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12 yr olds friends parents messaging my child

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Upschittscreek1 · 25/01/2026 16:17

Hi, just putting this out there to see if this is normal or not? My 12 year old has a friend whom they spend some time with at their friends house quite a lot. This friends parent texts my child, is this weird? I don't like the idea of a grown adult messaging a child who isn't theirs? Is this normal? I wouldn't dream of messaging one of my children's friends even if I knew them well? my child is on the spectrum and so quite young for their age, I am also neurodivergent so not sure if I am overreacting? People's views would be good

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Fundays12 · 13/02/2026 15:22

Itsnotallaboutyoulikeyouthink · 25/01/2026 20:27

I message my 14 year old friends- we joke they are all my besties. Not regularly just if I need something or we are all going out somewhere together. I’ve also told them that if they are ever stuck for a lift then they message me and never walk.

This is weird. They are not your "besties". They are your teen daughters friends let her have her friendships and go build your own with adults.

fellobonbon · 13/02/2026 15:36

Itsnotallaboutyoulikeyouthink · 25/01/2026 20:27

I message my 14 year old friends- we joke they are all my besties. Not regularly just if I need something or we are all going out somewhere together. I’ve also told them that if they are ever stuck for a lift then they message me and never walk.

creepy

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