What kind of dad doesn’t want to be called “dad”? That’s a title of the highest honor. Anyone can call me “sir”. There are only three people in the world who call me “dad.”
My 5 year old has recently started trying out various different titles. I’ve been (by their choice) Dad, Daddy, Dada, Papa, Mister, and probably a few more including (occasionally) my actual first name. I do like “Dada” because I remember when it was their only word and it was used to express excitement at my presence, but I don’t mind any of them because whatever they call me, they’re calling me with love. As long as I can tell that they’re referring to me, I’ll always respond. I agree with you, though; I certainly don’t want the relationship depicted in the original picture.
They sometimes called their mother “Maker,” which is kind of an interesting choice IMHO, but the mother has pretty much the same attitude about it that I do. I call the kid “Little Bean” sometimes and plan to continue doing so no matter how big they get. Also, as a related side note, I got a lot of mileage out of all the bean memes on Lemmy back when that was the thing.
Our oldest, who is almost 17, calls me by my first name. Although I have heard her refer to me as “dad” when she thinks I’m not in earshot.
When I adopted her, I promised she would never have to call me “dad” unless she wanted to.
We’ve since turned it into a running joke where when anyone asks why she calls me by my first name, she’ll tell them she did something so bad that she was never allowed to call me dad again as punishment.
What kind of dad doesn’t want to be called “dad”? That’s a title of the highest honor. Anyone can call me “sir”. There are only three people in the world who call me “dad.”
My 5 year old has recently started trying out various different titles. I’ve been (by their choice) Dad, Daddy, Dada, Papa, Mister, and probably a few more including (occasionally) my actual first name. I do like “Dada” because I remember when it was their only word and it was used to express excitement at my presence, but I don’t mind any of them because whatever they call me, they’re calling me with love. As long as I can tell that they’re referring to me, I’ll always respond. I agree with you, though; I certainly don’t want the relationship depicted in the original picture.
They sometimes called their mother “Maker,” which is kind of an interesting choice IMHO, but the mother has pretty much the same attitude about it that I do. I call the kid “Little Bean” sometimes and plan to continue doing so no matter how big they get. Also, as a related side note, I got a lot of mileage out of all the bean memes on Lemmy back when that was the thing.
Our oldest, who is almost 17, calls me by my first name. Although I have heard her refer to me as “dad” when she thinks I’m not in earshot. When I adopted her, I promised she would never have to call me “dad” unless she wanted to.
We’ve since turned it into a running joke where when anyone asks why she calls me by my first name, she’ll tell them she did something so bad that she was never allowed to call me dad again as punishment.
Hah, nice.
Calling you “Dad” only out of earshot is sweet in a teenagery way.
Very wholesome, faith in humanity restored!
Im cracking up at maker, though id hold that in my back pocket if I was the kid since it radiates such sass.
They actually do hold it in reserve! They mainly use it when instructed to do something they don’t want to, like cleaning up.
“Please pick up the mess you made before getting out any more toys.”
robotic voice “Yes, Maker. Cleaning up.”
They’re a great kid with a lot of personality.
edit: Line breaks. I always get those wrong.
Mister would crack me up ngl
It is pretty cute. They only started doing it recently, so I’m not sure where they got it.
It makes me think of Dresden Files, wherein the protagonist lives with a cat named “Mister.”
Sure, but how many have called you daddy?
Only your mom. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Don’t get a full of yourself, though. She calls EVERYONE Daddy.
Yes dad 😇
(It’s a joke, laugh.)
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I’ve seen it as a respect thing in some cases. However this is way over the top.
In the cases I’ve seen it used it was to teach respect of others. Respect and Compassion were the family focus.
Fathers that have inadequacy issues.
My parents always preferred to be called by their first name 🤷 which would also be a good retort to that piece of shit father
“Since you want to treat my like any other people you know I’ll call you by your name.”