Real talk: she's usually expressing a playful sense of care or ownership over something, like her pets or friends, or hinting at a domestic future with you if it's a crush. Context is everything for decoding her vibe.

How people actually use this in texts is usually ironic, representing anything they 'parent' or feel responsible for, like plants or pets. It's rarely about literal human children unless it's a parent or an aspirational joke.

Depends on who sent it and what came before. It can be flirty if used aspirationally ('us one day'), or friendly if it's about your friend group ('my chaotic family'). Look at the surrounding messages and your relationship history to tell the difference.