2006-07-11 12:04:32 · 15 answers · asked by jrmint92 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It's because she's old and cool and you probably remind her of her daughter.....do you look like her...act like her?!?! BE HONEST!!
2006-07-11 12:08:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that your Grandmother does not accept that her child (your mom) has passed on before her. It is not the way we think it should be. I would bet also, that you resemble your mother...Just humor grandma, and hug her often..and don't mind if she calls you by your moms name. It is a way for her to find peace and deal with things.
2006-07-11 19:15:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't mind when my grandma called me by my mom's name - though I had to think about it when she called me by the dog's name. How she loved her pets - I was flattered, actually.
I call folks by the wrong name occasionally and I have nicknames for just about everyone too. I think it is an endearment.
Peace!
2006-07-11 19:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first answer was good.
Also, it's a common mistake that people make and she doesn't mean anything by it. I do the same thing. I call my granddaughter by my sister's name or her mother's name. It makes her mad but it's not a purposeful mistake. It's just has something to do with the way the brain is wired.
2006-07-11 19:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by Ellen J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She isnt doing it to upset you, is this grandmother your moms mom ? if so u probaly remind her of her as a young lady and she is doing it not even realizing this...and im very sorry your mom has died..also is grandma confused for age or alztimers reasons?
2006-07-11 19:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by Lilmisssassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
awww I think that you should feel honored by your grandmother. It means that your grandmother really really misses her daughter, and that you remind her a lot of your mother. Your grandmother may have a lot on her mind and may get confused sometimes. We "older" people do that when we age.
If it bothers you or makes you unconfortable, you can just keep reminding her.... grandma, my name is ***. but don't say it in a way that it will hurt her feelings.
2006-07-11 19:25:24 · answer #6 · answered by LO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your grandma misses your mom as much as you do.
Your grandma is remembering your mother because you remind her of the good times she shared with her.
My grandchildren do things that remind me of their mothers when they were little.
Like the way they hold their hands, their walk, some of the cute things they say and do.
I am sorry to hear of your loss of your mother.
I lost mine 11 years ago. I miss her too.
2006-07-11 19:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by Here I Am 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my grandma would call me by my moms name right in front of my mom,its just and age thing. its a compliment.
2006-07-11 19:11:31 · answer #8 · answered by crickiscool7347 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you remind her of your mom when she was your age.
because she is used to a youngster around being your mom.
our brains are like that. most parents and grandparents do this.
it's not on purpose. just smile and realize she is speaking out of times gone past.
2006-07-11 19:09:06 · answer #9 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because you remind her so much of your Mother! She lost her daughter and is turning to you! Just love her! It's so lonely when they are all gone!
2006-07-11 19:09:38 · answer #10 · answered by Blond Logic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your grandmother's mental health may be declining, maybe she is having a little dementia. This is very common.
2006-07-11 20:42:59 · answer #11 · answered by crash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