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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First name. We're not from the south and don't have that hangup about not calling adults by their first name. [/quote]

It's about respect for your elders.   No matter where you are from, good manners are thev same world wide.  No child should call an adult by their first name.  They could call her Nanny  or nanny Smith, or nanny Jane but never by her first name.[/quote]

Whatever.  I've seen little kids say, "I hate you Miss Mary!" as they kick their nanny.  You think that's respectful just because they stuck "miss" in front of a person's name?  You can show respect to someone without calling them "Miss".  My kids would NEVER talk like that and would NEVER hit or kick someone.  I consider them respectful.  If you don't, I don't really care.  [/quote]

Those are two completely different situations and behaviors!  Yes, many serial killers called their nannies Miss Name - it doesn’t disprove the PP’s point.

We call teachers, coaches, doctors, nurses, etc by a title for a reason, PP.  As pointed out parents are rarely called by their first names.  [/quote]

Np...Mom and dad are the most informal ways to address someone. The examples you listed have a relationship that is strictly formal. Nannies and parents have informal relationships. If you want to be called Ms or Nanny that’s you. Not everyone feels the same way. IMO saying nanny in front of a name reeks of servant level but that’s me. Having a 3 year old call me Ms/Miss just feels wrong based on the informal relationship.[/quote]

Just curious - what do you think of Coach?  Nurse?  [/quote]

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