Carson Daly Jokes He and His 13-Year-Old Daughter Don't Speak ... But They Do Snapchat

"When he sat in for co-host Sheinelle Jones on the May 18 broadcast of TODAY With Jenna & Sheinelle, Carson told Jenna Bush Hager that his 13-year-old, "who I never speak with," is "doing great." He asked everyone in Studio 1A, "Do you guys speak 13-year-old? 'Cause I don't." Etta is the second oldest of Carson's four children."

"He continued later, "You ever hear that phrase, 'You've got to meet kids where they are'? You hear it in business a lot." Carson said that he has "taken a page out of that" book when it comes to communicating with his kids. "Six months ago I did join Snapchat," Carson said. "I have literally communicated with my daughter, in particular, more via Snapchat than I have in real life.""

""Does it work?" Jenna asked. "I can say, 'Are you OK?'" Carson said while miming texting. "And then I'll put some stupid emoji. And she'll write back, like, 'LOL,' and all these little things are flying all over the screen." "As silly as it is, I am connected a little bit," he says, smiling."

"Joining Snapchat is a big deal for Carson, who said he would rather not be on social media at all. "I hate it," Carson said of social media. "When I play golf, I keep my phone in the golf bag now, and it's four hours uninterrupted. It's my favorite time. I love it." But of course Carson would do anything for his kids as they grow up, even joining a social media app just to communicate with them."

A father co-hosting a morning show described communicating with his 13-year-old daughter, saying they rarely speak directly. He asked others whether they speak “13-year-old,” and said his daughter is doing great. He referenced the idea of meeting kids where they are and said he took that approach with his children. He joined Snapchat about six months earlier and communicates with his daughter more through Snapchat than in person. He sends simple check-ins and emojis, and she replies with short messages and “LOL.” He said the interactions feel silly but create connection. He also said he dislikes social media and values uninterrupted time, such as keeping his phone away while golfing.

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