The Most Entertaining Parenting Texts of the Week (January 21, 2025)

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Emmy Pratt • Senior Editor
Jan 21, 2025 1:00 PM EST

If you are a smartphone user of a certain age, you are probably one of two kinds of texters. My parents are the classic kind of baby boomer texters. They use punctuation and grammar as if an omnipotent teacher is always watching. They proofread their texts way more than I ever have. While they drop the occasional "LOL" in the family group chat, they aren't going wild with newfangled texting language. 

If you're the adult child of the other kind of baby boomer texter, you probably get inexplicable messages regularly. Your mom is likely a Bitmoji warrior, and your dad uses GIFS like they're a second language to him. These older people type with a grammatical clarity that would be expected from a 7-year-old. There are no rules to texting, but if there were any, these boomers break them. 

If you want to read someone else's parents' texts for a change, these texts might be a good change of pace.

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    I won't join my university's dance team and she won't talk to me now
    via u/whatami_242
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    Did you go to Al dance team meeting No I didn't I don't wanna do dance team Thank you for letting me know. I just wanted you to go listen. Guess you too busy or don't care Go back to sleep Mama I just don't wanna do dnace team rn I love and wanna focus on that I'm doing homework to get ahead rn I'm sorry of this upsets you but dance team isn't something j think j will love honestly I found something that makes me happy already and I wanna explore doing other shows with the dance program maybe ne
    via u/whatami_242
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    25 years old and how dare I go out with friends
    via u/randon_nugget
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    Today Silenced voice call Focus mode Missed voice call Tap to call back Silenced voice call Focus mode Silenced voice call Focus mode 11:02 am 11:02 am 11:12 am 11:29 am 2 unread messages Call me 11:29 am Silenced voice call Focus mode Missed voice call Tap to call back Call me 12:08 pm + Voice call 1 min 12:04 pm 12:05 pm 12:06 pm
    via u/randon_nugget
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    It's never her fault when we go NC
    via u/IdkJustPickSomething
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    It's so sad stopped talking to me. I so want to talk to her about the congestion pricing in NYC! She lives ONE street into the hit zone! It's so sad young people or your generation does this. It so sad.
    via u/IdkJustPickSomething
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    When I didn't answer my dad's call.... sorry for the poor quality I was taking a screenshot of my tablet
    via u/Weriderr
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    7:47 ← Dad 10%->>> D Outgoing call-22 seconds Tap to return call Dad tries to speak, but they just won't hear His words fall upon deaf ears, his heart filled with fear He loves them so much, but they push him away Theydon't understand the price he has to pay He's been there for them, through thick and thin But now they've grown, and don't let him in He tries to guidethem, show them the way But they think they know better, and go astray He watches from afar, as they make mistakes Fearing for thei
    via u/Weriderr
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    NC mum wants contact then doesn't
    via u/tmaegan
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    Hi I am writing to you to let you know that your mum would love to meet with you. You may know that your mum has dementia, which is progressing slowly but inevitably towards a time where she will no longer be able to enjoy this life that we sometimes take for granted. She often talks about you and would love to meet you & before she passes. Perhaps you could find it in your heart to meet her at a time and place convenient to you, for the three of you to meet. Hope you see this in a positive ligh
    via u/tmaegan
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    My boundaries have always been the same - no contact with or his family and only positive talk (no gaslighting/put downs) The conversation in our head does not resolve the existential challenge to forgive and move on. Gaslighting is not relevant. No one is asking you to have contact with my husband's family, they live overseas. Thanks for considering my request and wish you all the best in life. + Text Message ⚫ SMS
    via u/tmaegan
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    My embarrassment of a father
    via u/Danintendood
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    For context, I'm 23, and I'm on my last semester finishing up my Master's degree. I work full time at work, do my schooling online, and live with my mom and stepdad and younger siblings all of whom are wonderful.
    via u/Danintendood
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    Yesterday 6:38 PM SAY Kevin Samuels On "Son WHAT?! Boyfriends" (Grown Men Living at Home) youtu.be Time to grow up Son. I don't send these videos to hurt, but help. Maybe if you hear it from someone else, it'll register. Please know I love you and only want you to be the best.
    via u/Danintendood
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    12:30 > D Dad > Wed, Jan 1 at 11:46 AM instagram.com PROJECT Trafficking children in schools O + Libs of Tik Tok / Chaya Raichik on Instagram: "They'... Watch and share reels with friends Open Text Message SMS .
    via u/Danintendood
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    J D Dad > CLIFF NOTES FOR MEN (ABOUT WOMEN) Open Watch with friends Here's a rare thing, a woman actually telling the truth + Text Message SMS
    via u/Danintendood
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    Please watch this and give it some serious thought. Love you! MOVE OUT OF MAMA'S HOUSE! JLP Wake up, move out of mama's house and deal with life | JLP youtu.be
    via u/Danintendood
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    12:38 D Dad BREAKING: Experts Believe Industrial Demand for Silver Based Batteries Will Push Silver to $200/Oz in the Near Future Tap to Load Preview + infowars.com Might wanna look into re-investing your 401k into some physical metals. Silver is going to explode if these batteries are legit in my opinion. What are your thoughts? Eh. I'm not sure. Seems a little hard to parse since there's no sources to support the assertion. Plus my IRA can't even be dipped into at this point since it's been le
    via u/Danintendood

  • Imagine someone looking you in the eyes and telling you to invest in heavy metals over tax-deferred retirement money. 

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    12:39 < D Dad > But I don't know if I would anyway. Especially just based on one video. Big financial decisions would be best left to lots of research with evidence from multiple sources to help make a more educated guess. Silver set to soar on Samsung's solid-state battery breakthrough - analysts | Kitco News Tap to Load Preview kitco.com You wouldn't withdraw your 401k. You would roll it over into another investment. You should maybe get a little more involved w/ your investments and know the
    via u/Danintendood
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    < 12:41 D The Coming Night Dad > Neon bright, burning light Edged with clouds of grey. Pink as pearl, violet whirl Heralding end of day. Then the night time softly falls Echoing God's gentle calls. God made sunsets so they could say Have no fear at end of day. Death may come to you or me But God says look at the sky and see The blazing glory within your sight You need not fear the coming night.
    via u/Danintendood
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    MEN WHO ARE TRAPPED I CHILDHOOD BY JORDAN PETERSON Jordan Peterson - Men Who Are Trapped In Childhood youtu.be Whether you think so or not. This is crucial information. Dependance 0-12 Dependence Arrested Development Basics youtu.be + Text Message • SMS
    via u/Danintendood
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    D Dad > Do you get paid to babysit? No, but I like spending time with them. So it's kind of a win win I guess. I guess, if that's how you want to look at it. Sounds to me like you're being taken advantage of. Well I guess I can't count on you for help in an emergency if you're baby sitting in YOUR free time. I understand you love & care for your siblings Son. Just when are you going to start loving & caring about yourself though? Time is the one thing you can't replace in life. You could be out
    via u/Danintendood

  • It sounds like he's spending his time much better than his dad

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    My mother says she didn't care and then says that I am her world
    via u/Crisninaa
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    AA Mamá en línea Ayer 06 1:23 Hoy 1:13 You haven't said anything to me all morning. 14:02 I don't know anything about you 14:03 Neither that you've arrived nor that you're returning Whassup????????????????? 14:03 We're on our way back 14:06 // AA Mamá You haven't said anything to me... Because you're sleeping 14:07 // I don't care, you have to say it 14:07 I don't want to have to worry about that when I go out. If so, you can send me a message asking. 14:08 / 14:08 ✓ 2 unread messages Perfect, f
    via u/Crisninaa

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