I noticed that a classmate of the daughter calls her mother by name, I do not understand how this happened.

You know, What do they call parents? In many countries around the world? Often children do not say the usual words “mother and father”. Instead, they just use names. For example, I do not know how I would call my mother Tanya and my father Sasha. This has long been the norm abroad. Why this happens, I will tell you in today’s article.



The communication of modern children and parents is really quite different. For example, once it was customary to address your father and mother to you. However, today this tradition has faded into oblivion and seems to be a relic of the past. The respect of the older generation is also based on completely different postulates.



Before, the word of parents and grandparents was the law. Their point of view is the ultimate truth. But in our time, the younger generation is not afraid to express their opinion on this or that issue. Family members can argue with each other and defend their position if it differs from that of their parents.

Perhaps this is a good change, as children learn not to suppress their individuality. With the right approach of parents, this helps their offspring competently interact with adults. In addition, the younger generation begins to understand how to show respect not only with words, but also with deeds.

Earlier communication between parents and children was burdened with a lot of conventions and restrictions. But in the modern world, many families want to get away from this formality. When a child calls mom or dad by name, they become closer. A friendly relationship is established, which, unfortunately, does not always happen.



For example, I had a classmate who called her mom Vika and her dad Valera. They were actually more friends than parents and daughters. Their relationship was very different about how I felt about my mother and father. So this pattern of behavior is not unique to foreign countries.

I always called my grandmother by her name. Her name was Caleria, and for short, my brothers and I called her Kaley. This very cute diminutive, affectionate form of the name actually brought us closer together. Although Ba was an old-school person, she didn’t like being called a grandmother.



There is another reason why children may start calling their parents by name. And it's very banal. The child hears mom and dad talking at home. Children simply imitate their parents. In addition, a name identifies a person much better than his social status.

Many parents like it when children call them by name. There is nothing strange about this habit anymore. After all, the world does not stand still, and the culture of social contacts develops in the same way as other aspects of life. If your child does not want to call you mom or dad, but you do not understand this, do not put pressure on the child. Find out why your son or daughter came up with this idea.



A strict ban on this will likely disrupt your contact. And this will sow seeds for possible problems in the future. Don’t ruin your relationship because of such stupidity. In English-speaking countries, naming parents by name is the norm. In the CIS countries, not everyone understands this.



I came across this topic at one of the Russian forums for parents. Surprisingly, even in this matter are those who pour dirt on foreigners. Let's be kind to each other! It is not up to you and me to decide what other people's children should call their parents.

I wonder what you think about that? Be sure to share your point of view in the comments!