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writes: I don't really know how to say this without it sounding stupid, but here goes...My mum and I are really close and she takes me and my little sister to town with her quite a lot. I really enjoy these trips but I get really nervous when I pass other teenagers my age, male or female, because I think they might make a snide comment about me and my mum being together. It's really embarressing because I don't want teenagers to look at me and shout things at me down the street because I'm with my mum. What should I do, I really like going into town with my mum, but I'm starting to dread it... Reply to this Question
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reader, Bobbyjo  +, writes (26 April 2006):
 Dont worry, you are not alone on this one. When I was at school it was so uncool to be seen with your mum or dad in public. I hated it. But eventually, you do grow out of it and then you look back and think - what was so embaressing about that? If theyre going to laugh at you its there problem and goes to show how immature they are. Be grateful youve got a good relationship with your mum, some people dont ever have that. And at the end of the day shes your mum - will probably be your best friend your whole life - nobody to be ashamed/embarressed about.But if you really feel like you cant go out with her anymore, maybe you should explain how you feel to her. You have a close relationship and Im certain she will understand. She was also young once and she probably knows exactly how you feel.
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 April 2006): Don't worry, your not the only one who feels like that I've been into town with my mum and seen my friends and other people from high school with their mums (or dads). I used to get embarrassed but eventually I grew out of it. I don't know whether this will help but i hope it does.
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reader, Juliette +, writes (22 April 2006):
 I am pleased I never had this problem with my 3 children, though my sister did. My philosophy I be strong enough to have your own mind and sod what others think. I was so impressed once when my son's friend, then age 14 was playing 'tick' round Woolworths, very naughty except his mum was aged 42!
You only ever have one mum, she will be gone one day. treasure every moment with her.
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reader, Jadzia1127  +, writes (22 April 2006):
 It takes insecurity to taunt someone who has a good thing. It might be a person who has allowed the opinion of others to hide their relationship with their mother. Though most likely it will be someone who wishes they had what you have, and will say hurtful things to try to convince themselves that they don't need it.
BUT that doesn't sound like your problem, it sounds like the situation has not happened and you're afraid of something that might happen. This is the same kind of fear that people have, who won't cross a street because a car might hit them.
Fear is a powerful thing, but don't let it make you a prisoner!
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reader, bridget +, writes (22 April 2006):
 Hey there pet
You shouldnt be embarrassed alot of young girls go out into town with thier mum.. Its the done thing when you get to my age pet, (21) but dont feel embarrassed.
When I go into town I always see young girls out with thier grandmas and brothers and mothers, its the done thing here..
I shouldnt be ashamed if I were you Id be glad you still have your mum alot of young girls nowadays and of all ages, dont have the privelege to take thier mum into town..
Its maybe just that age that you are at, I used to be the same when I was with my nana but I grew out of it..
Look at it this way... Atleast you get on well with your mum, alot of the young girls dont I think its called "Teenage Rebellion"!!
Good Luck
Best Wishes
Jacqueline
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