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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s weird too. Do these people also say “Husband got a promotion”  Or “Daughter hit a home run in softball last night!”  I’m guessing not. 
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Mom is not just a relationship, it's the name they use when they speak to her.  Their mom is their mom, and they also call her mom.  My husband is my husband but I call him by his name, not "Husband."  My daughter is my daughter but I call her Larla not daughter, etc.  Mom, dad, and whatever you call your grandparents are really the only "relationship terms" that serve as name substitutes.

I don't do this, but I think it's strange that so many people are having a strong reaction to hearing it.  Do you feel like you're being put in the place of seeing the speaker's mom as your mom before you process the implied "my", and it makes you uncomfortable?  I just don't get what is upsetting about it.  The point gets across.[/quote]

Best post on this thread.[/quote]

Agreed.  Who gets worked up about something like this.  Now if they called them "Mommy" or "Daddy" I might internally raise an eyebrow, but get annoyed?  Why?[/quote]

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