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[quote=Anonymous]My nephew told his mom that he calls his step mom “mama Liz” and her parents “grandpa joe and grandma Jane”. Apparently (according to him) she told him he’s not allowed to use those names anymore because they aren’t “real family”. I get her perspective and the sensitivities about being “replaced” but don’t think it’s possible to replace a mother. My new SIL’s parents don’t have other children / grandchildren so it’s sad for them that their “bonus grandson” is being told they’re not family. Would you feel better (as others have suggested) if there were a term similar to - but not the same as - “mom” that would respect your special place but also allow your child to form those loving bonds with the bonus family members?[/quote]
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