A lot of us go through this: we spend our youth rebelling against our folks, swearing to ourselves we will never behave like those stubborn old fools, but then a couple of decades pass, we start packing our socks in our shoes and a sudden thought strikes our mind, "Damn, I'm turning into my parents." Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's just a funny realization of how things sometimes go full circle. So in honor of Mother's Day, we at Bored Panda decided to collect the best "I'm becoming my mom" moments we could find on the internet. Enjoy!
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Yeah! Rock the being your mom thing! It will happen to everyone eventually!
my solution was to buy about 10 pairs and scatter them around the house.
When we asked Talya Stone, a former public relations specialist turned blogger and the woman behind online journals Motherhood: The Real Deal and 40 Now What, what factors have shaped her as a mom, she said it was a combination of two.
"The desire to not be like my parents and also probably my own personality which can be a bit loud and silly," Stone told Bored Panda. "A sense of humor goes a long way in parenting that is for sure!"
"Everything I do in parenting is basically geared toward not being like my own Jewish mother," Stone added while laughing. "You can just imagine the struggle is real and very apparent in my constant need to feed everyone that walks through our door and incessantly offer up food to my own daughter."
Interestingly, similar situations to the one Talya Stone described are more common than you might think. Researchers have identified the top 20 signs that indicate you are turning into your parents, including dozing off on the sofa, repeating the same jokes, and saving old boxes and bags just in case you might need them.
An amusing poll of 2,000 adults found roughly half believe they are morphing into their own mom or dad, which, on average, happens to them at 32-and-a-half years of age.
Other popular signs people have noticed are dressing for comfort instead of style, and relying on their kids for tech support.
While almost one in four respondents were met with the dawning realization that during arguments in their own younger years, their parents were actually right all along.
Both my mum and my grandma do this with their kids lmao! My grandma as 10 kids and my mum has 6. It’s a whole cycle of ryl-, bec-, Tom-, kat- until they scream out the original name they were looking for
"We learn how to be parents from our own parents – who else?" Louise Care of research agency OnePoll, which carried out the study, said.
"So, it's no surprise to find many adults consider themselves mini-versions of their own moms and dads, at some point down the line."
I use to do that when a kid. My dad actually got so mad he told me not to order spaghetti the next time we went out. So, the next time I ordered a steak dinner. It was very expensive. He told me to go ahead and order spaghetti if I wanted from then on.
Yep. Eat what you really want to eat...
Load More Replies...I’ve sworn to never, ever say that to anyone, no matter whether they’re a child or not. My mum used to not let me order things in restaurants that “you can have at home” (a lot of the time it was spaghetti, which was my favourite food.) Why on earth wouldn’t you order something that you like?!
Yes, but it's a valid question. When you eat out you should experience something you don't get at home.
That's my logic. I'm a good cook, so I'll rather have something I can't be bothered to make myself.
Load More Replies...because it's from a restaurant, making it much more luxurious. Besides, let me eat what I want. So what if I want to eat mac n cheese again from IHPOP? At least I'm eating.
Well the point is someone else making it for you. And hell with all this ridiculous inflation going on in the US it’s the first time I can remember it actually being cheaper to go out.
My husband gets a $250/month allowance from the owners of the restaurant he works at. Technically, it's so he can get a couple of drinks after work (the place is also a brewery), but since both of us are in recovery, he has permission to use it for our family to eat there for free a couple of times a month. It's amazing how much that helps save on the grocery bill for a family of 4!
Load More Replies...*6 months later* “omg look what I found in a bag that was in a box that was hidden by a sheet that was inside the cupboard under the sink!”
Care thinks it's interesting that many of the signs that you're becoming like your folks are often very personal things that most parents seem to do.
For example, the study found that just under a quarter (23 percent) of adults find themselves using the same phrases as their moms and dads, including the classic 'You're not going out dressed like that!'
I'm fairly sure that after a certain sh age, you develop a super power called "The Mom Touch"
Women are slightly more likely to report transforming into their parents than men – 50 percent compared to 47 percent.
And 84 percent believe it was only after having kids of their own that they realized their behavior had started to transform this way.
I prefer brick and mortar shopping. I'd far rather lay my money down and walk out the door with the item in hand than order online and have to wait several days to get it.
Of those who believe they are going down this path, nearly two-thirds (63 percent) don't mind it.
With that being said, 42 percent have actively tried not to become their parent at some point in their lives, even if it's eventually inevitable for 79 percent of us.
I can relate, all the health issues my mum has had, I experience the exact same things
I have a emergency kit in my purse when me and my (teenage!) friends go out lol. A quick snack, water bottle, pads/tampons, bandaids and I always have a jacket around my waist just in case.
And one more thing. Searching for your reading glasses when they're on your head.
Around 40% of those surveyed believe that starting to turn into their parent made them close, and a cheeky 84 percent of those in relationships teased their partner by claiming they are becoming just like their mom or dad.
Of the respondents with children, two-thirds have been mocked and had their mannerisms imitated by their little ones.
