PARENTS would you be upset if your child called a their friends parent mom?

Question

i am 15 and i want to know the answer to this because i have a friends mom who is like a second mother to me and i call her mom

Answer 1

My daughter's best friend calls me mom when she is around me, I don't take offense and neither does her mother but her mother also thinks it shows she trusts me like her own. Every mother is different talk to your mother first explain your reasons and I'd bet she gladly says its fine. It will remove any doubt she might have that you prefer someone else and demostarte you trust this woman like you do your own mother. It might even make her day.

Answer 2

When I was growing up, I had friends who were over at my house all the time, and they called my mom, "Mom Lloyd" (her last name at the time). All my friends did, and I think it was more like a sign of respect. They respected that she didn't let them get away with anything, but that she was fair in her discipline and let all my friends have a place to hang out. Now, as a mom, I understand why she did this... she knew that if she allowed all the kids to hang out at her house, she would know where I was, that I was safe, and that my friends were safe. The other kids' parents always knew where they were, and my mom was always there with us. It was actually a brilliant plan. It kept me and my little brother safe, and she got to really know the kids I was hanging out with. I plan to do the same when my kids get to be teenagers. It gave those kids an adult that they trusted to be able to talk to about things they maybe couldn't say to their own parents. I say that if you have found another adult that can help in this way, make up your own special name for her to show your appreciation and respect. (After all, you only have one MOM) To this day, I will see some old friends and they ask about "Mom Lloyd" (16 years later).

Answer 3

My sister has friends that call my parents Mom and Dad. I do too. But one friend in particular didn't have the best Mom growing up, so he loved coming over our house. He put my parents name down as emergency contacts while in high school. He comes by and visits with them (even when my sister is not there) He's like a brother. I would not be offended because I know how the "adopted parents" feel.

Answer 4

I did this before,my best friends mom was like a second mom to me,and I called her mom,but I made sure that my real mother new she was the most important. Just as long as you now that your real mom is not upset or missing out on your life it shouldn't be a problem, I wouldn't rub it in your moms face that you call someone else mom, that's just disrespectfully

Answer 5

it would hurt me if my kids called somone else mom. i had friends who done that when i was in school as well. i wasnt close to my mom at all, in fact she never wanted me around. my grandma raised me and to this day i think of her more as a mom but know shes my grandma. ur mom is the person who brings u into the world, same as a dad. however, anyone can bring a baby into the world. its actually being a parent and caring for the child that counts.

Answer 6

I'm expecting my first child in Oct. and yes i would be mad if i heard her calling anyone else mother but me. I'm the one who has to go through pregnancy, labor and childbirth and much more. but some people feel differently. if you really want to call your friends mom,mom then ask your real mother if she would be upset about it first.

Answer 7

Absolutely not! My children's friends always called me Mom and I was thrilled that they trusted me enough to do so. My kids called a few of the other Mothers Mom and it was fine with me. I know they love me and am confident enough to handle it.
Let your Mom know you love her dearly and if it seems to bother her, come up with a compromise.

Answer 8

I guess I never thought about it that way. My kids' friends do call me "Mom" or "Mama Smith" and I always felt flattered, but it might sting a bit if my sons called someone else mom.

Answer 9

it really depends I guess your asking this as you don't want to upset your mom. My friends and my brothers friends would call my mum mum or aunty such and such or Mrs what ever. talk to your mom about this to see how she would feel maybe just call her aunty. I know I would not especially if I knew and liked the friends mother as well.

Answer 10

I would be jealous and hurt. In my culture, out of respect, the kids would call other women that are close to the mom, "auntie". I think its cute and creates a close bond.