Was Jesus a ‘Mama’s Boy?’

Lately I have been wondering about the childhood details of Jesus. The bible leaves a significant gap in the life of Jesus between his birth and early ministry.  We do not even know when or how the death of his foster-father Joseph occurred.  Therefore, it leaves much to the imagination for these some thirty years. 

I initially began wondering about the usual.  Did Jesus have any friends? How did he spend his free time.  Was he shy, outgoing, curious?  FYI I could not find much on this topic.  Only a review a movie that was said to be sacrilegious and the Infancy Gospel of Thomas which sounds ludicrous.  But then this boy mom started thinking about Jesus’ most important social relationship- His mother! 

As I looked at my boys, I began wondering what Mary was like as a mother some 2,000 years ago.  Did she have a pet name for Jesus?  Did she lay beside Him until He fell asleep each night?  Did she kiss His feet and tell Him she could just eat His cheeks!  Did she soak in and savor every moment she had with Him?  I’d say yes. 

So, then the age-old question of every male crossed my mind, was Jesus a mama’s boy?  I mean I’d say Jesus loved both His earthly parents but I think we all know the answer to this question is obvious.  I will never forget the words of a coworker while I was pregnant with my oldest son: “There is no love like the love of a boy for his mom” and I think every Catholic is aware of the favor Jesus held for Mary.  I mean, show me a thirty-year old man living at home who is NOT a mama’s boy!