I guess you are not talking to me because I was sick and couldn't come to your wedding Friday 8:44 PM So you know Corey sold his house and I am leaving Allentown Today 2:03 AM It's all good because one day I will not be here. I will di . And when I am gone don't say you wish you could have more time with me. I can't help it that I got sick but you are like your sisters I am the bad person. It's all good I will be okay and when I di I will be okay. I came into this world not bei
    via u/lilbebe50
  • 03
    How me (19M) trying to say hi went today. Obligatory not a parent, but an aunt (F 50- something)
    via u/onthatmtntop
  • 04
    □ 6 ⠀ Hello, makadii Greeting 11:57 Hello 15:10 Who is this? 15:10 Oh it's did we talk before I had ' changed to my Country number or? 15:19 I'm in Are you ok? 15:34 Where are you manners 15:34 If you don't know how to talk to your elders, please don't talk to me 15:35 You can't even start by makadii tete Hello, makadii 15:35 What is that? 15:35 You Proper greeting; tete is aunt Oh it's did we talk before I had changed to my Country number or? I'm in Oh no Tete I didn't mean any disrespect at al
    via u/onthatmtntop
  • 05
    +1 day Hello, makadii 11:57 « DOO Hello 15:10 Who is this? 15:10 Oh it's did we talk before I had or? I'm in 15:19 changed to my Country number Maybe it didn't send 15:36 Ohhh I see the issue, I didn't know it would be r de to just say only that lan you should know that you greet elders properly Let me teach you, makadii gogo Makadii tete, makadii Sekuru etc 15:39 15:38 15:39 I apologize I didn't know this 40 ✓ 2 unread messages At you age you should know basic manners 15:43 I expect that 15:44
    via u/onthatmtntop
  • 06
    Part 2 to a previous post (REPOST BECAUSE I FORGOT TO CENSOR SOME SLIDES)
    via u/space_jazz_42
  • 07
    For context I moved out in October 2023 and she hacked my email in November 2023, and then demanded I give her my new contact details plus my old phone. Keep in mind that she's had a history of abusing me while my bf has been nothing but supportive and loving I also heard she had a large online presense now but I couldn't find anything I didn't already know upon looking her up.
    via u/space_jazz_42
  • 08
    Response: New email & next of kin. External Inbox to me, 18 Jan You stated you didn't want to be next of kin, but next of kin is a legal status you can't simply wash your hands of. Family relations are pesky like that , they have legal status. Next of kin is only removed if I state it in a legal document that I appoint some else other than the legal default (you), or if you legally divorce the parent daughter relationship - which if you want to pursue, I suggest you talk to for legal advice in s
    via u/space_jazz_42
  • 09
    K 0 ☑ : and Finally - as a point that needs to be made more for those copied in - you are becoming increasingly isolated 2. 1 have not doubt that you losing s contact numbers and others was manipulated. You seem to have thrown all your eggs into one basket with no back up plan... the basket you have chosen is one that you have known for less than a year and is operating on a different level to you. If it all goes wrong how will you extricate yourself, who do you have who knows you well that can
    via u/space_jazz_42
  • 10
    回 fear, that you didn't gaslight, manipulate and shift all blame onto me every time we have a disagreement, that you weren't so high maintenance that I felt deeply responsible for your happiness and everyone else's to a point of mental exhaustion, that you weren't so controlling I feel the need to ask permission for everything from everyone, that you would actually listen and take responsibility whenever you've actually done something wrong (like hitting me for example), that you were mentally w
    via u/space_jazz_42
  • 11
    me 18 Jan to Fine, my new email is וויד share my new number with you once I've gotten that sorted tomorrow (i dont have lessons taht day so i can get that done and get the old phone to your place). Also, no I don't want you to 'chase' me, quite the opposite actually. I want you to send any stuff you can't at me and just leave me alone. Remember, you were the one who started contacting me after i left. You were the one who hacked my email. You were the one who accused me of trying to mess with yo
    via u/space_jazz_42
  • 12
    16:45 (+ Q.ill 39% 4) you wish I was a decent parent? Really? And what is your measure for decent parenting? Obesity and rotting teeth and not sharing ? you have always lived in nice places with nice people and taught to behave nicely, brush you teeth, stay clean and wear clean clothes and to use a knife and fork and encouraged to behave in moderation. And whilst autism has made this a challenge for you, you are none the less well turned out with nice teeth and able to be polite in a social sett
    via u/space_jazz_42
  • 13
    16:46☑ Q.38% 7) why do I need or want to manipulate and shift blame? What do I gain from it? You are my child and I only look towards your well being. It's an utterly absurd accusation that can only come from someone else. We had this conversation - the morning you left I said to you we can review each problem after we calm down, write it all down, work out who said what and how it started so we can see clearly what is happening and you can have proper evidence of agreed reality (because this is
