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10 Things My Mom Did That Made Me Cringe (And Now I Find Myself Doing Them Too)

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What my younger self never anticipated was how quickly I’d transform into my mother once I had kids of my own. The moment my daughter was born, I began to echo her words and actions. And honestly? I can’t glance in the mirror without a jolt of recognition—thanks for the smile lines, Mom! Now that I’m the proud parent of two teens, I realize I embarrass them daily, just like she did to me. I can only imagine how much she’d enjoy this list.

  1. She Struggled with Technology. I can’t even find my phone sometimes.
    No matter how many times we showed her, my mom could never grasp the VCR. We’d roll our eyes as she asked for help with taping her favorite shows. Fast forward to today: I’m the one begging my daughter to help me with my iCloud account. I know she’s cringing every time I ask her to “tape” something on the DVR. Seriously, I just want to watch my shows!
  2. She Shared Embarrassing Stories. I use social media to brag about my kids.
    There was nothing worse than a neighbor pinching my cheeks and saying, “Your mom told me about your first crush!” Now, my kids yell, “Please don’t post that on Facebook!” whenever they do something silly. Oh, the irony!
  3. She Made Me Eat Foods I Loathed. My least favorite meal was frozen fish sticks.
    At dinner, when my mom gleefully announced that “fish from the yellow fisherman” was on the menu, I would cringe. I promised myself I’d never subject my kids to such torture. Yet, when my son cried over lima beans the other night, I realized I’ve broken that vow.
  4. She Went Full Hulk Mode on Cleaning. I can’t even get my kids to tidy up!
    We knew our lazy summer afternoons were ending when the vacuum roared to life. My mom would clean like a whirlwind, and we’d scramble to avoid her wrath. Now, my kids witness my own cleaning frenzy at least twice a week. The Hulk is alive and well in me too.
  5. She Made Awkward Small Talk with My Dates. I thought I’d never do that.
    Teen dating was tough enough without my mom driving us and chatting away. I swore I’d never do that to my son, but recently he asked me to sit at another table while he took a girl out for ice cream. Sorry, kid—if you want my company, you’re paying for dessert!
  6. She Had Over-the-Top Goodbyes. I now shout silly send-offs too!
    When my mom dropped me off at school, she’d sing ridiculous goodbyes. I’d scurry away, mortified. And now? I gleefully yell, “Tuck and roll!” as my middle-schooler hops out of the car. I guess some habits are hard to break.
  7. She Took Ages to Find Things. I can relate!
    Whether it was digging through her giant purse for coupons or searching for her keys, my mom always took forever. I used to think she was just being slow. Now, as I wander around my house muttering, “Where’s my…?” I realize I’ve inherited this lovely trait.
  8. She Sounded Silly When Angry. I can’t help but laugh too.
    When my mom was furious, her words became a jumble of gibberish. I’d laugh, but now when I shout, “Don’t look at me in that tone of voice!” I catch my son trying to suppress a giggle—probably a wise choice, given my fierce glare.
  9. She Hoarded the Good Candy. I can’t resist either!
    One day, I found a stash of chocolate hidden away, and when I asked about it, my mom snapped at me to mind my own business. Now, I act like a wild person when my kids get near my secret candy supply. Sorry, kids, those Dove chocolates are mine!
  10. She Warned Me I’d Understand Someday. And now, I finally do.
    Every time my mom exclaimed, “One day when you have kids, you’ll get it!” I rolled my eyes. Now, as I navigate the demands of parenthood, I fully comprehend the challenges she faced. So, Mom? That day has arrived, and I truly appreciate all you did for us.

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In summary, becoming a parent often leads us to unwittingly replicate our own parents’ quirks and habits. As I embrace the cringe-worthy traits I once found embarrassing, I realize that parenting is a wild ride filled with love, laughter, and a few guilty pleasures.

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