55 texts from dads to keep kids on their toes

#1 Classic “When I was your age”

This dad may be at the ripe age of fifty, but he’s still in the know about how kids these days talk. In fact, he would’ve passed as a young man had he not made the mistake of calling it back to the good old days of “wrappin.”

text — boxjellyfishrule via Reddit
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boxjellyfishrule via Reddit

#2 A witty reminder

Dads can be some of the most generous people, and this one surely won’t let his kid forget about that. You have to give him props, though, for inserting such a witty reminder in just the span of two texts.

dad text — falcorbeam via Reddit
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falcorbeam via Reddit

#3 Good advice

Sometimes you need good advice from dad. Sometimes what you get is a movie reference.

#4 Kidnapped at school

Props to this dad for such a genuinely well thought out joke. It might not have been the funniest, but we’re betting his kid’s day just got a little bit better after reading these texts.

dad — MittRomneysPlatform via Reddit
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MittRomneysPlatform via Reddit

#5 Getting there faster

Dads can get a bit impatient, especially when they reach a certain age, so it’s best not to make them wait. This father has definitely gotten to that point. It’s a good thing he seems pretty chill about it.

#6 Staying up to date

Now, this one’s just a tad bit too corny, but we have to give this dad props for well…using props to set the stage for his joke. We wonder what he texts his children whenever Apple releases a new iPhone…

KateNextDoor via Imgur
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KateNextDoor via Imgur

#7 A hilarious misunderstanding

With gender reveal parties and LGBT issues being talked about so frequently these days, we can’t say we blame this dad for getting things mixed up. It’s a good thing that one of his kids clarified to avoid further awkward exchanges at the party.

oops — meghan_smith177 via Reddit
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meghan_smith177 via Reddit

#8 The takeaway

Sometimes a dad’s humor is just so obscure that no one gets it, not even their kids. This is an example of that.

#9 The big leek

Receiving the first text, this kid probably thought he’d be in big trouble. Fortunately, he was able to breathe a big sigh of relief after realizing that it was just a classic dad joke.

#10 Creating his own slang

Who says all older people are completely out of the loop? Some of them can even be more advanced when it comes to slang than the younger generation, as proven by this dad and his invention of the word “pelfie.”

#11 Horses are cool

Emojis are always fun to use. They’re a great way to add humor to conversations and even express one’s feelings better via text. Although, we’re still trying to figure out what this dad may be trying to communicate with his constant use of the horse emoji.

#12 How Harry Potter really walks

While his joke may not be the most creative, we’re pretty amazed this dad even knows who Harry Potter is. We guess that’s what raising a Potterhead kid can do to parent.

wizard — @lawrenmehaffey via Twitter
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@lawrenmehaffey via Twitter

#13 Seen it coming

This kid has most definitely gotten used to his father’s brand of humor and can see a joke coming from a mile away. That doesn’t deter his old man from making them. Not even a bit.

#14 Unsure about ‘Sure’

Everything can turn into a fun moment when dads are involved. Proof is in this hilarious exchange between father and son about something as simple as deodorant.

#15 When things don’t go as planned

Kids may think they can easily outsmart their parents when it comes to technology, but they’re still no match to dads and their savage one-liners. Case in point is this autocorrect prank that backfired in the most amusing way.

#16 Proud dad

Dads are typically laxer compared to moms when it comes to disciplining kids. While this is certainly epic, we’re pretty sure this kid’s mom won’t be too pleased to hear about what they did and how their dad reacted proudly to it.

#17 Taking care of the family

Sometimes dads sound a whole lot more like teens than teens do. This might be one of those times.

#18 Death by moth

This is probably one of the funniest dad jokes we’ve encountered so far. There’s just something absolutely hilarious about the contrast between the seriousness of the kid’s texts and the deadpan humor of their father.

#19 Master of acronyms

When dads learn Internet slang, they get serious about it…really serious. The proof is this father’s surprising knowledge of this rather obscure meme/acronym. No wonder his kid is totally impressed.

#20 When dad’s a police officer

This dad has probably seen some serious stuff at work being a police officer, and he’s developed a dark brand of humor. It seems like it’s rubbed off on his kid, too.

message — Bored Panda
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Bored Panda

#21 This dad doesn’t have favorites

They say every parent has a favorite child, but this dad is adamant to prove that he doesn’t. While he’s probably just trying to make a child who feels left out a bit better, that’s still some pretty good parenting right there.

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Bored Panda

#22 No reason to go

Sometimes it’s just easier to ask mom for permission to go out. She may also have many questions to ask, but we’re pretty sure they aren’t as savage as dad’s.

party — Bored Panda
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Bored Panda

#23 When they just use you for your knowledge

We go to our dads for knowledge. It only makes sense that now and then they might come to us for ours as well.

#24 Most supporting dad award goes to…

Say what you will, but dads and their humor can make light of any situation. This dad’s humor probably made his kid feel just a little bit better about whatever event they were nervous about.

#25 Keeping things secret from mom

Kids sometimes forget that their parents were young once. And chances are high that, despite the generation gap, they both enjoy the same ‘recreational’ stuff.

