Is It Wrong To Refuse Being Called ‘Mama’ and Demand Respect?

When you become a parent, your identity often gets boiled down to just ‘mommy’ or ‘mama’. But one mom of two kids is fed up with being referred to as just ‘mama’ and is standing her ground against her in-laws.

After years of asking her in-laws to call her by her name instead of a nickname, she finally snapped and confronted them during the holidays. Is it OK to stand up for her identity or is she in the wrong for losing her temper?

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Feeling frustrated and misunderstood, this mom wants to be respected as an individual and not just a “mama.”

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Moms often get the short end of the stick when it comes to recognition and respect.

The pressure to match ‘cutesy’ outfits with toddlers and be called ‘Mama’⁠—is it wrong to demand respect?

SIL looked confused when Carmen asked to be respected and not called ‘Mama’

Learning the power of respect and boundaries over the holidays ‍♀️

Is it wrong to stand up for yourself and demand respect?

A SIL tries to guilt trip an individual over being called ‘Mama’ but she still demands respect instead

Demanding respect for both parents and not just being seen as “Mama”

Grandma apologizes for not considering their daughter’s feelings, says she was just excited to be a grandmother

SILs shamed OP for having an emotional response to the situation

Is saying ‘Mama’ a sign of respect or an outdated tradition?

A young woman demands respect instead of being called ‘Mama’

Demanding respect and an apology for feeling dehumanized

Is a refusal to be called ‘Mama’ reasonable or disrespectful?

A mother’s reflection on being reduced to “Mama” and demanding respect

For many mothers, the journey to motherhood can be a difficult one. While there is nothing wrong with being a mom and nothing to be ashamed of, many mothers feel like their identity is reduced to “Mama” and that they are no longer seen as an individual.

This sentiment was echoed by the original poster who complained that everyone sees her as just a “Mommy” and that even her husband doesn’t face the same type of discrimination. Even something as innocent as gifts can be seen as dehumanizing, as people often give mothers gifts like cutesy matching outfits.

This woman’s comments led to a heated debate with her in-laws, which ultimately ended in a stalemate. Can you relate to the original poster’s feelings?

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