Should the word Mother be capitalized?

Answer 1

It depends on the context. If it takes the place of someone's name, then yes. If it's preceded by an article or possessive, then no.

Go ask Mother.

Go ask his mother.

Answer 2

Yes, the word "Mother" should be capitalized when it is used as a proper noun or as a title preceding someone's name, such as "Mother Teresa." However, when it is used as a common noun to refer to a mother in general, it is not capitalized, such as "She is a loving mother."