Lol I’ve had both ends of this. I had my first child at 16, my fourth child at 20
Spent 20 years being told I didn’t look old enough to have four kids.
Then my fifth came along and some cow called me his grandma!
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Dress like an adult for teacher mtgs, and introduce yourself as his mom from the start.
My mother had me at 16 and she’s very pretty. She was often mistaken for an older sister when she came to pick my sister and I up from school or when we went to the movies or shopping. It always made my sister mad for some reason but I could see my mother enjoyed it and it never bothered me. I had my kids late to balance it out lol.
When hes in his late teens and all his mates think you’re a ‘milf’ it wont be that bad 
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Yes ma’am I still deal with it to this day. I was a young mother. By the age of 16 I had already had my 3rd child. Fast-forward to now the 3 orders are in their 20s. You get use to it. I think the best part is seeing the person’s face when you say. Sorry that is my child 
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I had my daughter at the Same age, but my daughter says she doesn’t mind it bcuz that means she will get to have me around longer since I had her so young. & all her other friends have older parents 
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I had my oldest at 19. When he was in 8th grade I had to go to his school for a meeting and a teacher stopped me and asked me for a hall pass . It bothered him more when he was younger, now he loves it. It may just take time and some maturity on his part.
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My son is 14 yrs old & 6’ 2. I’m 32 yrs old & 5’1 
he hates going in stores with me. Everyone either thinks I’m his sister or gf:sweat_smile: we leave in a small town, so his friends & teachers know I’m his mom. It used to make him mad. Now he just laughs about it
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I had that issue at local fairs. Not letting my daughter on some rides because a parent wasnt present. I lifted my shirt showed them my road map of stretch marks. Yeah my kid asshole.
Be proud of YOURSELF…look at the positive side…people dont have to know your age…smile!!
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You’re a grown adult now. Be thankful you look so youthful and nice. I’d laugh if someone thought I was my kiddos sister and then proudly announce that I’m momma. If they want to assume stupid crap, laugh at them and then turn it around.
Their issue, not yours.
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That’s when you get to be like “HA, I am his mom.” In their faces
My oldest son and I struggled with this. When he became a teenager. He looked older with a beard and mustache. I looked young. We would be mistaken as a couple. Waiter’s would give him the check.
One time I was test driving a car with him. The salesman asked if I had kid’s. I said “yes, he’s sitting right next to me!”
We’ve also been mistaken as siblings.
Everyone used to think my mum was my Grandmother, she had me at 36, l was Embarrassed by that. I would never let her pick me up from parties etc.
What I’m saying is kids always have a problem with their parents no matter what .
100% he loves you.
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Me 37 my oldest is 19. We always get mistaking for sisters
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My Granny is 78 and my grandpa is 53. They’ve been together for almost 35 years and people think they’re mother and son. My Granny gets a kick out of it still especially when they kiss a people’s reactions are priceless own that shit girl!
I had my youngest at 29, she is now 16, we were in the store and the cashier thought we were sisters. I am 46 and a Grandmother to 3 from her older sisters. We laughed about it. My point being, be honest with your son, and introduce yourself as his Mother at the school, and it is nobody else’s concern about weather you are his mother or his sister.
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My son is 16. I had him at 20. We drove through the drive thur lane at McDonald’s the other day . Apparently another teen that knows my son from school looks at me and him and goes “Randy, is that your sister?” I just laughed, my son turned red. I was like damn Randy you got a young ass mom. It was just funny. I was always the young mom . Seems must kids my son age were their parents “love child”. Randy also has a 2 year old sister and 1 year old brother and 1 baking. ( fertility treatments the whole mess. Was told i couldn’t carry) so OOPS.
Same! I look like a teenager or everyone tells me i do and i have a 9 year old whom people think hes my brother but i take on my mom role fast yes this is my child mind your business I am his mother not his sister.
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This has happened to me once too with my son ! Lol (he’s also 12, had him when I was almost 16) I’m sure in time he’ll feel a little different about it lol maybe just his age right now !
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Congratulations on being a hot mom?
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I had my oldest son at 18. He is now almost 20. People always assume I’m his girlfriend. We just laugh and go about our business.
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My mother had me when she was 20 and my sister at 27 And everyone assumed she was My sister and when my little brother was born in 2003 they assumed he was mine and my mom was still my sister always got a kick out of it just means we look young. Lol but give him time hell get use to it
I got pregnant at 16, Shes 15 now and loves it.
