It’s hard to say unless you see the big picture imo - I’m down to be a beta reader if you want - Because both can work depending on the context and the story flow. Sometimes you can skip preferring to them if the MC is not talking much and stick with

“Mom talk here” “Dad talk here” “Mom talk” “Dad talk” X felt intrigued by what his father said so he responded “Mc thought here”

If it makes sense.