The Most Entertaining Parenting Texts of the Week (January 7, 2025)

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Emmy Pratt • Senior Editor
Jan 7, 2025 1:00 PM EST

Christmas and New Year's Eve are officially over, and most of us are back to work and school by now. That means letting go of the last couple of weeks of fun, relaxation,  pleasure, and food and returning to our old, boring routines. But anyone who has a toxic family knows that the fallout from the holidays can last for weeks or months after they become a mere memory. I know I don't want to be talking about Christmas well into January: it's terribly gauche. Still, it can sometimes be unavoidable if you're in the midst of family conflicts that are only exacerbated by being in proximity to your family (or, in some cases, by not seeing your family for the holidays).

The juiciest holiday fights and conflicts are often the ones that happen face-to-face rather than over text, but the aftermath of holiday and non-holiday fights alike are documented here for all to enjoy, cringe at, or relate to.

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    Sister's choices are MY fault...
    via u/usernames-are-a-pain
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    ■ vodafone AU 1:39 pm 75% 9 Mother Wed, 18 Dec, 7:54 pm What did you say to Sister Sister was going to sati with me until new year until you told her whatever Did you really have to tease her about it? You know I hardly seen her all year and you know she is away next Christmas with your dad and she even missed my bday this
    via u/usernames-are-a-pain
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    6 Mother missed my bday this year am I really that bad of a mother that you guys just can't stand spending time with me I never said I was staying for 2 weeks BF and I What? came by the other day and said that you said I was staying longer I said 21st to the 27th We we are going on 23/1 and goong back on 3/1 Alright Edited Because you are going to be in Europe next year Next year for Christmas Yeah
    via u/usernames-are-a-pain
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    6 Mother Forget I told Sister she can do what she wants to do No I need to talk to u about what u said I'm off the phone now What do you need to talk about Thanks for sticking around and sorry if I upset you I don't feel like speaking to you or
    via u/usernames-are-a-pain
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    6 Mother No I need to talk to u about what u said I'm off the phone now What do you need to talk about Thanks for sticking around and sorry if I upset you I don't feel like speaking to you or Sister or anymore about Christmas or New Year - you both can do what you want.
    via u/usernames-are-a-pain
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    More text messages I've been meaning to share. Starring my father.
    via u/B4MeYouAreNothing
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    < Nice Let's see. I found a couple of apartments that I think are a good match. Just waiting to hear back. Pricey though... I'm sure. I mean. I just got a job. I've applied for ebt/ snap. If I budget well it will be tight but livable Seems tough I mean so is medical school, living in foster care. It's tough but it's not going to kill me. I just can't play video games all day or eat steak 24/7. I'll be considerate about my choices and budget accordingly
    via u/B4MeYouAreNothing
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    r I guess Not just money but time. Seems like a pretty tight box. I have great mentors and just got a financial coach. Ah Nice I've been blessed. I'm not in the apartment yet. But I'm realistic about the work I'm going to have to do. I've easily done a 60 hour work week. Honestly I have you to thank. All those work days during the construction of the house. It's
    via u/B4MeYouAreNothing
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    All those work days during the construction of the house. It's given me a new perspective about work. I suppose. I hope there's more for you someday. Kinda awkward. I had bigger plans for you. Thanks! I appreciate it! I'm starting my clincials next semester Not fast enough plans obviously. I'm officially class of 2024 Clincials, that sounds gross. Good luck I mean it's medical school. Assistant or doctor. I'm going to have to do them. But I'll start working as and COTA and I'll go from there
    via u/B4MeYouAreNothing
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    my big brother told me to post this one lol
    via u/Shower_Vivid
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    D sperm donor Drake gone get it MA MA so we gotta pick it up? sperm donor IMG_3941.jpeg JPEG Image - 123 KB Do all of you feel this way? little brother I do sperm donor Glad you got it off your chest son, tell the other two to respond little brother Don't call me that u aint proved that u are a father. sperm donor C C C Subject
    via u/Shower_Vivid
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    D D You're right! sperm donor little brother I know. sperm donor Just stand on what you're saying little brother Alright big brother yea im not tryn be disrespectful but you not there emotionally for us you jus give us money n think that mean something like yea its cool but it truly means nothing sperm donor Not there emotionally, ok sperm donor How many times I've called and texted and asked you to talk to me and you didn't? Edited 1 Reply Subject
    via u/Shower_Vivid
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    yeah i agree w them cuz tbh you really haven't been here for us like since we were little kids you'd tell us that the phone went both ways but from what i've heard from literally evb it's the adults who should be tryna grow the bond w children n the thing is you don't take accountability for your faults so when we do try to build our relationship with you n you do smth wrong you literally never take accountability How many times I've called and texted and asked you to talk to me and you didn't?
    via u/Shower_Vivid
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    D sperm donor I'm glad you all have gotten that off your chest sperm donor Naw you momma damaged y'all, the same kids that didn't want to come and stay with me, but I did this. Well now I know you're true feelings, we'll keep it as is! 1 Reply Since you guys have been with your mom it's been a transactional relationship! She said it herself, we don't need you, we just need your money! I love y'all, call me if you need me little brother I been trying to be with you more Asked to train ask if you'
    via u/Shower_Vivid
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    sperm donor little brother you're a compulsive, manipulating little child. Save that for someone else, I've called you to come over and you never show up, I've waited on your call and you never call, please miss me D little brother Thats crazy. I get it from you so l don't understand why u dont see that and u barely called me to come over sperm donor I've taken accountability for everything I've done, I've accepted life as it has been and will be with you all. I still love y'all and always will
    via u/Shower_Vivid
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    D D I definitely do sperm donor If I had it, I've given, little brother thats true SOMETIMES but not all the time even when you do you ONLY give me MONEY what about your other 2 children make it make sense. big brother 19:00 -|||-|||||||| O No, I don't know if you truly deep down believe our mom damage... Show More Naw you momma damaged y'all, the same kids that didn't want to come and stay with me, but I did this. Well now I know you're true feelings,... you sayin that is crazy when she's the o
    via u/Shower_Vivid
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    < 3 People Audio Message No, I don't know if you truly deep down believe our mom damaged this that's cool I'm not gonna convince you otherwise, but I just wanna say yes not the case I promise if anything it came from you I'm just keeping it been with the whole transaction relationship thing She probably did say it like but I'm not gonna lie. I don't even blame her for saying it like you not. You're not a good person you get what I'm saying like you probably don't but like I said you just not a g
    via u/Shower_Vivid
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    Naw you momma damaged y'all, the same kids that didn't want to come and stay with me, but I did this. Well now I know you're true feelings,... you sayin that is crazy when she's the only person who's been there for us fr fr you pick n choose when you want to be there for us or when smth bad happens like my suicide attempt we have been tryna tell you for years that you're doin wrong. MULTIPLE people have been tellin you you're doin wrong n the fact you tryna flip this on mama when she was tryna e
    via u/Shower_Vivid
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    my mom and dad almost got a divorce. My mom is quite the handful, honestly Im shocked this didnt happen sooner. She packed up and stormed out after she went to talk to my dad. Im the only child they have that is still a minor so when this happened, she tried to put me in the middle of it all.
    via u/Linxy_Is_Busy
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    < 11:15 M Mom> Sun, Oct 13 at 1:27 PM You can tell dad for me that he needs to go and put the property up on the market. We are splitting the equity in the house. I just had a moment of clarity. Tell dad he needs to pack up his bags and leave. I have just as much to that property as he does. I'll put it on the market and give him half sells it sells. Ok
    via u/Linxy_Is_Busy
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    < 11:16 D Dad> Byron, GA Sun, Oct 13 at 1:27 PM Yes, please Today 1:27 PM You can tell dad for me that he needs to go and put the property up on the market. We are splitting the equity in the house. Message Plain bread Read Yesterday Ok Delivered QWERT The I'm YU IOP ASDFGHJKL You don't need to respond I'm not gonna let her put you in the middle of all this And whatever you do, keep every single message that she sent Okay, so should I like screenshot everything? You can either screenshot it or j
    via u/Linxy_Is_Busy

