i mean you wouldnt call her dad but what would a child call her i am at a loss because i have only know one lesbian couple to make it to this point and the child called one mom the other mia and i like that i just wondered if there are other names in use that i might have a look at
2007-03-09 14:28:13 · 23 answers · asked by jackie 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I called my mother's partners by their first names.
2007-03-09 14:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by Phartzalot 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Her name
2007-03-09 22:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by Over The Rainbow 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'd not expose my daughter to lesbianism. But then again, I don't like people who move boyfriends in and out, either. Both are cheap ways to keep warm at night.
What's not important is the name you are called. What is important is that the child will grow up knowing that she has a dad and she will want to know who that dad is. The whole lesbian thing will just look artificial and freakishly phoney in a world where dads are men and moms are women.
You're in for some hurt and watching two lesbos fight, which will happen, is not just unpleasant, it's uncomfortable and the kid will just want to leave.
2007-03-13 22:28:14 · answer #3 · answered by kathyw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I like mia you might want to stay clear of only calling one person mom and using another name that wouldn't define the same. I don't know how old your daughter is, but growing up that might lead to confusion until she is old enough to know the difference. She will hear a lot of other children referring to their mom and associating "mom" to be the caretaker, the provider...you get my point.
How about something simple like mommy and mama.
2007-03-09 22:36:26 · answer #4 · answered by every little thing 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that what ever the child feels comfortable with is fine. But if you are looking for another word for mother than I would look into other cultures, some are really good. Unfortunately I only know other words for grandmother. But I would just let the child find their own name for your partner.
2007-03-09 22:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by lak3rat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is let the child decide what name to use. My soon to be wife's daughter is starting to call me Dalan, a mix of Dad and Alan (my first name). For the past 5 years she has always called me Alan, I was fine with that. The most important thing is for the child to be happy with what they call any one close to them.
2007-03-09 22:36:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your daughter could call her "auntie". That works for a lesbian couple I know. Or, if you guys have been together a while she could call her mommy______ (insert name of partner here) but I would only use that if you guys have been together a long time and plan to stay together. Good luck!
2007-03-09 22:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by itsjustme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever she's comfortable with! I would let her decide. My gf's have been together for 15 yrs, they have 7 kids between them, and they all refer to each "other mom" in their own way. The oldest girl (26 yrs old), calls her mom's partner Mama2, her son calls her Mama-Beck, the younger kids call them both mommy & the grandkids, well it's memaw & grammy...It's an individual choice honey, just let it happen as it will.
2007-03-09 22:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by lizrdluvnmom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How old is the child??
If it is possible, I would think the best thing is for the partner and the child to come up with something between them that they are both comfortable with.
2007-03-09 22:32:09 · answer #9 · answered by bob shark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about calling her by her name.
2007-03-09 22:30:42 · answer #10 · answered by Clara 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My mother in law has a partner.
My kids call them Gima and Gramma T. I call them by their first names, so do their kids. Mommy J (or whatever her initial is) Let her come up with it. If she's kinda stuck, talk to her.
2007-03-09 22:33:34 · answer #11 · answered by santobugito 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