There comes a time in everyone's life when your mother or mother-figure (not trying to be problematic) gets a smartphone. She has absolutely no idea how to use it, which is 1) hilarious and 2) frustrating AF.
My mom got a smartphone. She has no idea how to use it. She sent me the same text seven times, and a picture of her lap.
Mom got a smartphone for Christmas. Shes afraid she is going to scratch the screen so she keeps it wrapped in a papertowel. #HarrisChristmas
Mom got a smartphone, now she googling everything! Went to her search history and found "What is Water"
The following is a collection of real texts from people just like you. We've all been there. You'll get through it eventually aka 709896879056878568907 FaceTime calls later.
First things first: tiny pictures.
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The emojis can be really confusing to them.
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It will take some getting used to.
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This is completely new for them, they're basically adult babies.
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They'll use many of them incorrectly.
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But one things for sure: Once they learn about emojis, they WILL NEVER STOP USING THEM even if they make NO SENSE at all.
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Your mom will learn to love emojis more than they love you.
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It's a problem.
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Besides emojis, be ready for incoherent CAPS LOCKED filled texts.
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It will take them a long time to type.
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Baby steps. Tiny baby steps.
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There's also this thing where they love sending pictures of their pets dressed in human clothing idk.
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They'll also try to be cool + hip by using your lingo when it's like, "Just stop, mom."
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If they get a Snapchat, forget about it.
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Basically, there comes a time in every kid's life when they become the parent and the parent turns into a child. When your mom gets a smartphone, that's the beginning of this transition.
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Be patient with your mom.
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VERY patient.
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But you know what? In the end, it might just be easier to call them.
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