# Navigating the Cryptic World of Teenage Text Messages

Ever received a text from your teenager that simply reads "bruh" or "need money"? In this candid episode, Hayley shares the emotional rollercoaster of communicating with her 13-year-old son while she was traveling. From pouring her heart out in lengthy, affectionate messages only to receive a heart emoji in response, to the panic-inducing nine missed calls that turned out to be nothing more than a bubble tea emergency, this episode hilariously captures the communication gap between parents and their teenagers.

The stark contrast between her heartfelt messages and her son's brief, transactional responses highlights a universal parenting challenge. Haley's frustration resonates with parents everywhere as she admits, "I love him so much, but I just want more out of my teenage son." She even shares her mother's lament about raising sons versus daughters when it comes to emotional communication.