#26 Getting the kids confused

Having multiple kids, parents can sometimes get siblings’ names mixed up with each other. And this is the text equivalent of your dad mistakenly calling you by your brother or sister’s name.

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pepaa via Imgur

#27 Darn auto-correct

A father and son bond is different from a mother and daughter bond. While some may see this exchange as rude, it’s actually how a lot of dads express their happiness for their sons.

#28 Trouble with Siri

Hilarity always ensues whenever a parent is introduced to new technology. Proof is this dad’s struggles with Siri and texting. Hopefully, he’ll eventually get the hang of things.

#29 Taking things literally

There’s no predicting when dad will crack out one of the jokes he’s been keeping for later. It can come up anytime, especially in the middle of seemingly normal texts like the one above.

#30 How a turkey smells

Is it really Thanksgiving if your dad doesn’t make at least one turkey joke? This one didn’t even wait for his kid to come home before reminding him of what being back home is like.

#31 Just a concerned dad

The photo’s original poster shares that this was how her and her dad’s texts would go after she first started going to college. Now, if that isn’t an awww-inducing story we don’t know what is.

#32 Just a random thought

We bet mom had a hand in stopping this dad from actually naming their kid ‘Jadaveius’. And he or she is definitely thankful about that. Still, that doesn’t stop dad from reminding them.

#33 Doing just fine

Here’s a hilarious reminder not to worry too much about dad. He can definitely take care of himself just fine…as long as he’s got access to your savings account.

#34 Not in a meeting

The funniest thing about this text convo is how the dad doesn’t seem to be aware that he just butt texted his kid the same message about eight times before replying.

#35 When he just can’t admit it

Dads can be softies, but that doesn’t always mean they can admit to being softies. That’s okay. We know this one is.

#36 Wait until mom hears about this

Isn’t it funny how both dads and their kids can use mom as a threat to each other? This kid has certainly found this useful realization and puts it to good use.

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#37 How dads roll

Imagine getting this random text from your dad while you’re at work and thinking “WTF?” We guess dads just have to dish out the jokes whenever the inspiration strikes them.

#38 Dad is jiggy with that

Simply judging from these texts, we bet this dad is one chill dude. His slang might be a bit dated but he’s still cool in our books.

#39 Ruining the family name

While moms are known for being more encouraging when it comes to their kids’ study habits, dads serve as a balancing force when it comes to parenting it seems. This one definitely is on the polar opposite of most parents.

#40 The look of disappointment

For better or for worse, parents have discovered how to send pictures via text messaging and they are definitely using it to their advantage. We can’t blame them though, sometimes emojis just can’t convey the same emotions.

#41 It’s the thought that counts

We wonder how long it took this dad to realize his hilarious mistake. Still, he deserves some points for simply being concerned about his kid.

#42 Terms of endearment

There’s no doubt that all parents love their kids. Some couples just have unconventional terms of endearment they use for their children…behind their back.

#43 Ed Sharon is the best

Clearly, Siri needs to get her stuff together so this dad can correctly express his love for Ed Sheeran. We’re not sure though why he thought liking the singer would make him gay.

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#44 MarriageGoals

Now, this is some joke-ception. And we have to say, being this comfortable with your significant other is a serious #marriagegoal right there.

#45 AN ACCOMPLISHMENT

Getting the hang of texting on smartphones can be difficult for some. A great example is this dad who hasn’t quite figured out how to type in all caps yet. Good thing his kid is there to help him out.

#46 Mr. Uber to the rescue

Concerned dads around the world are all thankful for Mr. Uber. Now, they can make sure their kids get home safe without having to jump out of bed in the middle of the night to drive them home themselves.

#47 Sailing through the rough waters of Facebook

As the younger people migrate off Facebook for Twitter and Instagram, their parents are slowly dominating Facebook. Some of them need some help navigating the site, though, as evidenced by this dad.

#48 Tough love

Sometimes dads declare opposite days without telling their kids. They need to maintain that strong, manly image, you see? Hopefully, Amy sees through this and gets her dad’s real message.

#49 Just a regular straight guy

As they say, adults are just kids with money. This dad is certainly proof of it. We bet he and his teenage sons get along really well.

#50 Early late dinner

Anyone up for some lightly fried fish fillets? We bet living in this household means being fed random delicious meals at random parts of the day, and we’re all about it.

#51 When they know what you’re going to ask

He might be playing mind reader a little bit too much. Or maybe not. We’re not going to judge.

money — @jennabelsome via Twitter
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@jennabelsome via Twitter

#52 Good news and bad news

We have to give props for this kid’s excellent way of delivering bad news to his pops. We bet there were a million thoughts already running through his dad’s head after reading the first text.

#53 Dropping subtle hints

It seems like the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. The use of subtle hints to ask for money is definitely smart but not wise to use on the person from whom they probably learned the trick.

logic — Bored Panda
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Bored Panda

#54 Hopes crushed

Now, this one has got to hurt. This kid’s dreams of owning a new phone just got crushed by their own dad. Worse, their sister is the one who is getting what they wanted.

#55 They still need you

Even if the kids grow up, that doesn’t mean dad doesn’t need them just as much as they used to need him. Sometimes it’s just to get “unhacked.”