I deliberately mess up the kids' toy names. "minecrap" or "mein kampf", and "transformers robots in the skies", etc.
Louise Care added that the circle of life goes on, and attributes and mannerisms are passed down through generations. "Something funny your mom or dad did – that you find yourself doing today – may have been joked about by family members hundreds of years ago."
"It's strange to think about, but may explain why so many want to pass down positive attributes to their kids."
I was buying a new pair of walking boots, the salesperson said they were guaranteed for 25 years, I did a quick calculation and shrieked, I'll never get the wear out of them! Apparently I have skipped mother and turned straight into my grandmother
What boots are those? I wear through shoes in under a year, I need some 25 year boots
Load More Replies...Some things you bring with you. My mom used to write notes to herself, it was a mix of how she felt, a shopping list with some monthly budgeting, some lines from a song, what was on her mind, work stuff, books she wanted to read etc. I thought it was pretty weird but now I know it's therapeutic to create a mindmap of your life at the moment so I do that too. I found a lot of those notes when I cleaned out her house after she died and it was really interesting. She also used to lie down in silence sometimes, for a few minutes and say "I need to rest my mind for a moment". I do that too when I feel overwhelmed and it actually helps. She also used to bike everywhere, even when we had a car. I love my bike and it's my piece of freedom in life.
Ooh, I love this idea! It's a good way to be able to remember the good little moments I might forget to journal about or to help manage the anxious thoughts of the anxiety disorder.
Load More Replies...It's cute for people who had wholesome parents, for me, it'd be a nightmare. My parents were abusive and I try my best to not be like them as much as I can. I'd be shocked if this happened to me
To become my mom/her mom is okay. it's great in its way. If I'd turned into my dad, I'd have committed suicide.
Load More Replies...When we were kids, we got so embarassed by mom talking to strangers in the shops, (a no no in Finland). When I hit 40, started doing the same thing as did my sisters.
I know SO stands for Significant Other but in my head I kept reading it as System Operator and ngl it makes these posts kinda funnier
I can't help but share the exact moment I realized that I'm definitely my mother's daughter. It was the day before NYE 2003, I was out with friends in San Francisco shopping for a dress. Had a dress, still on the hanger, draped over my neck to decide if it was worth actually trying on and I'm doing a little dance while singing along to the music playing in the store. I literally froze when I saw myself in the mirror and realized what I was doing. I immediately called my mom. She was (still is) very silly and she mortified me by doing that kind of stuff while I was growing up. The fact that the memory of that day still makes us both laugh nearly 20 years later is pure gold.
My mom and I have a lot of the same quirks. We both like to match our clothes, we always say that people don't look like a whatever their name is. We also are both very indecisive and love the cold weather. A few years ago, when I first started dealing with my mental health issues, my mom started to feel bad because she thought that she had messed me up by giving me her anxiety and that I was going to struggle because of that fact. I told her that she had nothing to feel bad about because despite me having anxiety like her, I also had some of the best traits from her like being very kind and understanding.
My mom is the nicest person I know, kind, helpful, caring...and damn pretty smart. Every time I hear her words coming out of my mouth I smile and thank her 😁
My mother looked just like her mother when they were 30ish. A friend took my pic at about that age. I looked *so* much like my mother, I threw the photo out. Other than that, I love being my mother, except the housekeeping skills didn't carry over.
Not so much turning into my mom as realizing that I'm truly an adult now: I got soooo excited when I got to my new refrigerator and vacuum a couple of years ago. Nothing like new large appliances 😂
I do a lot of these things, but I've always done them ever since I was a kid, so I don't really see it as me turning into my mom, I just see it as me being me. On the other hand, I have noticed that I'm starting to say certain words and phrases exactly like my dad's mom, so apparently I'm actually turning into her. Thank god.
My Mum was a singer for many years and would think nothing of belting out a tune at the grocery store. Preteen and teenage me were mortified! It didn't even have to be on the radio or the background Muzak, just whatever was in her head. Madness. I'm almost 58 (May 29th, mark your calendars!) and now find myself doing the same thing. Luckily, my adult son's autistic and usually just joins in, lol!
There are many insurance where I realize that I'm turning into my mom and my favorite is this one: I was at the grocery store with my dad a few years back. I told him and I quote, "Don't go wandering of. I don't want to have to look for you."
Should not have read this list. Now I miss my mom. I never knew her, she died when I was 6 months old. I think I look like her. When it comes to mannerisms, all I can relate to is some stuff I have in common with my (also deceased now) grandmother. I have 3 living blood relatives. When a doctor askes me if something runs in the family I just cannot tell.
I am so sorry for you only having your mom for a little while. Take care!
Load More Replies...Been more conscious of the price of items lately. Like letting my fiance know that he should get such and such since it's on sale, looking at flyers and such. Use to do it to convince my parents to get me something i wanted. Now i just wanna save money........ Not sure if this is like my mom,she's never said to the effect but while i like going out and shopping, i always end up exhausted afterward to the point i nap like for hours.
lol i love this. guess i was always my mom in some ways. She had a vampire pahse when she was a kid. and loved to dress as a cute cat. My mom is so cool :D i just wish i could be like her in keeping calm in stressfully situations. To me she's pretty much my Marmie from Little woman!
