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I don't always like it when my son says yes/no sir to me.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:27 pm
I want him to address other adults in that way but it seems strange to say it to me.
Anyone else feel this way?
He's 10, so I don't say anything to him about it, but I don't like how impersonal it is. I tell him to try hard in his soccer scrimmage..."stay active in your movement and always look to attack...yes sir". Sir? I'm your damn dad and I'm just giving you a useless pep talk.
Anyone else feel this way?
He's 10, so I don't say anything to him about it, but I don't like how impersonal it is. I tell him to try hard in his soccer scrimmage..."stay active in your movement and always look to attack...yes sir". Sir? I'm your damn dad and I'm just giving you a useless pep talk.
This post was edited on 8/20/16 at 2:37 pm
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Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:29 pm to Gaston
"Frick you, Dad"
Take it as a compliment that your kid respects you enough to say it.
Take it as a compliment that your kid respects you enough to say it.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:29 pm to Gaston
I'm 26 and when I deal with high school and college kids they also all call me sir and it's weird as frick.
But you should be happy your kid is respectful and not a dindu nuffin.
But you should be happy your kid is respectful and not a dindu nuffin.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:30 pm to Gaston
Yeah, I never called my parents by that title. My dad hated it as well. Said it made him feel like he was a military officer.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:31 pm to Gaston
I call my dad sir on occasion. If he's asking me to help him with something. Which reminds me. I miss him.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:34 pm to Gaston
What would you rather him say?
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:34 pm to Gaston
My boys have always been respectful to adults and our relatives and friends. When the last 3 started playing sports that's when they began the yes/no ma'am and yes/no sir. It has carried on to adulthood as this became a habit and a good one. 
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:35 pm to Gaston
It's so annoying when some kid says "sir" like five times in a short conversation.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:38 pm to Gaston
My son addresses me as "Your Grace".
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:39 pm to Gaston
I actually understand what you're saying.. It's a balance, when attention is needed and directions are given then the yes sir/ no sir answer is warranted.. Shen www are just hanging in the couch and I ask him a question then sir isn't needed..
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:41 pm to Gaston
Felt the same why.
Why I had him go with "Ma'am" and "George" instead.
Why I had him go with "Ma'am" and "George" instead.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:50 pm to Gaston
My kids say it sarcastically.
If he's being respectful, let him be.
If he's being respectful, let him be.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:51 pm to Gaston
My son is 5. I like him to say sir when I am explaining to him rules and what he needs to/not be doing. It honestly helps me to know that I've been clear and that he understands (or at least thinks he does).
As for every other time, no way.
As for every other time, no way.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:51 pm to Gaston
You're what's wrong with America.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:51 pm to Gaston
We did not have a choice growing up. You better say sir or Ma'am.
It's a sign of respect. You are doing something right.
It's a sign of respect. You are doing something right.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:54 pm to Gaston
You should count your blessings. My wife is trying to get our almost 18 year old son to use those exact terms to us and other adults.
Do you want just "yes" or "yes, dad" instead of "yes, sir"?
Do you want just "yes" or "yes, dad" instead of "yes, sir"?
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:55 pm to Gaston
it shows respect
teaching your kids to respect you and others is kind of a big deal
teaching your kids to respect you and others is kind of a big deal
Posted on 8/20/16 at 1:56 pm to Gaston
You're too humble
Posted on 8/20/16 at 2:03 pm to Gaston
quote:
I'm just giving you a useless pep talk.
And that's why he calls you sir.
Posted on 8/20/16 at 2:06 pm to Gaston
Just tell him you appreciate him being respectful in using the term, and continue to address other adults that way. However, you would prefer that he call you dad when addressing or answering you.
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