  • Dad is smart, but IMHO the kid should screenshot it, print it out, and store it in a manilla folder where mom can never get it.

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    My grandpa called my mom out on her bs
    via u/TheVoidDoct0r
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    In short my mom has been stealing cards that my relatives have been sending me and won't own up to it and when my grandpa called her out on it she started acting like this. And we are poor we don't have a lot of money because my parents insist
    via u/TheVoidDoct0r
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    on buying my sister whatever she wants for Christmas. We normally have food but there are times we don't. She's been telling me for a wile that my grandpa was a total j_ for not calling her but it was her fault because all she did was ask him for money.lt genuinely sickens me that this is the kind of person my mom is.
    via u/TheVoidDoct0r
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    3 8:32 Nice M Mom > Today 4:49 PM Please let me know if you talk to my dad and let him know i did not and would not ever steal your card or money etc... ...he is sooooo mean Today 7:28 PM You can talk to my dad but be careful in talking to him and please tell me when you do even if he says not to...we r not poor we can afford our house and i am pretty positive he is the one who called cps on us-im not telling you to not talk to him but i prefer you to be careful when you do and dint believe half
    via u/TheVoidDoct0r

  • It's so sophomoric for a grown mother to say, “Don't listen to my dad; he's a liar and a meanie.” 

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    is feeling sad. Wow! Some people deep down are truly evil and nasty people...never in my life have I ever meet a person so cruel and mean and lets just say absolutely nuts!!!!! And its someone i should have a good relationship with...wow!! I wont say more on this except to please pray for my emotional state cause...well this is really really hard!!! 6
    via u/TheVoidDoct0r
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    My dad doesn't pay child support, and often dumps us at my mom's to go on vacations. Felt this belongs here, and am looking for advice to give to my mom:(
    via u/_Melting_Candle_
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    Hey is there some reason the kids don't want to talk to me? I've been trying to wish them a merry Christmas and wish Bro a happy birthday. It sks not to be able to do that. You'll have to contact them directly. I'm not micromanaging your relationships with your children anymore. me indicates she has received your messages. She can respond if she chooses. If she does not choose to respond, perhaps that gives you some information that you can reflect upon, rather than assuming it has something to
    via u/_Melting_Candle_
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    Info to consider. January vacay will be the 10th vacay in a calendar year without considering how it might feel for them or even asking if it works for them I wish I had the same schedule as them but I don't and unfortunately that won't change. Anyway all good. I'm used to it. But you do you Nah you don't consider their schedule and you never have Anyhow, there are consequences to your choices and you can also decide whether or not you want to make different choices in the future that also consi
    via u/_Melting_Candle_
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    point. You've had years of feedback re: inconsiderate and selfish behaviour and you've never managed to change. You can explain your choices to them directly from now on. I'm not sugarcoating it for you anymore. Blocking you now for a few days. Oh I'm sure you've be "sugarcoated" it lol Delivered
    via u/_Melting_Candle_
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    Speak to your kids directly please Sent as Text Message Don't know why you ever pretended to be a supportive person in my life. Also don't need the a hole nasty remarks from you, you have nothing but money and free time to do whatever you want, please leave me alone. With pleasure
    via u/_Melting_Candle_

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