Mum or mum? Dad or dad?

[moonlike]

Hi,

Should we capitalize these words or not (mum/dad)? I've seen both, but I haven't found the reason for that.

Thanks a million in advance.

 

[Barb_D]

This thread (available because of your well-titled thread) should answer that question for you: https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/ask-teacher/147603-mum-my-mum.html

 

[mayita1usa]

If you are using it as you would a name or form of address, you should capitalize:

Mum, can you come here?
I gave Dad a watch for his birthday.
Aunt Arezoo is coming to visit next week.​

However, if you are using it to refer to a member of the family, do NOT capitalize:

I asked my mum to come here.
A good daughter is the best gift a dad can receive.
All of the aunts are coming to visit next week.

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I hope that helps!