Let’s Not: Why the “Mother-Son Romantic Moment” Should Be Sent Away Forever
We need to have a serious discussion. Not a casual “let’s enjoy some snacks together” talk, but more of a “we need to intervene” conversation. Lately, there’s been a certain type of social media post making waves, like a troublesome sourdough starter: the Mother-Son Romantic Moment.
Mother and son having a romantic time together pic.twitter.com/sSjFhVLO2Q
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You’ve probably seen these videos. They show a mom and her teenage son going on a “special date,” filled with slow walks, flowers, and phrases like, “Showing him how a lady should be treated. ” I fully support teaching kids to be polite. I want my son to understand that holding a door open is kind and that eating with an open mouth is very rude. But somewhere between “Use your manners” and “Here’s a romantic dinner for two as we deeply stare into each other’s eyes to a slowed-down Taylor Swift song,” we’ve gone off track.
The “Date” That No One Agreed To
The idea is always the same: Mom dresses up in her “I’m not just any mom, I’m a fun mom” nice dress. Her son, looking like he’d prefer to be anywhere else—maybe cleaning a public restroom or doing homework—ends up in a clip-on tie.
They head to a restaurant. He helps her with her chair. He pays with her card (a classic move). The caption claims she’s “raising the standard. “
The truth? She’s not raising the standard; she’s preparing him for a lifetime of confusing therapy sessions. If the standard for his future girlfriend is “must be like my mom,” we are not raising a gentleman; we’re creating a character in a scary story.
The Uncomfortable Vibe
These videos have a strange tension that makes no sense. It’s the Reverse-Oedipus Energy. When a guy takes his mom out to eat because he cares about her and wants to show his appreciation for, you know, giving him life—that’s sweet. That’s “Good Son” behavior. But when the camera is set up just right to catch their “connection” while they share a strand of spaghetti? We’ve crossed a line.
If your dinner date involves fancy lighting and several takes of him “surprising” you with flowers, it’s not a lesson in good manners. It’s a scenario that feels forced and awkward, even if it looks nice.
A Better Way to Teach Respect
If we truly want to teach our sons how to treat women well, here are some practical “Basic Human” approaches:
- The “Don’t Leave Your Dirty Socks on the Couch” Lesson: This is much more meaningful to a future partner than a dozen flowers.
- The “Listening Well” Skill: Teach him to ask a question and actually listen for the answer without checking his phone.
- The “Understanding Household Tasks” Course: A guy who can do laundry without damaging his clothes is a great find. No fancy dinner needed.