I was buying a new pair of walking boots, the salesperson said they were guaranteed for 25 years, I did a quick calculation and shrieked, I'll never get the wear out of them! Apparently I have skipped mother and turned straight into my grandmother
What boots are those? I wear through shoes in under a year, I need some 25 year boots
Load More Replies...Some things you bring with you. My mom used to write notes to herself, it was a mix of how she felt, a shopping list with some monthly budgeting, some lines from a song, what was on her mind, work stuff, books she wanted to read etc. I thought it was pretty weird but now I know it's therapeutic to create a mindmap of your life at the moment so I do that too. I found a lot of those notes when I cleaned out her house after she died and it was really interesting. She also used to lie down in silence sometimes, for a few minutes and say "I need to rest my mind for a moment". I do that too when I feel overwhelmed and it actually helps. She also used to bike everywhere, even when we had a car. I love my bike and it's my piece of freedom in life.
Ooh, I love this idea! It's a good way to be able to remember the good little moments I might forget to journal about or to help manage the anxious thoughts of the anxiety disorder.
Load More Replies...It's cute for people who had wholesome parents, for me, it'd be a nightmare. My parents were abusive and I try my best to not be like them as much as I can. I'd be shocked if this happened to me
To become my mom/her mom is okay. it's great in its way. If I'd turned into my dad, I'd have committed suicide.
Load More Replies...When we were kids, we got so embarassed by mom talking to strangers in the shops, (a no no in Finland). When I hit 40, started doing the same thing as did my sisters.
I know SO stands for Significant Other but in my head I kept reading it as System Operator and ngl it makes these posts kinda funnier
I can't help but share the exact moment I realized that I'm definitely my mother's daughter. It was the day before NYE 2003, I was out with friends in San Francisco shopping for a dress. Had a dress, still on the hanger, draped over my neck to decide if it was worth actually trying on and I'm doing a little dance while singing along to the music playing in the store. I literally froze when I saw myself in the mirror and realized what I was doing. I immediately called my mom. She was (still is) very silly and she mortified me by doing that kind of stuff while I was growing up. The fact that the memory of that day still makes us both laugh nearly 20 years later is pure gold.
My mom and I have a lot of the same quirks. We both like to match our clothes, we always say that people don't look like a whatever their name is. We also are both very indecisive and love the cold weather. A few years ago, when I first started dealing with my mental health issues, my mom started to feel bad because she thought that she had messed me up by giving me her anxiety and that I was going to struggle because of that fact. I told her that she had nothing to feel bad about because despite me having anxiety like her, I also had some of the best traits from her like being very kind and understanding.
My mom is the nicest person I know, kind, helpful, caring...and damn pretty smart. Every time I hear her words coming out of my mouth I smile and thank her 😁
My mother looked just like her mother when they were 30ish. A friend took my pic at about that age. I looked *so* much like my mother, I threw the photo out. Other than that, I love being my mother, except the housekeeping skills didn't carry over.
Not so much turning into my mom as realizing that I'm truly an adult now: I got soooo excited when I got to my new refrigerator and vacuum a couple of years ago. Nothing like new large appliances 😂
I do a lot of these things, but I've always done them ever since I was a kid, so I don't really see it as me turning into my mom, I just see it as me being me. On the other hand, I have noticed that I'm starting to say certain words and phrases exactly like my dad's mom, so apparently I'm actually turning into her. Thank god.
My Mum was a singer for many years and would think nothing of belting out a tune at the grocery store. Preteen and teenage me were mortified! It didn't even have to be on the radio or the background Muzak, just whatever was in her head. Madness. I'm almost 58 (May 29th, mark your calendars!) and now find myself doing the same thing. Luckily, my adult son's autistic and usually just joins in, lol!
There are many insurance where I realize that I'm turning into my mom and my favorite is this one: I was at the grocery store with my dad a few years back. I told him and I quote, "Don't go wandering of. I don't want to have to look for you."
Should not have read this list. Now I miss my mom. I never knew her, she died when I was 6 months old. I think I look like her. When it comes to mannerisms, all I can relate to is some stuff I have in common with my (also deceased now) grandmother. I have 3 living blood relatives. When a doctor askes me if something runs in the family I just cannot tell.
I am so sorry for you only having your mom for a little while. Take care!
Load More Replies...Been more conscious of the price of items lately. Like letting my fiance know that he should get such and such since it's on sale, looking at flyers and such. Use to do it to convince my parents to get me something i wanted. Now i just wanna save money........ Not sure if this is like my mom,she's never said to the effect but while i like going out and shopping, i always end up exhausted afterward to the point i nap like for hours.
lol i love this. guess i was always my mom in some ways. She had a vampire pahse when she was a kid. and loved to dress as a cute cat. My mom is so cool :D i just wish i could be like her in keeping calm in stressfully situations. To me she's pretty much my Marmie from Little woman!