Did your teenagers remember you on Mother's day?

Guy - posted on 05/13/2013

You are not alone in this! My 19 yr old daughter did the exact same thing to me and it hurt extremely. Your kid is the one person in the world that you would expect not to forget you. I'm still hurt over it

Shawnn - posted on 05/10/2011

My teens were ANGELS! All weekend! Actually, I was considering having hubby check them for fever! Every chore was attended to before I asked, and if I did ask them to do something, it was respectfully responded to and promptly done. Even the nasty chores like dog poop were taken care of without any argument.

Granted, I'd told them a couple of days before that I really, truly didn't need anything physical. That I would truly be happy with having the polite, helpful young men that they seemed to leave behind when they became teens.

This year they LISTENED! :):):) You don't know how ecstatic I was! The best mom's day ever in my book :)

Jasmine - posted on 05/09/2011

Maybe they're angry with you about something?!?!

Leisha - posted on 05/08/2011

My 13 year old son lives with his dad in another state, although we visit once every couple of months and have a good relationship or so I thought. No call, nothing for mothers day this year. At least the 2 boys who live with me did all kinds of things for me and made the day special but still.

Christine - posted on 05/20/2009

my boys are 30 & 31 I have to remind them its mother's day, they can be very selfish, I wonder if I will ever be apperciated.

Tuesday - posted on 05/20/2009

Yes, he did! My 14 yr old son, saved his $ & presented me w/ purple roses, a musical card "You Make Me Want to Shout", & a value meal from Mickey D's!

It brought tears to my eyes........which made me overlook his occasionally messy room...lol I was very touched & impressed by his thoughtfulness!!

Lora - posted on 05/17/2009

I am really glad they finally came around and remembered. My Mothers day was pretty sad also. I do believe when children get out of the teen years they come back to reality and realize that there is someone else in the world besides themselves! I also feel that a lot of the reposiblity is the father's to make it exciting to the kids to make a special day for Mom. It's all in the training.

Betty - posted on 05/17/2009

teens and grown up kids can be very sweet at times when you are not expecting it.

Kelly - posted on 05/16/2009

Im glad they came through for you!! This year was a really good one for me.. my 19 year old daughter got me roses and my 13 year old son, a bath set that smelled so good, my 20 year old called me and wished me a happy mothers day she lives in texas and my husband and 17 year old son got me a cake..gotta luv em!!

Melinda - posted on 05/16/2009

My 14 year old son, took me out to dinner, and when we got to the restaurant, he said to me. Mom you don't have to pay because I have the money. Thank God, because I didn't have any, lol. He also paid for the tip and he appeared to be very proud. It was pretty cool, because I think the last time we ate alone at a restaurant together was valentines day when he was 10.

Betty - posted on 05/16/2009

my youngest daughter who is 16 said happy mothers day and gave me this gift that she bought when she was on a school trip. So I celebrated with her. My other daughter moved out two weeks ago to a city 2 hours from me, so she sent me a message to say happy mothers day. it was the first year I did not celebrate mothers day with her, but the way I look at it, next year is another year and I am sure I will be with her

Julie - posted on 05/16/2009

My Grandmother is very wise. She told me years ago that I should expect the kids to give me gifts. It is important for them more than for me. It is true.



Also, we have a great tradition. Breakfast in bed. We do it for birthdays, anniversaries, and fathers/mothers days. It involves the whole family. It is simple, inexpensive and gives a great start to a special day.

Fiona - posted on 05/15/2009

Yes they did and spoiled my rotten. My daugter cooked dinner and my son did the dishes.

Crystal - posted on 05/14/2009

My 13 year old did she wish me a happy mothers day. even if it was not a good one this year my dad had passed on the 8 so it was not a good one. but my family try to make it a special one for me. it maed me for thankful to have my family.

Becca - posted on 05/14/2009

They do appreciate you but they don't get the idea yet that they should express it. Give them a bit of time and I'm sure you'll be amazed!

