Why Do Some Mothers Think They're 16 Years Old?
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Why Do Some Mothers Think They're 16 Years Old?

An open letter to all the mom's living vicariously through their teenage daughter's drama.

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Why Do Some Mothers Think They're 16 Years Old?

We all know that one mom. Unfortunately, some of us know more than one of "those moms." I'm talking about those moms that are constantly involved in their teenage daughters (or sometimes, but usually not, sons') drama. So. Annoying. Why do some women that over 40 years old think it's necessary to live through their daughters? No one asked you to get involved with why Timmy dumped Tina and went to homecoming with Hannah instead. It's none of your business. Why don't you focus on your job or something that's actually relevant to you?

I get it. I love my mom. I tell her a lot. For the most part, she knows everything I do. But that's different. I'm lucky enough to have a "cool mom." You know, one of those moms who doesn't act like she's still in high school. Too put it bluntly, she has better things to do than worry about Timmy and Hannah's homecoming date. If you have one of these "cool moms," go ahead. Tell her whatever. It's nice having a mom you can actually confide in. But if you don't have a "cool mom," why are you telling her everyone's business? If you don't have a chill mom, just stop.

Now that's not to say you can't tell your mom stuff. But let's think about it this way. Say you and your best friend are having a fight. Sometimes teenage girls fight with their best friends, because, well, they're immature and get mad about stupid stuff. But if you run and tell your mom every detail of your fight, your mom is gonna think of your best friend a little differently. And then next week when you're back to normal, maybe your mom is still having issues with the fact your best friend hurt your feelings. If your mom is living like she's 16, she probably already told all the other annoying moms who think it's okay to gossip about people less than half their age. What enjoyment do grown women get from ruining a young person's reputation? The world may never know.

To wrap things up, moms, take a chill pill. Don't get so worked up about little things that don't matter. You're an adult. I promise, it is actually embarrassing to have a mom who is the town big mouth. Save your kid some embarrassment and act your age for once. So, as a lesson to all moms, as a cute little girl in a houndstooth print jacket once said, "You worry about yourself."

Link to cute kid below.


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