Would You Allow Your Child To Refer To You As "Bro", "Dude", Or Some Similar Term?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Context. I would personally make a joke out of it and not take it seriously at all. If our relationship is good and the attachment is solid, it's no big deal and a passing fad. I'd be thrilled they trusted me enough to goof around. However, if it came with other things like frequent disrespect, ignoring rules, violating my personal space or hurting me, then obviously that's bad news. But at that point there are bigger problems going on... I don't see myself as my kid's buddy and would communicate that boundary to them if I felt it was becoming an issue. Parents can be fun and have a sense of humor while maintaining open communication and boundaries.

Ez-Bri-Z_v2 · Accepted Answer

Not those specific terms but nicknames, sure. I also allow them to just use my first name and not have to call me mom or anything if they don't want to. They still usually go with Momma Bri, but the option is there.

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

Honestly as much as I want to be both my kids parents as well as their friends and someone they can open up to and laugh about stuff... at the end of the day I'm their dad and it wouldn't sit right with me. I wouldn't say "Don't call me bro again." But I'd probably say something like "Hey I'm your brother right? So that means I don't have to provide for you anymore right? Why are you leeching off me bro?" as a sarcastic joke until they get it. Or just something that hints it.

DJB72 · Accepted Answer

My son is 5 and started calling me "bruh". Simple solution - I stopped responding to him until he called me daddy. It took about ten minutes and he's not reverted 🤣

Explained to him that nobody in the world can call me "daddy" except him. Suddenly it was far more appealing to him 😊❤️

bobalife · Answer

If I have a kid, sure why not? It’s amusing. I would rather crack jokes with my kiddo and build a good relationship with them haha. But of course still have mom mode when it’s time to be serious and have healthy boundaries.

Valdemort · Answer

I call my mother "bro" and "gangster" all the time. She's not necessarily happy about it, but it makes her laugh nonetheless.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

"Dude" was SORT OF okay for a very short while in the early `80's. Mostly in the valley among surfers. Beyond that, it's QUITE annoying!! Likewise, "bro" was kind of okay the first few times it was used but because old and quite annoying real fast!! Even worse is this new term, "bruh". Most often, it sounds more like someone's burping or puking than anything else. The ONLY time I ever use any of those is if I'm making fun of the idiots that DO use them!

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

It depends. If it's a tung in cheek kind of thing, it's OK for kids to push their luck here and there. They just better be ready for the consequences if they go too far

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

My brother calls my mom “Girl.” I like it.  I don’t like bro and dude.

12karen · Answer

it depends, if they are still young, I would like them to understand that I am mommy, but when they grow up, it wouldn't really bother me, that way they will be comfortable telling me all their little secrets 😉, I call my mom, that woman so..

AviatorTom · Answer

I can't control what my child calls me, but I can (and do) ignore them when they don't call me Dad.

sheikalana · Answer

Absolutely not. I'm your mom not your friend.

RowenaRavenclaw · Answer

Yeah lolll as a joke ofc, I do that to my parents and they do it back. It’s all fun and games

SexyRedd1966 · Answer

I hate when guys call me Bro/Bruh so I definitely wouldn't allow a child to do that.

CrabCakes11 · Answer

I don’t care as long as it isn’t disrespectful

serious_miss419 · Answer

Sure! They’re just exploring. I’d call him Bro right back 😊

clampfan101 · Answer

There will be times when such things are fine and other times when they are not.

jahaims · Answer

Yeah idc. No different than be calling them something like buddy

RiseofArtemis · Answer

Only as "My lord" "Your Highness" or "All Father"

BCRanger10 · Answer

No. I'm their father, not their friend.

Pinay_ako · Answer

Yea I call my kid bruhhh

RingOfFire · Answer

I laughed when I read this question. 🤣

NathanDavis · Answer

yeah... they're just kids, bro...

FuqUFggt · Answer

My 2 teens tried this and I shut it down

EddieWinehouse · Answer

Sure yeah, he do already

DishLady · Answer

Nope.

itsclearlynicholas · Answer

Lol no lol 😆 😲

RedInnocent69 · Answer

That’s ridiculous.

Iron_Man · Answer

no way never

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