Maria - posted on 05/14/2009

Even though I wasn't expecting it from my sons, knowing that they're in that teen stage, I was hoping they would without being encouraged to say those three little words on that one special day, you know?!? My 16 yo was ok with saying "Happy Mother's Day" but my 17 yo apparently was embarrassed for some reason! But, their dad, bless him, wouldn't let them get away without telling me. I still got a card from both of them, though. And flowers/card from my husband.

Cindy - posted on 05/14/2009

I had a very nice mother's day. I told my kids I did not want a thing not even a card. So when I woke up on Mother;s day they both gave me a big kiss and hug and wished me a Happy Mother;s day. That was the best thing in the world. My daughter is 16 and my son is 14. I think the trick for me was to keep my expectations low. It was a great day.

Cindy McOsker

Jessica - posted on 05/14/2009

My 14 and 16 year old said "Happy Mother's Day", after their father gave me flowers and a card. I wasn't really hurt by it because I kind of expected that they wouldn't do anything. After all mom is the big, bad, mean person in their lives right now (because I hold them accountable and give them discipline) two things that teenagers hate! I can tell you from personal experience that my oldest daughter is 23 and she started to appreciate me last year (more than she has since she was 12). It will come. Eventually your boys will cherish you again like they did when they were little. I don't agree with Lori who says she would have picked up something and hit them. Nobody wants to force someone to think of them or to recognize them. If it doesn't come from the heart what good is it. Anyway as I read in your later post they did do something just not on the right time schedule (that's a guy for you). Anyway teenagers are selfish creatures by nature. Just continue to be mom and guide them as best as you can. Later they will come back to you when they mature and say, "Mom, you know everything you told me when I was younger, you were right and I'm sorry for giving you such a hard time"

Beth - posted on 05/13/2009

I told my boys (15,16,17) that they needed to be at church & Sunday School and they made it there. No gifts, but we are all really broke. They made cards for all the Moms from our church in the last two weeks at their Sunday school class. We had a cookout for my Mother-in-law and everyone attended. I don't expect a whole lot from them because my mother-in-law had four boys and said they never got good at mothers day stuff until they had mature relationships with women their own age.
Unfortunately most girls are better at mothers day and any gift giving. It's a fact I've learned to live with. I think it's because most girls like receiving gifts and are more sensitive if they don't receive one. My boys really don't get upset at all if someone forgets their birthdays or any other gift giving occasions.

Angie - posted on 05/11/2009

My 16 year old son bought me my favorite candle scent and my favorite candy bar. My daughter made me bubble bath - she always makes it on special occasions. My youngest made me something in school. My children are pretty good about remembering things - so far!

Patti - posted on 05/11/2009

I have been through mother's day many times with very little acknowledgement. It does hurt. I just recently kicked my 18 year old son out - so I definitely did not hear from him. Fortunately, my daughter went out of her way to remember me this year. I hope your next mother's day is better!!!

Kim - posted on 05/11/2009

Well here is an update lol they didn't get home in time on mother's day so they gave me a card today and some lotion, hand cream and body spray from bath and body works.. I got a hug from each of them and an apology so i guess they are off the hook lol i told them i would have been happy with them just wishing me a happy mother's day they said they were not going to tell me til they could give me my stuff lol Guy's you gotta love them!

Michelle - posted on 05/11/2009

First time in years - that both kids remembered and did appear interested and caring. Mine are much older now - 17 and 21.

I got used to taking myself out for lunch and buying myself a little something.

Time to start a new tradition- maybe ?



Man it does hurt thought Tell them in a nice way that they some practice !

Any day can be great if they show a little love and respect. Finally getting that from the younger one . 2007 and 2008 was terrible.

Smile and Stay Strong !

Lori - posted on 05/11/2009

You know what? If they were my sons, I would have picked up something and hit them with it!! SERIOUSLY!!! (Not to hurt them - just a whack to say, "What the heck were you thinking to NOT be thinking of me?!?!?!?"



My girls (15, 18) each made me something special and personal. Went to the lake with one daughter and her friends for the day, and spent the rest of the evening with her and my other daughter and dear husband as well as the rest of my family (MY mother, sisters, nieces, nephew, etc.). It was lovely.



IMO, you need to demand another Mother's Day!!!