2007-05-01 09:01:49 · 6 answers · asked by josh 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Mammals have a complex central nervous system. We are social creatures. Naming offspring gives emotional attachment as well as serving a practical purpose. "Hey, Josh!" is more likely to be more inviting and more useful than "Hey, kid!"
2007-05-01 09:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by Liz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We name our offspring, so we can tell them apart verbally. We want out offspring to have there own individual identity.
2007-05-01 16:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by ME!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr Seuss wrote a little story about that which starts:
"There once was a woman called Mrs. McCave
who had 23 sons, and she named them all Dave.."
It makes a strong argument.
2007-05-01 18:23:20 · answer #3 · answered by John R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So we have something to yell at them specifically when they've broken something or left their room a mess, things like that.
2007-05-01 21:15:57 · answer #4 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your parents I wouldn't have bothered to name you
2007-05-01 16:05:54 · answer #5 · answered by John B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bECUASE WE LOVE THEM
2007-05-01 20:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by skylarmandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