Well, it's not literally like that. Your cat knows you're not its real mom, but it needs a caregiver and that is you. Their former caregiver was a cat, and now that's you.
This is to be expected, right? Regular cat food is just not enough – cats want treats and bits of your food too! Your cat might follow you in the hope of getting a bite of whatever you're munching on.
You'll know your cat is too clingy if:
#1 You can't get things done
#2 You can't even walk normally
#3 Your cat is getting destructive
#4 Your cat is always meowing while following you