we are the parents we needed back when we were teenagers.
2026-05-29 02:30:49
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LeeAnn :
we do “pretty please” so if my daughter says -“mom can i sleep at lisa’s house, pretty please” i know to say no because she doesn’t actually want to sleep there . it’s worked well over the years
2026-05-28 19:46:58
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Lucy :
amazing parenting AND you have a cat?
2026-06-26 09:25:23
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💮MJ💮 :
I am fairly certain that our parents traumatized us into being some pretty damn good parents to our kids.
2026-05-28 19:33:19
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Lynnette Headrick :
We have a code word for me to be the bad guy. My babies know I am always there, even my grown kids.
2026-05-28 12:34:37
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Mama Michele 🇨🇦 :
If I did one thing right as a mother it’s this right here. I also had a 3 rule…My daughter and I had very open communication which is why she had more freedom than most. I rarely said no so whenever she would call me to ask me if she could go somewhere or do something with her friends if she wanted me to say no she would start the conversation by saying "Hello mother" in kind of an upbeat joking way rather than saying her usual "Hi Mom" which was code for please say no bcz I don’t want to but I don’t want them to be upset with me. I wish more parents were open with their teens…I love the fact that if my daughter or her friends ever find themselves in a situation her immediate response will be "let’s call my mom"! Growing up I knew more about what was going on in her friends lives than their parents did because with me there is no subject off limits and no judgment, only an ear and advise when wanted.
2026-06-08 22:25:25
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Aunt Nana ❌️ :
I also made sure my girls knew "ANYTHING" that is discussed in a Dr office is left at the doctor's office. They would not get in trouble for it. I also NEVER made them eat everything on their plate. Eat until your full, then done.
2026-05-28 12:21:08
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✨Kaitlyn✨ :
I have the same rules! When my phone rang at 2am and it was one of my child’s friends the only thing I felt was grateful. No anger, just thankful that I was the safe space when a child was in over their head.
2026-05-28 11:30:09
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_Shazam - Big Muddafckr_❌ :
This is a real parent that allows her kids to be kids. The trust they will have in you is beyond measure and priceless! Great job Mom!
2026-05-28 00:57:47
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Morgan💙 :
I have the same 2 rules. but instead of an emoji, our code is "pretty please." anytime he asks me something and says "pretty please," that means he needs me to be the bad guy and say no. I will always have his back 100%!
2026-06-26 04:29:39
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Mariz DreamLife 🇨🇦 :
I’m 36, but can I apply to be adopted?
2026-06-08 12:35:54
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ThyWillBeDone :
Mrs doubtfire is hilarious 😁😂
2026-05-29 02:38:49
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Cory 🥰💙G7 💙 :
and people don’t understand why it’s so easy to have a good relationship with your teenagers. Good job, mom.🥰
2026-05-28 10:20:24
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LucindaLocket :
We have the emoji rule too. Mumma always got your back
2026-05-31 08:57:41
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brooklynmetz32 :
This is my moms exact thing
2026-06-25 23:00:00
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Amanda :
my Stephanie the same way and im grown
2026-06-26 02:28:19
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heather_kay18 :
same here
2026-06-24 19:35:39
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Mama L :
this is my rule too, and I’ve always been like this. My oldest is now almost 20 and will never get into a vehicle with somebody drunk as he has lost a friend due to a drunk driver.
2026-06-08 05:19:08
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Mary Trent :
Our oldest is 17, and we have a 14 year old and me and my husband are 100% like this with both our kids
2026-05-31 20:11:22
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Yvonne :
Are you driving while filming a safety video on driving??
2026-05-29 07:20:35
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arkansas_girl84 :
I have always had this same parenting style. when my oldest left for college I told him. always remember if you or anyone you know get out and start partying call or text me. if i cant come I will order a Uber and pay for it. no questions asked. I remind him every few times I talk to him. he always says "I know mom but dont worry im more responsible than that." idc kiddo peer pressure happens and that's ok. I wont complain or ask anything. I would much rather everyone end up back to their places alive then be the one giving the disappointed conversation
2026-05-28 18:51:46
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amanda :
rule #1 was also my rule #1....I NEVER got that call. she turned out more responsible than I could've ever imagined.
2026-05-28 19:52:02
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Celia :
Yep. My son and all his friends know exactly who to call if they are in these situations. Even if my son isn’t there, they call him to ask if we can get them. Immediate yes.
2026-05-28 12:38:33
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Its.Me.Amy 🎀🎗 :
Thisis is how you make kids trust you. I do same with mine and they tell me things I would have never told my parents. They know im not going to be upset with honesty
2026-05-28 18:05:43
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