Do you think it's disrespectful? Do you let your kids use first names when talking to adults? Or do you make them use sir, ma'am, etc.? Do you mind if kids use your first name?

If the adult wants to be called by their first name then no, I don't see the issue. I don't like when people call me Mrs. B******. I'd rather everyone call me Jasmine or Jas, children included unless they are mine.

We don't teach our kids "sir" or "ma'am" but they may eventually pick it up because M is in the Army so..whenever he's conducting any type of business its always "sir" or "ma'am".

I think it depends on the age. When my DD was real tiny and learning names I just let her call her aunts and uncles by their first names. When she got that down she started putting Aunt and Uncle in front of it. And like other adults she says Ms. whoever and Mr. whoever. And says yes/no maam/sir.

I think it depends on the child's relationship with the adult. My daughter calls our neighbor 'Miss Tyffany' and I don't have a problem with that. But people she doesn't know she addresses them sir and ma'am.

We usually call other adults that aren't close family or friends Miss or Mr then their first name (Miss Liz or Mr. Tom).

Can't vote, cuz I think it depends on the relationship. I want to have my daughter do like I've seen them teach their kids, putting 'miss/mrs' or'mr' in front of the name, like call me 'mrs. Krystal'

Normally, we will say "Ms." or "Miss" and/or Mr.

For example: Miss Dawn or Miss Megan ect.

Just out of respect.

I don't see how it's disrespectful... If they are not family relatives and know their names, they will use their names. &No I don't mind kids calling me by my name.

Depends on the relationship and person's preference. My nieces have a teacher whose last name is trottle or something like that. They call her Mrs. Marie.

I think it's fine as long as you use Mrs., Miss, Mr. to show some sort of respect. If you know the person's last name though...use it.

I think it's disrespectful. My name is mom. If he calls me anything else ((being older, of course)) I see it as he doesn't consider me his mom, but as just some person living with him. lol.

He won't have to call me mam or sir, but I will be teaching him to call other adults that. All the kids do down here.

If you think using just a first name is disrespectful, why?


Personally, I always have kids (little ones at least) call me Liss, because that's my nickname and Melissa is often hard for them to say. I don't have LO use Mr. or Mrs. or sir or ma'am because in my experience, people don't like it. It makes them feel "old".

i thought it was cute when logan figured out ricks name  

but he is three now and will only call us mommy and daddy, he isnt learning our names.
i am actually concerned, what if he ever got separated from us?
i say my name and he corrects me saying mommy...


do i think school age kids are rude for calling their parents by their name? probably. i guess it depends on intent and the relationship they have...

I'm the one who voted "disrespectful".....surprised? LOL

Let me explain, though. The adult that WANTS to be called by their first name? Fine. Their choice. If the child is unfamiliar with someone, it should be "sir" or "ma'am", IMHO.

It's not necessarily DISrespectful for a child to use first names, but I do think it shows respect when they do it, if that makes sense.

Quoting Jessy Ann:" I don't see how it's disrespectful... If they are not family relatives and know their names, they will use their names. &No I don't mind kids calling me by my name."

 

I agree.

I could never make my child call another "sir" or "ma'am" lol maybe it's because where I'm from....

Meh, my daughter will call me "Jamie" from time to time, I dont see the problem, it's not an everyday thing.

Depends on the adult.

Some adults don't like to be called Mr. or Mrs., makes them feel old!