My parents prefer I call them by their real names, is that weird? I was discussing it with a...

MissyChrissy · 18-21, F

I think its weird. Its a sign of respect as a daughter to adress them as Mommy or Daddy.
I even say yes Sir in my language when Daddy is mad at me.

Stephie · 22-25, F

I personally would also want my children (if I ever have any) to call me by my first name. I don't perceive it as disrespectful to call their parents by their first names.

Our parents gave us first name for a reason, be it because it is tradition or because it is the law. Why use substitutes?

Things evolve with time and so do names. You barely hear a child nowadays being called Aglaea or Amadeus. You are more likely going to find a girl named Soutwest or a boy Norheast.

Kaetana · 56-60, F

There are some families were adult children who call their parents by first names. Apparently once grown up they feel it’s more fitting.

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

I never called my parents by their real names. I had / have adult friends that do. I don’t think it’s weird.

Mudkip · 31-35, M

At least from my personal experience, yes. This is weird. I normally call my mom ma or ama. My dad I call apa and both my parents prefer this.

smiler2012 · 61-69

@WendyLopez43 well it does sound a little odd not calling your parents mam and dad and by there christian names . it is more formal term of address used widely than referring too them as your parents

GerOttman · 61-69, M

My children called me dad growing up but most of their friends used my first name. I was never fully on board with being Mr. O. Sounded too much like my father.