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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can't believe this wouldn't annoy some people.  I consider myself to be pretty laid-back and not much upsets me, but this really would bother me. It's so disrespectful and rude.

I would absolutely either get a new cover for the chair or get rid of it altogether, and I'd tell MIL why if/when she asked. [/quote]

I agree! It is crazy really that some people think it is okay for the grandmother to give the child a nickname different than what the parents call her (other than an endearment like “lovebug” or something to that affect :-) ). My father frequently tries to create a nickname for my son (picture my son being named Michael which is what everyone calls him, and grandpa calls him Mikey). THat bugs me and this would, too. I’d tell MIL to return the chair. [/quote]
Nicknames like that ARE endearments.  Mikey for Michael is NORMAL.  I just think it's bonkers how controlling people are about their child's nickname.  As long as it's not demeaning or offensive, who cares?  Does it hurt you or your son for Grandpa to call him Mikey?  Grandpa isn't buying him customized furniture with Mikey on it, he's using an affectionate nickname for a child.  [/quote]

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