The Most Entertaining Parenting Texts of the Week (April 8, 2025)

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Emmy Pratt • Senior Editor
Apr 8, 2025 12:00 PM EDT

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. My dad uses em-dashes without the help of Chat-GPT, which seems to favor that punctuation mark above all else. My parents 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 would break them. 

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  • These parenting texts aren't super emoji or slang-heavy, but they are certainly worth an impassioned read. If you want to read someone else's texts for a change, these sad but entertaining parenting texts might be a good change of pace.

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    Texts and Documents from my Mom
    via u/Academic_Flamingo_64
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    11:23 You have one week to get the rest of your stuff out of my storage unit, or I'm donating it. Hide edits Unread messages You have no idea what you've done. And because of that, it's forgive you. Hope life gives you everything you want. You have no idea what you've done. And because of that, I forgive you. Hope life gives you everything you want. e
    via u/Academic_Flamingo_64
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    Residential Living Agreement This Residential Living Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on this betweek Landlord/Parent") and by and i "Tenant/Daughter"). This Agreement outlines the conditions under which they reside at the property located at ("Premises"). and continue on a 1. Duration of Agreement This Agreement will begin on month-to-month basis unless terminated by either party with a 30-day written notice. 2. Rental Conditions This is a living arrangement based on mutual respect, coop
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    6. Amendments This Agreement may only be amended in writing, with the consent of both parties. 7. Governing Law This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the state of Arizona. By signing this Agreement, both parties acknowledge and agree to abide by the terms stated herein. Signatures (Landlord/Parent) Date: Tenant/Daughter) Date:
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    MAR 16 AT 08:44 I've been giving you space, but I need to say that I don't understand why things have come to this. I know you felt like I was too strict and didn't approve of your boyfriend, but does that really warrant cutting me out completely? The punishment doesn't fit the crime, and it hurts not to hear from you. I love you, and I always will. Can we talk? I just want to understand why you're doing this.
    via u/Academic_Flamingo_64
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    MAR 16 AT 16:40 Mom, it was barely even that. I felt like I was constantly walking on egg shells around you. That everything I did, I would get yelled at by you. You were calling me a b I and an a hole, and when I told you it hurt my feelings, all you said was "well you're acting like one". I've talked to my therapist about this and she agree that a mother shouldn't call her child that. Being hit, even a few times, as a child by you will obviously affect me as I grow older. Of course my parents
    via u/Academic_Flamingo_64
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    When we talk, you constantly try my manipulate me by talking about your past and how you know everything. But you don't, this is my life and if you took even the chance to actually listen to me sometimes while trying to actually understand that this is my life, maybe you wouldn't actually treat me like a child. I'm sorry that I couldn't barely do the dishes or clean at all, but I've had extremely bad depres on ever since school started. I never wanted to tell you about it because I felt like I c
    via u/Academic_Flamingo_64
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    MAR 16 AT 17:09 I would like to talk in person, preferably with a therapist. I don't mom, I don't want to talk to you because all of the time you constantly belittle me and I am tired of it. Also, I want the rest of my stuff back I left over there. My XBox and my trophies. That's ok. Love you. Whatever you want. Wish you the very best in life, as always
    via u/Academic_Flamingo_64
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    MAR 16 AT 17:50 I know we remember things differently, and I'm not here to argue about the past. I just want you to know that I've always loved you and wanted the best for you. I never wanted you to feel hurt, and I'm sorry for any pain you carry, you're not alone in that feeling. I also know that relationships are complicated, and neither of us is perfect. If you ever decide you want to talk, on your terms, with or without a therapist, I'll be here. In the meantime, I'll coordinate with your da
    via u/Academic_Flamingo_64
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    MAR 16 AT 18:10 And I hope you come to a point where we can move forward. All families have disagreements and problems. The good thing is, that with work and understanding you can get through it. I'm willing to do the work. I hope you feel the same way someday.
    via u/Academic_Flamingo_64
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    MAR 17 AT 23:52 You mentioned you want me to treat you like an adult, you have 8-10 costco buns, a desk, a chair, a gigantic bag of stuffed animals, and a really heavy dresser. I didn't kick you out, you chose to move. If I do it for you, I'm still just treating you like a kid. You'll probably need to rent a uhaul and hire some guys to move stuff. Is that something you want to take on? Or you can move a little at a time, but thats going to require you to stop with me or maus to storage multiple
    via u/Academic_Flamingo_64
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    My mother...
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    She's a hoarder and a narcissist. I'm trying to get her into senior living since she's recently been told her lease would not be renewed. She's fighting me every step of the way. Her ultimate response is to just say she's going to kill herself...
    via u/jollygreengentile
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    10:08 M : Mom Cell> Friday 3:02 PM Fortunately, you don't have to worry about me. You may indeed have to clear out my house, but it won't be because you're helping me move. It will be because you're disposing of my things when I am gone. I have always maintained that when you are no good to yourself or anyone else that you don't need to be around. You make me feel like something like an oxygen thief.
