No matter how cool you are, if you’re the mom of a teen, they WILL find something to complain about. Even if you think you’re doing and saying all the right things, they’re going to be embarrassed by you. And here’s the thing - you don’t even have to do anything to get that reaction from them. You know to expect an eye roll when you try to incorporate the latest lingo into your conversations with them, they’re not going to be impressed when you say the lady in line behind you was acting “sus.”
If you have a teenager, you’ll embarrass them by merely existing and doing things like:
- Yawning or sneezing - If you dare to let one of these naturally occurring bodily functions happen in the presence of your teen, be prepared for comments like, “Mom, can you stop yawning? You yawn so loud, it’s ridiculous.” That’s why it’s best to hold in everything that lets people know you’re alive, including breathing and chewing, at least in front of your teenager.
- Showing them any kind of affection - They need to know you love them, but don’t want anyone else seeing it. This includes saying you love them in public, giving them a hug or even putting your hand on their arm. Texting seems to be fine, but be prepared to be hung up on if you show affection during a phone call.
- Walking near them - Whatever you do, don’t walk next to them or else people might figure out that you’re related. This includes at school, the movies, the grocery store, a restaurant or anywhere people can see you together, and in some cases even making eye contact with them in public will embarrass them.
- Asking about their life - Your teen may want you to know things about their life, like when they’re not talking to their crush anymore, but you’re not allowed to ask about it, ever. It all has to be on their terms or they’ll shut down on you, so beware if you show concern for their emotions.
- Posting a photo of them on your social media - Want to send your teen over the edge? Post or tag a photo of them on your social media. They’re allowed to post anything they want, but if you dare to share a picture of them on a family trip or before a dance, know you’re being “cringe” and they might even block you.
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