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Mom's "world stopped" when she woke to son's missed calls—then came truth
Meredith Thornton told Newsweek: "My world stopped for a brief minute; I could barely walk to his room to see if he was in bed."
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The "Emergency" Call: When Adult Kids Need a Microsoft Code at Midnight
A recent viral video by TikTok user Meredith Thornton, known as @ironmanmamma, has resonated with parents worldwide by humorously depicting a common modern-day parenting dilemma. Thornton, a self-proclaimed "Mom of TikTok," shared her experience of waking up to a series of urgent missed calls and messages from her adult child, Van, after accidentally leaving her phone on silent overnight. Many parents keep their phones accessible for potential emergencies involving their children, regardless of age. Thornton's video captures the immediate panic that can set in upon seeing numerous missed calls. However, the "emergency" in this instance was not a crisis, but rather a simple request for a Microsoft code. The video has garnered millions of views and thousands of comments, with many users sharing similar anecdotes of their own children's "emergencies," ranging from requests for Roblox money to questions about bugs on doors. This viral moment highlights the blend of anxiety and amusement that often accompanies parenting adult children in the digital age, where even seemingly minor issues can prompt a flurry of urgent communication.
