What do you call your parents?

Dee · 05-03-2009, 12:31

Mum? Dad?

I call my parents by their first names, is that disrespectful?

Been talking about it at work earlier, Ive called my mum Susan, and my dad Miguel (an affectionate twist on Michael) since I was about 16. And they actually prefer it!

On the very rare occasions Ill call my mum "Mum", she will say "What did you just call me?"

Same goes with my dad, if I call him anything other than Miguel, he doesnt realise I am talking to him

Am I alone here?

05-03-2009, 12:31	#1
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	What do you call your parents? Mum? Dad? I call my parents by their first names, is that disrespectful? Been talking about it at work earlier, Ive called my mum Susan, and my dad Miguel (an affectionate twist on Michael) since I was about 16. And they actually prefer it! On the very rare occasions Ill call my mum "Mum", she will say "What did you just call me?" Same goes with my dad, if I call him anything other than Miguel, he doesnt realise I am talking to him Am I alone here?