The Most Entertaining Parenting Texts of the Week (May 6, 2025)

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Emmy Pratt • Writer and Editor
May 6, 2025 12:00 PM EDT

If we've learned anything from perusing the various text conversations between strangers on the internet and their parents, it's that some texting habits need to be nipped in the bud as soon as possible. When I was in college, I had to tell my mom to stop tracking my location and asking about why I was where I was. Usually, she sent pretty banal texts like, "I see you're at your comedy show, have fun!" but when she tracked my location when I brought my roommate to the Emergency Room and kept texting me about it, I was getting pretty frustrated. I understood the desire of parents wanting to know exactly where their kids were when they're living in another state. Still, I was dealing with an emergency at the time, and was not excited to give live text updates when I wasn't in immediate danger, but nonetheless super stressed out. 

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  • The parents in these texts (especially the extended first conversation just below) aren't willing to take “I don't want you to do this, mom” for an answer. They will fight tooth and nail to maintain their toxic behavior, refusing to listen to their children's needs and wants. 

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    Mom guilt tripping me and life 360 tracking at age 21
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    Where'd you go I'm at the library. I know you're just asking and mean well, but I've been wanting to feel like I can go places without always saying where. It makes me feel like it's weird if I leave or like I need to explain myself, and I'd like a little more privacy. Also, I'm planning to buy a new phone and get my own service plan today or this week. I'd like to keep my current number, so they might reach out for approval to transfer it since it's under your name. Just wanted to give you a he
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    It really upset me the way you told your dad that you need more privacy and don't want him asking you where you are or where you're going. I did not raise you this way. You live with your father and drive his car. It doesn't matter that you pay for it, it's legally his. He has all the right to ask you those questions. He's not interrogating you. Unless you have something to hide why would you say that to him? I will tell you one thing If you lived with me I would never stop asking you where you'
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    anyone checking in. Go ahead and delete your 360 app too because the whole point of it is for us to be able check in on you and apparently you need more privacy. You know you're doing something wrong when you don't want your parents to know where you are. Make better choices baby girl. I know you are an adult and you feel grown up but you will always be our little girl. We are not terrible parents we just want to be included in your life, even if it's just asking you how was your day, where did
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    Hi mom, I want to explain where I'm coming from. I'm not trying to be r de or ungrateful. I know I'm in a transitional phase of life, and that I'm still relying on you and Dad in a lot of ways. But I also need to have the space to grow into adulthood, and that includes having privacy, making mistakes, and learning how to trust myself. When I said I wanted more privacy and didn't want to be constantly asked where I'm going, it wasn't meant to be disrespectful. I said it calmly and respectfully be
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    went. It's knowing I'm being watched all the time and feeling like I don't have the space to grow and make decisions in my own timing. Even if I am making a bad choice, whether that's going to a bar, becoming a stripper, or making a mistake in my relationship. I still deserve the privacy and autonomy to make it. That's how I learn. I'm not saying those are things I'm doing, but the point is, even bad choices are mine to make. I'm not trying to "hide" because I'm doing something wrong. I lie abou
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    And I'm not choosing him over you. I get you have fears and are looking into the future at things you think could happen. But this is not a situation where I pick "you or him." I wouldn't do that. I still want to see you. I still come over. I care about you and want you in my life. But I do feel pressured to pick you and forget about him. That's not fair. I want it to be okay for me to have both in my life, even if it's complicated. I love I believe he loves me too. And I'm actively working thro
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    Also, when I say I want independence, im doing my best. I'm trying to take real steps. I'm working hard. Im saving money for my own place. I'm paying for the car and the insurance, even though it's legally in Dad's name. I've been planning to get my own phone and service so I can step out of being tracked. And if it comes down to it, then yes, I'll get my own car too, and Dad can keep the one I've been paying for. I'll move out even if it means splitting rent or renting a room. If that's what I
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    for space. If you feel disappointed, then I understand, but I hope you can also understand how messages like that push me away. Instead of support, understanding, and love it also feels like pressure and control too. I also want you to understand that it's not just about my relationship with or being asked "where I'm going." This is about everything adding up. Being tracked all the time has made me feel suffocated. Like when I parked in a neighborhood for alone time and Dad tracked me and walked
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    to send pictures of my date and their driver's license. Or when my stepdad commented that he saw me go to a "concert" and assumed I was on a date, when I was actually at the monster truck rally with my dad. Even saying you've seen me go to work every day, while supportive, it just adds to that feeling of always being watched. Your parents didn't track you. You had the freedom to decide what to share and when. That's all I want. I want to be the one who chooses to say, "Hey, I'm going into the ci
