My sister is having her best friend be called aunt

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lots of poster point out that their culture does this. They should respect other cultures that do not.

What culture is that? Seriously.

Don’t be so obtuse.

?? DP and I’m really curious in what culture it’s offensive to call someone “Aunt” Larla.

[Anonymous]

Drop this fight and focus on being a great aunt! Not in a competitive way and don’t spoil the poor kid. But try to be present, helpful, and loving.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lots of poster point out that their culture does this. They should respect other cultures that do not.

What culture is that? Seriously.

Don’t be so obtuse.

Answer the question, then. Oh wait, your stance is a bunch of BS.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There may be some legal implications to the name. My brothers former girlfriends kid called my brother Dad when they were a little kid. After he died, the adult kid filed a claim on his estate and got a big chunk of his money.

You are leaving out a lot of context.

He was not the bio Dad, nor did he ever live with the child. But lawyers can spin a 'name like Dad' into a legal commitment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To those saying MYOB. This is my sister don't I have a right to express my feelings to my own sister? Shouldn't my feelings as her sister trump the feelings of her friend?

You sound like a lunatic. It’s your sister’s baby, not yours. Get a clue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lots of poster point out that their culture does this. They should respect other cultures that do not.

What culture is that? Seriously.

Don’t be so obtuse.

Answer the question, then. Oh wait, your stance is a bunch of BS.

I underestimated your stupidity. Congratulations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lots of poster point out that their culture does this. They should respect other cultures that do not.

What culture is that? Seriously.

Don’t be so obtuse.

Answer the question, then. Oh wait, your stance is a bunch of BS.

NP. Are you that naive to believe that every culture calls friends aunts/uncles. Seriously, someone has to name cultures for you, otherwise, it happens it every one?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lots of poster point out that their culture does this. They should respect other cultures that do not.

What culture is that? Seriously.

Don’t be so obtuse.

Answer the question, then. Oh wait, your stance is a bunch of BS.

I underestimated your stupidity. Congratulations.

I presume you, the OP, are speaking to yourself. There is nothing stupid or obtuse about asking a question like that, there is only your inane refusal to respond--likely because you know full well that what you are saying is complete BS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lots of poster point out that their culture does this. They should respect other cultures that do not.

What culture is that? Seriously.

Don’t be so obtuse.

Answer the question, then. Oh wait, your stance is a bunch of BS.

Yes, we’re waiting to hear which culture actively frowns on this practice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of poster point out that their culture does this. They should respect other cultures that do not.

And OP needs to respect the fact that this is her sisters child and not her own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lots of poster point out that their culture does this. They should respect other cultures that do not.

What culture is that? Seriously.

Don’t be so obtuse.

Answer the question, then. Oh wait, your stance is a bunch of BS.

NP. Are you that naive to believe that every culture calls friends aunts/uncles. Seriously, someone has to name cultures for you, otherwise, it happens it every one?

I don't think that is what is being said, it's that nobody can think of a culture in which it is frowned up to do that--which is what was implied in the OP. Can you think of one in which it is a big deal and offensive to do that? I can't offhand, and I've lived in 7 countries on 2 continents. (I'm not the PP btw)

[Anonymous]

I agree that calling someone who is unrelated Auntie is confusing to kids understanding of family. Do you introduce these women friends as sisters?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Would you prefer Miss Suzy? Or, worse, Miss Miller? Could be a lot worse. They're picking the best alternative.

Miss —— is not an insult. It’s what all the kids called their parents friends growing up.

No it isn't. There is a lot of variation to who is called what.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree that calling someone who is unrelated Auntie is confusing to kids understanding of family. Do you introduce these women friends as sisters?

You can't be serious. How dumb are your kids?

[Anonymous]

I’m white and never did this and no one in my family did either.

Don’t GAF. My kids call my best friend “aunt”. I made her their godmother too. I think my SIL is offended, especially because my kids mix up their names and call her by my friend’s name. Oh well, love is like a pie and it expands. I’m grateful to have a friend who loves my kids like her own. Or at least like nieces and nephews.

My kids have asked if her kids could be their cousins. They don’t have any cousins and they’re sad about it. I said no, but they could be best friends. Cousins isn’t an honorific like aunt or uncle is.