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MOM ALWAYS WANTS TO KNOW
Summary:
After a long day, you finally get home and just want to rest. You drop your bag by the door, kick off your shoes, and sink into the couch. Before you even have a chance to relax, your mom calls out from the kitchen with her usual list of questions. “Where did you go after school? Did you finish your homework? Who did you talk to today? What did you eat for lunch? Are you studying for that test tomorrow?” It feels like she wants to know every detail about your life. You understand that she cares, and part of you even appreciates it. But sometimes it feels overwhelming, especially when all you want is a little peace and quiet. She doesn’t seem to realize that you’ll share things eventually—just maybe not all at once, and not the moment you walk through the door. You pull out your phone to text a friend about how you feel, half laughing and half frustrated at how your mom always wants to know everything the second you arrive home.
Your Text:
“My mom asks me a million questions every time I walk in the door. I know she cares, but sometimes I just want her to give me a break!”
Your Task:
Write your response text. Share how you really feel about your mom’s questions and how you might handle it.
Read the response first and then listen to the audio if necessary.
Their Audio Response (Receiver):
“Haha, I get it. Moms can be like that—they want to know everything right away. But maybe she just worries about you. Do you think she’d understand if you told her you need a little space first?”