I honestly lol'd after reading haha. That's cool you're mum was so chill about the whole packer thing.
I haven't brought it up to my parents simply because I feel that's a bit too personal. I mean, binders are one thing, but packers . . errr idk that just seems like it'd be weird to even bring up. My mother would assume I'm sexually active xD . I'd tell her if she asked about it though.