i mean, not addressing them as 'mom, dad..etc', but calling them by their own names? coz some people do that..juz wanna know ur opinion..
2006-06-06 05:29:55 · 19 answers · asked by anna 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Imo it depends upon the people involved in the relationship. I always preferred my children call me dad and they do to this day even though they are in their 30's. My youngest son takes to calling me "pop" but I don't mind as he is grown and he means no disrespect.
My generation always thought it was disrespectful to use first names in those types of relationships, but times do change. So my answer is it is up to the persons in the relationship and their understanding.
2006-06-06 05:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by charleyit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation and it's a matter of habit. I call my mum and dad "mum" and "dad", but that doesn't mean it's disrespectful to call them otherwise. It's just this is how I was brought up. I have a friend who calls her parents by their first names and that's okay for them...
2006-06-06 12:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really think that it is up to the person that you are refering to. (Mom, Dad, Uncle, Auntie, Mother-in-Law)
Some dont mind being called by there name, for example my mother-in-law doesnt mind that I call her by her name. But my grandma really wants me to still call her grammy.. and I dont mind it at all. I do call my uncles and anties by that name though...But it really depends on the person.
My friends mother hated it when we called her mom. We have to call her by her name! On the other hand my bestfriends mother wants us all to call her mom.
Ask them... "how would you like me to address you?"
Just a suggestion
2006-06-06 12:36:49 · answer #3 · answered by jill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
immediate family only has immediate family to call them mom, dad, aunt so and so, uncle so and so; it is a matter of respect and a privilege to be able to have those titles so i would definately use them. as for mom and dad in-laws and step moms and dads, i feel that is more on a comfort level, on both ends.
2006-06-06 12:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by jamie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mom,and dad no
mom and dad inlaws,if thats what the want.my mother in law asked to be called by her name.
It depends on how old you Aunts and uncles are,I have 2 aunts that are my age and 1 younger than me.
2006-06-06 12:34:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not? No harm done, provided, that person accepts that without comment and objection. Whatever it may be, be careful with the elders and older people.
2006-06-06 12:35:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel all must be given due respect... they deserve it, maybe they are the biggest jerks in the world, their experiences in this world atleast deserve some respect. Yes.
2006-06-06 12:46:48 · answer #7 · answered by creativankur 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you are and your culture you know. In the US, yeah, you can call them by their names.
2006-06-06 12:33:03 · answer #8 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mom and dad, no...aunts and uncles-ive always done it...in-laws-that depends on what they prefer to be called. i would call them mr. or mrs. whatever and wait for them to tell you what to call them.
2006-06-06 12:34:01 · answer #9 · answered by l81ucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's what feels comfortable, and it is respectful, go ahead. Usually not for direct family though.
2006-06-06 12:32:59 · answer #10 · answered by John Doe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