The top 10 messaging mishaps parents do when talking to their kids

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A quarter of Gen Z adults actively avoid phone calls and six in 10 even blank calls from their own parents, a study has found.

A third find calls ‘awkward’ and 24 per cent would never just phone someone out of the blue.

In fact, 36 per cent reckon the bulk of the phone calls they make are trying to get hold of their mates on a night out.

The poll of 1,000 adults aged 18-25, commissioned by Sky Mobile, found 73 per cent would rather catch up on WhatsApp, iMessage or Snapchat than speaking on the phone.

However, it’s not just calls they are ignoring, as 41 per cent have even muted a group chat with their mum and dad.

The mobile network has teamed up with TV star Jeff Brazier, who has been on campus finding the best way parents can contact them as millions of students head off to university for the first time.

Jeff said: “I used to think I was up to speed with all the texting tricks of the younger generation, but after I visited some lovely students, I’ve officially been schooled.

“Keeping connected to my kids is super important particularly as they embark on the big challenges in their lives.