My daughter's English text book has a note which reads if you are directly talking to a person about the only person in your house, it can be capitalized.
For example:
"Mommy, have you seen my tab?"
"What would I do with it? Ask your Sister. She's fond of playing on it"
I want to confirm the capitalization of 'sister' here. This is new to me, actually!
And yes, it has nothing to do with emphasizing 'sister' that many may think the reason of capitalizing. Say--
"Yes, last night I asked Mommy about it, but then she gave a reluctant smile!"
Answer
From the book 'Painless Grammar' by Rebecca, PhD
Capitalize 'mom' and 'dad' when you are calling your parent's name but not when you refer to 'my mom' and 'my dad'.
CAPS
Hi Mom! Welcome home, Dad
NO CAPS
My father and my mother are busy. Could your mom or dad drive us to the movie?
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