diff --git a/Lib/idlelib/ScriptBinding.py b/Lib/idlelib/ScriptBinding.py
index 37b7b517c51..c42b29d55b9 100644
--- a/Lib/idlelib/ScriptBinding.py
+++ b/Lib/idlelib/ScriptBinding.py
@@ -190,10 +190,10 @@ def ask_save_dialog(self):
                                   icon=tkMessageBox.QUESTION,
                                   type=tkMessageBox.OKCANCEL,
                                   default=tkMessageBox.OK,
-                                  parent=self.editwin.text)
+                                  master=self.editwin.text)
         return mb.show()
 
     def errorbox(self, title, message):
         # XXX This should really be a function of EditorWindow...
-        tkMessageBox.showerror(title, message, parent=self.editwin.text)
+        tkMessageBox.showerror(title, message, master=self.editwin.text)
         self.editwin.text.focus_set()
diff --git a/Misc/NEWS b/Misc/NEWS
index 5f0acc3c4aa..445536df66b 100644
--- a/Misc/NEWS
+++ b/Misc/NEWS
@@ -37,6 +37,10 @@ Core and Builtins
 Library
 -------
 
+- Issue #11053: Fix IDLE "Syntax Error" windows to behave as in 2.x,
+  preventing a confusing hung appearance on OS X with the windows
+  obscured.
+
 - Issue #11052: Correct IDLE menu accelerators on Mac OS X for Save
   commands.