    via u/jollygreengentile
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    Mother lied to me for 26 years
    via u/Difficult-Big5690
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    Am I in the wrong here? I took a 23 and me found out my dad isn't my bio dad and told me I was doing "emotional terrorism for basically saying "I'm going to block you right now because I'm very upset." My mom pulls stuff like this a lot. I feel guilty.
    via u/Difficult-Big5690
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    13° 10:05 * T * 5GUC l 29%. < M Mom Read 9:58 PM I will tell you later. I'm sorry I 9:58 PM blocked you This is crop. You are just looking for attention. It's emotional terrorism. I'm furious 9:59 PM Read I took a 23 and me and so 9:59 PM did my dad Nana was about to come over there Ok? And? Do you have some kind of genetic disease? 10:00 PM Read 10:01 PM + I didn't want to tell you bc we are going to take another test. My dad or sean isn't on mine and I'm not his family tree. I didn't want to t
    via u/Difficult-Big5690
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    10:06 8 5GUC .ill 29% <M Mom Read 10:01 PM mine and Im not his family tree. I didn't want to tell you yet bc It's only 90% accurate My phone is at like 4% 10:01 PM B That's really weird 10:02 PM It is and I didn't want to assume anything and snap at you Read That why I blocked ypu Read Ok it wasn't the right move and I apologize Read Read Ik 10:02 PM Read 10:03 PM I'm not mad just confused at the results. Well you didn't need to say anything at all But yeah that's really odd. 10:03 PM Read I'm s
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    My dad didn't make an effort to ever see me. But blew up at me for being disappointed.
    via u/conciousbutnotalive
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    < 6:47 D Dad > Thanks dad, I hope so too. I love you too. Congratulations Saturday 5:51PM If I asked you to come to my graduation, would you ? Monday 11:08 AM Would I go? I can't promise that. I will say that if I were able to get there, I'd be honored and proud to be there. Hypothetically, I wouldn't miss it for the world. Luv U. It's may 29th Today 6:42PM Ironically, May 29th is also Kathryn's birthday. She'll be 17. Who is that + Text Message SMS •
    via u/conciousbutnotalive
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    6:50 гг D Dad Thanks dad, I hope so too. I love you too. Congratulations 2 I know who it is, it's his other (step) daughter that he's playing pretend family with It's not like I'm his first born or anything Saturday 5:51PM If I asked you to come to my graduation, would you? Monday 11:08 AM Would I go? I can't promise that. I will say that if I were able to get there, I'd be honored and proud to be there. Hypothetically, I wouldn't miss it for the world. Luv U. It's may 29th Today 6:42 PM Ironica
    via u/conciousbutnotalive
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    < 6:59 D Dad It's may 29th Today 6:42PM Ironically, May 29th is also Kathryn's birthday. She'll be 17. Who is that My step daughter. I've mentioned in conversation many of times, I thought. She's one of the kids that I was going to introduce you last time I attempted to visit but you said you weren't comfortable with that so we made other last minute plans when truthfully we were already in PA and they all were looking forward to meeting you. You were not comfortable with that so I respected you
    via u/conciousbutnotalive
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    < 7:27 D Dad > not to be r de but my house is chaotic right now. I can text you right now but I'd rather not try to talk. Honestly, when it comes to your Graduation, I don't believe I'm able to get to it. I will continue to figure out a way to make it happen but I really don't believe I'll be able to. I know this means a great deal to you and does so to me as well. اس Ok. + Don't bother That sounded rather ride but okay. Don't trip over your gown or nothing, ok? I won't bother. Congratulations.
    via u/conciousbutnotalive
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    7:27 < + D Dad> you. And that's okay because everything I've done, everything I've achieved, I did it with nothing. I don't understand how you have your first child with someone and then go and start a family with someone else. I never had a dad growing up and all I've wanted my whole life is to have had that relationship that fathers have with their daughters. But I'm graduating highschool, for the first and last time. But that just isn't enough for you. I'm hurt, but I hope your step kids have
    via u/conciousbutnotalive
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    I wanted it to be convenient, that was the best thing I could come up with to explain 18 years of hurt + Text Message SMS •
    via u/conciousbutnotalive
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    7:49 .)) D Dad Kathryn's birthday. I'd love to be a big sister to her, but not out of the blue. I wanted to have an adult conversation with you, but you started the conversation by texting and then told me it wasn't a good time. I wanted it to be convenient, that was the best thing I could come up with to explain 18 years of hurt I'm not trying to bother you or anything, but I feel you should know. I've earned 2 diplomas. I've earned the right to be working a full time job during this last semes
    via u/conciousbutnotalive
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    8:22 Facebook <For starters, I am very proud of you and y... For starters, I am very proud of you and your achievements. 2, Nope not true. I didn't have every opportunity but you believe what you want to. I'm sorry for not being rich enough to travel. Your mother flat out told me years ago she wouldn't help pay for traveling expenses or even meet me halfway. I never asked you to visit. I went to visit you but you didn't want to meet my family or should I say your family. You know what you don't
    via u/conciousbutnotalive
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    your mother moved to Pennsylvania. Your mother wasn't interested in joined custody or anything else just mind you that by the time you graduate, I will have paid $65,699.97, plus or minus, in child support. When u called me on your birthday, I was working. I was recently in a car wreck and I'm sorry for living life. I admit I didn't nor do I call you alot but the phone works both ways. I'm sorry things are the way they are but healing comes from forgiveness. I just want you to know for the recor
    via u/conciousbutnotalive

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