I can see how it would be diffrent for a boy though.
Enjoy being the young mom. I take all those comments as a compliment
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I am always looked at as the sibling as well. 31 with my oldest being 13. Heck even with my 6 almost 7 year old I get called his “sister” They always say “you look like 17” I always take it as a compliment and tell them “well good. That means when I’m old I’ll still look young” It doesn’t seem to bother my kiddos though as of yet.
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I had my daughter when I was 17. She’s 13 (5’2.5) now and I’m 30 (5’2)… her friends and a lot of strangers mistake us as sisters… she HATES it. I love it. I told her “well they could think I was your grandma”. She thinks that would be better than being mistaken as sisters 
It happened to me with BOTH my parents .
He’ll eventually get used to it. I didn’t like it either. Especially when my friends would tell me my “brother”or “sister” were cute or attractive. That would piss me off .
It isn’t any different now that I am an adult. I have children myself and no one believes that they are their grandchildren 
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Don’t be ashamed you kept him and loved him. People shouldn’t judge
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I had my first at 16, my eldest duaghter took the eldest boy to a Dr appt for me and the Dr. thought she was me Then my hubby and I took the youngest daughter to get her school shots and the nurse thought he was her grandpa. my eldest grandson is only 2 yrs younger than her and my youngest grandson is 2 yrs younger than my youngest son
Take it as a compliment from the kids but as for the teachers set them straight or carry a copy of his birth certificate
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Yeah, in the scheme of things it’s not that big of a deal. My friend still gets carded and she is 60+! Though her son was horrified thinking they assumed he was that old, but she explained it was the reverse and he accepted that.
My mom had me at 45 and was always assumed to be my grandmother. One person told me they always assumed I was adopted because my parents were so old. The worst is when people assumed I was pregnant when I wasn’t!
Just tell your son to say, “You’re just jealous I have a young mom.” Think up some other snappy comebacks so he can be smug about it vs. embarrassed. As for you, most of us wish we looked younger, so take it as a compliment. Also, I find wearing suits and pumps or other professional “boss lady” clothes helps establish authority. Dress older when it’s important to be seen as mom/responsible adult.
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I’m 48 and I have a daughter and grandson who is 7, when I have them together most people think they are twins and I’m gma. Then there are days I can be with my 25 year old daughter and people think I’m her sister. Every time me and my husband goes somewhere and have adult drink I get ID,
How rude! Just tell them you have a painting in the attic… I got told I needed an adult to try a supermarket sample when I was 28, heavily pregnant and married. I asked sarcastically if my husband would do and they said yes if he was over 18! Don’t fret on your age. Just look disgusted and say you’re his Mom! Insinuate that you’re in your thirties and they’ll get very embarrassed.
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Im 34, my oldest is 17. Hes a foot taller than ke and often ppl think hes my bf or brother 
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It’s innocent ignorance. My son is 16, I had him when I was 15 and this has happened to us most of his life. If you have a sense of humor when these comments are made, especially in front of your son, then he will develop a sense of humor about it and the person making the comment will be less embarrassed.
I get told Alllllll the time I look to young to have a nearly 9 year old (he is pretty much up to my shoulders in height) I’m 26.
I understand it’s going to happen for a looooong time, but I’ll have a giggle when I’m in my 30s and people think he is my little brother
He just need to say to his friends, i have a young hot mama and quit looking at her. His mom should feel flattered. I had MY first child at 19 and 2nd at 26.
I walked my daughter in the first day of high school and the teachers told me to go sit down!
Well…there’s always the alternative. I’ll be 40 when my kid is in kindergarten. So I’m assuming I’ll be accuses of being a grandparent in high school. Lol. My bff had ger daughter at 15- she has always rocked at being a mom- way better than me at most stuff. Don’t let it get to ya 
Now I’m over here feeling like I look old AF. I was 16 when I had my son. He’s 14 now and I have never not once been confused as an older sister. Embrace your youthful looking selves. 
I was 47 when I had my son and ALWAYS am referred to as his grandma when dealing with strangers
what people think about you literally does not matter unless you decide it does. Set a good example for your son and only stress about things to at actually hold weight and teach him how to handle judgment.