    via u/space_jazz_42
  • 14
    16:46 ☑ 38% 10) I'm actually not controlling at all and have encouraged your independence appropriate to your needs - this is clearly something you have been told by someone who wants to remove my parental influence in your life. 11) You complained about your asking permission all the time. You have not sorted it out in your head what is appropriate permission asking and what is not in given situations - that will come with time. What was appropriate at vs home vs what you want. When abstract co
    via u/space_jazz_42
  • 15
    to me, 19 Jan Hi Thanks for sending details. I do have to respond to you email - I do recommend you take your time to read this - save it and read again every so often as your perspective changes with age (keep it secret keep it safe kinda thing). Also contact numbers at the end. Responses by point: 1) I am your parent - contacting you and being worried and concerned about you is normal behaviour. Tough luck - you have a parent who cares 2) I changed the password on the email for good reason - I
    via u/space_jazz_42
  • 16
    15) I can assure you with 100% certainty that changing the Google password does not mess up your phone in a way it has to be reset and you lose ALL you contacts. 100% certainty. You have been told a lie. What you say is deeply concerning. I will raise a safe guarding concern about this as soon as I get a moment. 16) -I'm the safest place on this planet for you but you've instead chosen to take huge risks to make some big point of rejecting me - I understand where you are right now - but - please
    via u/space_jazz_42
  • 17
    My mom freaking out when I tried to plan family Christmas
    via u/Kesha_but_in_2010
  • 18
    < 9:46 M 2 People > Yesterday 4:58 PM ล 56 This Christmas we've got to drive in to Tulsa on 12/24 after DH gets off work, then he has to work again on 12/26 so I don't think we'll be able to do family Christmas on the day before or after Christmas like we have in prior years. Would you guys be able to do Sat 12/21 or Sun 12/22? We could also do the weekend after Christmas if that would be preferable to you. + iMessage QWER A 123 The I'm =A TYU | OP S D FL G H J K L ZX CV B NM :) space 冈 return
    via u/Kesha_but_in_2010
  • 19
    < Σ Mom > I Yesterday 5:03 PM I thought you guys would just be at BIL's on Christmas, I also have to work the weekends before and after, and now I'll be stuck with just dad listening to him b for 5 days, and now I'll have to repeat the process the next or prior weekend?!? No thank you Sorry, I know it's not all about me, but I don't really like that set of circumstances at ALL. Christmas is going to seriously yippee SO Yeah, I'm not too excited to drive 4 hours one way on Christmas Eve and Chris
    via u/Kesha_but_in_2010
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    < M Mom > employee. Do you have one of the Sundays before/after Christmas off work? Nah don't worry about it I guess the weekend after is better than before, whatever is less inconvenient for DH I'm not going to beg anyone to spend time with me so I don't really care if we do anything or not It's not a matter of being convenient, it's just that he has to work the day before and after Christmas. He didn't get a choice. And you're not begging anyone to spend time with you. I was the one who texted
    via u/Kesha_but_in_2010
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    M Mom > going to beg anyone to spend time with me so I don't really care if we do anything or not It's not a matter of being convenient, it's just that he has to work the day before and after Christmas. He didn't get a choice. And you're not begging anyone to spend time with you. I was the one who texted you trying to spend the holiday together. If you don't want to do Christmas at all, I'm not going to force you to obviously. Think on it for awhile and let me know your thoughts later. I'm not s
    via u/Kesha_but_in_2010
  • 22
    Please help me shut this down before he escalates.
    via u/chaosatnight
  • 23
    2:04- ◄ App Store < Dad > Today 11:06 AM I want you to go back to school and get your doctorate degree.. Today 1:43 PM 63 No thanks Yes. Trust me.. No. Trust me Read 1:58 PM We'll talk n person. Um I guess but I'm not going back to school. Please respect my decision + Text Message • RCS Delivered The I'm Q W E R T Y U OP A S D F G H J K L 123 N CVBNM space return ☑ 0
    via u/chaosatnight
  • 24
    entitled father
    via u/angelbabytay777
  • 25
    12:52 47 dad > doesn't matter why you have written me off once again. Written me off. It really doesn't matter. In fact I think it is for the best. I won't be begging you to love me anymore. I have plenty going on in my life already. So I want to wish you well. I hope you have a life of happiness and success. I would say I won't be a part of it but that is a given. So take care Monday 2:56 PM I have been busy with a baby that was in the NICU as well as one that was up at and are now both home on
    via u/angelbabytay777

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