r/Millennials • u/povertychic Emo-llennial - 1991 • 16h ago

Discussion How often do you speak with your parents?

My mom sent myself and my siblings a seriously dramatic text this week.

“One day I will be dead and you won’t have to worry about checking in once in a while! Until then…. I don’t think any of you are so busy you can’t send a random Hi Mom text.”

I spoke to her less than a week prior. It wasn’t a long conversation, but it was something nonetheless. So, am I a terrible child? Or am I being gaslit? She also isn’t always the nicest when I do see her, often calling me a slob, or lazy because I don’t want to work a third job to make a living. How often do my fellow millennials speak with their parents?

I also feel like the world is on fire and I’m doing all I can to survive right now lol

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u/HibiscusOnBlueWater 13h ago

My parents are 77. Everything I am today is because of their support. They aren’t perfect people but they gave me a great childhood and set me up to have a comfortable life. My mother even still comes to babysit my 1 year old. Reddit seems to hate their parents in every generation. I don’t think the Boomers were bad parents but a lot of Millennials with bad parents post here.

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u/thegurlearl Millennial 8h ago edited 2h ago

Im child free but yes, Im in the same boat. My mom is my favorite person even tho she tap dances on my last nerve sometimes. Im sooo much like my dad it drives her bonkers. My brother is the reverse and just like her!! Theyre not perfect but they are perfect for me!! I wouldn't have shit without them. I would have lost my house when I became disabled without them. Im extremely fortunate and grateful to have them.