My God, you people wore me out. Especially 185. Thank you for "Parenting-101" from a 19-year-old's perspective, even though half your argument wasn't even relevant to the conversation. We all know people who were over-protected growing up and rebelled like crazy. We all know people who were over-protected and turned out fine. Some kids were given free reign, abused the hell out of it and walked all over their parents, and some were responsible and appreciative for the freedom they were given. There are two sides to every story and every situation is different so stop trying to make generalizations because 3 people you know turned out a certain way. (To your credit, at least you write intelligently, which is more than be said of most of the other morons who responded.) The parent was concerned because the kid went over limit by 1,000 texts. The kid has therefore already lost the trust of the parent because he can not follow the rules, which is what sparked Father Gangstalicious' (Hah!) curiosity in the first place. The solution is not to give the kid unlimited texts, you retards, but to discipline for breaking the rules - and yes, I'd suggest making him pay - I had to do it when I was younger, and it taught me to be more responsible. I'm pretty sure the point of this whole thing was to make a joke about the kid getting laid more than the dad, which I do find funny (and normal), but my goodness, how it's been blown out of proportion... So yes, the dad went through the texts, invaded his 15-year- old's privacy (heaven forbid!!) and found something he didn't intend to find which turned out to be disappointing news. This does not make him a bad parent, but how he chooses to handle the situation will determine what type of relationship he has with the kid. We don't even know if this guy's bothered by the fact that his 15-year-old is having sex, or if it's just that he's having more than the dad. I say, if it does bother you, try talk to your son about it without bringing up the texts you found so that he will be more likely to listen to you. And maybe pay a little more attention to where he is and who he's with, and talk to him about using protection. If he's already having sex, I really doubt you'd be able to get him to stop (either by convincing or controlling), but you can at least teach him to be smart about it. I'm not a parent, but I'm no longer a teenager, and I think a parent's job is to be a parent first, and a friend second. So take that as you will... just my opinion. If you're only bothered about not getting laid yourself, might I suggest hitting the gym and spicing it up a little. :)

And, FYI, little ones: Calling the cops on your parents for going through a cell phone (or room, or whatever)) they're paying for when you're under 18 will be counter-productive. Don't be surprised if they laugh at you on the other end. Judging by a lot of your responses, your parents evidently aren't involved enough in your lives either. If you don't want to risk them going through your phones, man-up and start working to earn your own independence.

And, FYI, little ones: Calling the cops on your parents for going through a cell phone (or room) they're paying for when you're under 18 will be counter-productive. Don't be surprised if they laugh at you on the other end. Judging by a lot of your responses, your parents evidently aren't involved enough in your lives either. If you don't want to risk them going through your phones, man-up and start working to earn your own independence.

LMFAO 211(L) &how are you surprised? hah

"more than my wife and I." your son is also probably better at grammar than you are.

wow that is bad that your fifteen year old son has so much sex, but also why would you intrude his personal life like that?

YDI for intruding your son's personal space.. reading your child's text is a HUGE step over the line..

kids these days.........going over limits, spending money that isnt theirs..........shame shame.........

LMAO @ #22. That would be what I'd do. And by the way, a lot of you are gonna be REALLY lousy parents. #51 said it best, a nosy parent is a good parent. You gotta know what your kids are doing if you're going to give them guidance or try to deter them from certain behaviors (like... hmm... meth? Or sex with STD-ridden *****? Or... must I continue?) Kudos to you, OP. Just realize that you have your kids' entire lives to become their friends. For now, you're their PARENT.

#5 ahahahahahaah