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    You feel suffocated because your parents are able to see your location? You poor thing! You have it so bad, huh? You can see my location and I don't feel suffocated. Dad we all share locations and don't feel suffocated. You're my child. I birthed you, I rocked you to sleep, I feed you, I when on your field trips with you. I drove you to school everyday, made your lunches. Took you to dance. Watched you grow into a woman. We were besties. Then you move to your dads and completely ghost me. You ne
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    what my daughter is up to. Also it's not weird for me to ask for a pic of the guy your on a date with when I didn't even know you were going on a date. I like to know you're safe, I'm your mom. And the DL thing was obviously a joke. If I stop reaching out to you I don't even know how long it would be before for you reach out to me. But no worries anymore got your message loud and clear have your space. I deleted the 360 app. 6:20 PM
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    Woowwww... all you had to say was like "okay, I respect that." But instead, you decided to show me your true colors-and now I see everything more clearly than ever. First off, your response was filled with guilt-tripping, manipulation, and emotional immaturity. I was extremely thoughtful and respectful in the message I sent you, and in return, you dismissed my feelings, minimized them, and made it all about you. You twisted everything to make yourself the victim and tried to shame me for needing
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    As for location sharing-yes, I feel suffocated by Life360. You used everyone else in the family as examples, but guess what? They CHOSE to share their locations. You forced it on me. And don't act like it's mutual just because I can technically see your location too. I've never once tracked you. I don't care where you are-I respect your privacy. You're the one with notifications on, tracking my movements. That's not mutual, and it's not okay. And yeah, they don't feel suffocated because you're n
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    doesn't mean you have the right to spy on me to find 2/5 out. That makes no sense. Spying isn't a substitute for communication or trust. If you want to know what's going on in my life, then build a real relationship with me and ask me questions-with respect. And yeah, I am more shy, more introverted, and more private. That's not something to punish or monitor me for. That's just who I am-and that's something you're going to have to deal with. Then you say I "ghosted" you? That's simply untrue. I
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    your boundaries." That's what messed things up- not Andrew. I see your true colors now, and I'm extremely upset with how you handled all of this. I also know you've said things about calling him narcissistic and controlling-when in reality, he has NEVER once told me to stay away from you or anyone in this family. That's you projecting. Meanwhile you're the What you've really shown me is that unless I let you into every part of my life-on your terms-you're going to punish me emotionally. You're g
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    You crossed a line with that message. I'm no longer letting this behavior slide or excusing it to keep the peace. You've hurt me deeply, and now I'm setting this boundary because I have to protect my peace and my adulthood. I will not be guilt-tripped, tracked, or manipulated into a false sense of closeness that ignores how I really feel. If you ever want a real, respectful relationship with me, it starts with honesty, mutual respect, and boundaries.
    via u/DifficultTop4201
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    My mom has been too "busy" for me for over three years.
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    7 8:281 M Mom> Today 8:21AM ปี 3 93 We're pretty sad that we weren't invited to Easter. :( What? Didn't even know was coming. They just came for food. Gramps showed up tho. I never know when you guys are coming up. I will cook special for you whenever you can make it! G Mom, you haven't invited me over in almost three years. I have begged you many times just to invite me for dinner. For a chat. For nothing even. To spend time with + Text Message RCS
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    8:33 M ฟรี 92 Mom > Mom, you haven't invited me over in almost three years. I have begged you many times just to invite me for dinner. For a chat. For nothing even. To spend time with you. And you haven't even done that. howed up because you told her you were having Easter You didn't tell us anything Hey...don't be mad. I m working a lot to pay my bills. You're invited anytime!!!! You already said you were making venison that day. I'm sorry...thought maybe your dad was coming. After this mother'
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    My mom mad over something she started.
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    Today 9:27 AM Why are you completely ignoring me well I'm telling you to stop and if you have an issue with him being in there to come to me He hasn't been doing anything wrong why do you need him out Because my throat hurts really bad and I literally just woke up And he is bothering you how? He's been quiet and respectful while you been sleeping Yes he has, I've told him over and over again I don't want him in here playing while I'm sleeping, for lots of reasons, and he ignores me all the time
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    Oh yeah make it about you the instant I try to open up to you. What did I expect Let him finish what he is doing in there Are you serious I did not make it about me and you need to get your a in here now Yes you literally did, mom I'm talking about all of us But I see how you truly feel. I don't need a response I was Well I wasn't talking about all of us, I was trying to open up to you about something that bothered me and you completely brushed me aside No I didn't But keep on
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    You make it about you all the time. I barely get to even talk to my psychiatrist each session I just want one day where nothing goes wrong between me and anyone I didn't start this, you did with you're little comment I was we with on on 1 session re you kiddi gv me DINT RESPOND DONT No, every session you're in Why, you're allowed to lecture me about all my faults but I can't talk to you? Remember when you said I could talk to you if something was bothering me? You literally lied about that Read
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