Moms seem to know everything. They can tell when you're upset, stressed, or angry before you might even realize it. However, there are some things that they just don’t seem to be able to understand. Here are some of the questions that Moms will never stop asking

1. Why are you sticking your tongue out in that picture?

I don’t know about you, but this is my Mom’s greatest pet peeve. I honestly don’t know how to explain it to her, because I really don’t know the answer myself. I guess it’s just a way of changing it up from the basic smiling picture. When in doubt, tongues out?

2. What do you mean you aren’t wearing a jacket to the party?

It’s not like I WANT to be freezing on my way to a party, but it just isn’t practical. Once you enter a party, there is no guarantee that there will be anywhere to leave your jacket, and odds are you will probably forget to get it before you leave. So, I would rather bear the cold for a little than have to stress about the whereabouts of my jacket.

3. Can you email me?

IT’S CALLED A TEXT. There is a difference.

4. Have you met ________ yet?

There are over 28,000 undergraduate students here at Michigan. No, I have not met your cousin’s friend’s son’s girlfriend yet. I’m sure she’s great though.

5. What do you mean you are by yourself? Do you have friends? Why are you alone?

I get it, you worry about me. But really, I’m fine. Just because I am not with friends 24/7, doesn’t mean that I am depressed and lonely and sad and have no friends. I actually don’t mind having some time to myself especially when I have a lot to get done.

6. But you guys are Facebook friends? Why are you not saying hello?

I know, it says we are “friends” on social media so we should be able to say hi to each other in person. However, it just doesn’t work this way. Our generation is awkward; we only know how to speak through social media. Sorry, I hate it too.

7. Is this Insta-worthy?

No, I will not post the picture of me smiling outside of the University of Michigan sign in my exercise clothes and sweat from move-in day.

8. Who’s the boy?

I know you already Facebook stalked him, but he’s just a friend. Sorry Mom.

9. Can you call me?

And the questions begin.

Although these questions can get on my nerves, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Mom, in all your misunderstandings of my generation, you’re still the best and I love you.