The laugh out loud text messages from the sassy mothers who put the fun in parenthood

People have taken to social media to share the hilariously sassy messages they've received from their mothers - including this quick-witted parent.

They may not have had mobile phones in their youth, but these sassy mothers prove they can give their children a run for their money with the help of technology.

Children have taken to social media to share the seriously sassy messages they've received from the mothers who can shut them down in an instant.

From witty jokes to a plea for help in hiding their internet history from an unwitting husband, these laugh out loud screen grabs will make you look at your own mum in a whole new light.

A cheeky mother was accused of having 'attitude' by her son in this hilarious text message exchange.

While some parents struggle to get to grips with text speak, this sassy mother proved she was down with the kids.

Other mothers who featured in the message thread used witty puns in an attempt to impress their children.

But that wasn't going to work.

This funny mother played her daughter at her own game via text message.

Sometimes parents have to call on their children for help in the technology department - as this amusing message from a mother to her daughter proves.

A self-deprecating parent who had just bought a mobile phone decided to poke fun at her technological backwardness.

As these messages prove, mothers can put the fun in texting - especially when they horribly miscalculate the meaning behind an emoji.

This playful mother decided to play a terrifying prank on her daughter, who then took to social media to share the play-by-play account of her ordeal.

A cunning mother knew exactly how to get her daughter to reply to her message.

Sometimes parents like to think they're more fun than their children - and this spirited mother is case in point.