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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First, don’t say kiddo as it’s not a word. [/quote]

Ha.  I clicked on this thread only to say that.  Why do people do this?  Just use child/daughter/son.  So stupid.[/quote]

In my experience it’s usually used by progressives who are in denial that sex exists and matters and are trying to pretend they don’t know the sex of their child for as long as possible by using ambiguous words and pronouns.[/quote]

In my experience these threads are very triggering for parents of late readers, so they lash out by trolling about word choice.[/quote]

OP here.  So that's what's going on?  Because I was genuinely confused by the bombardment about word choice.  
But it was certainly counterbalanced by all of the great and helpful advice!  Life is good![/quote]

I have you advise up thread and yes some people are sensitive about when their kids learned to read, but: no. A lot of people hate the word kiddo.

I don't totally hate it (have even used it) but using it in this context where you write it out DOES make you sound dumb. Not saying you are, just telling you the truth. Using cutesy language in writing with people who are not your friends or family is an affect, it comes off as insecure and like you are trying hard to get people to like you or find you nonthreatening. It's fine to talk like that in your own life with your kids and friends, but if you talk that way all the time, you should know it is really grating for a lot of people. You need to have a more adult, professional "voice" you can use to interact with people outside your bubble.[/quote]

A simple “no” would’ve been fine, but ok…[/quote]

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