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I look at it as the same thing as "mom" vs "Mom". When someone is referring to their own mother, as in "I'm going to tell Mom", then it is capitalized. Vs "I'
by derekp7 8y ago
I look at it as the same thing as "mom" vs "Mom". When someone is referring to their own mother, as in "I'm going to tell Mom", then it is capitalized. Vs "I'm going to tell your mom".
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- kazagistar 8y agoBut if I say "Help me, mom!" I could be referring to her by title, and that title might not even be unique since one could have multiple moms. In that case, the ambiguity makes me feel like the lowercase should be preferred for its broader applicability, unless trying to make some point.
- pmdulaney 8y agoGood analogy.