Moms: I am trying to understand something with my mom and need your input. My intention is NOT to offend

Question

anyone, but to understand. My mom takes care of my ten year old neice and six year old nephew. I used to call to talk to her and when they would start talking to her she would tell them she was on the phone to teach them not to interrupt unless it was important. Now, when I call, I'll be talking and she'll be listening to my neice talk ask questions, say uh huh to me and then answer her question. I know the world doesn't revolve around me and my mom is very sensitive so I don't know what to say or if she's doing right. I'm not a mom so I don't know the answer. Thanks

Answer 1

Ok I think the younger generation that your Mom is raising is requiring a lot of her time and attention. However I do know how to get your Mom's attention. When you are talkin and you feel she is not paying much attention to you all you have to do is say, Helllllllooooooooooooooooo Moooooooooooooom goshhhhh boy boy boy we were talking mm mm mm , I am sooooooooooo neglected. Say it in a joking drawn out way. She will get the idea and start paying you more attention and if that does not work you again in a joking manor say "Well I am just gonna get off the phone shoots, I thought you were talking to me". You must understand that children that age need alot of attention just be cool suga, and don't read too much into your Mom's behavior. you make sure give her respect and do it in a joking youthful manor she will understand where  you are coming from, don't give too much drama trust me.

Bless

Answer 2

Understand that children need attention. Tell her you'll call back when she's by herself or just call when the kids are at school or have her call you when they are in bed.

Answer 3

I would say, Mom.. I'll call you back later or you can call me when you're not so busy. Say it politely. Or.. call when the kids aren't there. ;-))

Answer 4

HI ,

Its a very sensitive situation a person face in life.

Anyways In my opinion u should visit to your mom and tell her that u also need her . U want positive response from her also.

Try to elaborate your point positively to your mom.

Dont offend and be calm and make gud points .

Dont make a Phone call  just go there and talk to her .

Try to choose time when no one there so u can talk freely .

If u dont go to her how can she know that wt the probelm u ar facing .

After all even mom dont feed the child till she cry.

Hope u will get some solution ........all the best

Answer 5

hmm. i think you should just take it up with your mom

Answer 6

When your mom starts doing that say:  "I want to talk to you but sounds like it's not a good time.  Why don't you call me when we can have some uninterrupted time?"  See if she gets it.  If not you just have to be honest and tell her that you miss the old days when you could just talk and get close to one another without the children interrupting.