What do your children's friends call you?

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Originally Posted by NewJersey?

When my 6 year old daughter has her friends over the house, it seems they call the adults by their first name. Maybe I'm old fashioned, or just old, but I thought that young children should say "Mr Jones" instead of "Harry" when talking to an adult such as their friend's parent.

The 6 yo is my first child and we have a 3 yo son, so this is relatively new to me. Just wondering how I should approach the situation. My wife seems fine with it, but it just sounds odd to be called by a first name from a 6 year old.

Am I being unreasonable? It really doesn't bother me, I just find it odd.

Personally, I think all kids should use "Ms, Mrs, or Mr" when talking to adults who are not family members. It teaches the kid to respect all adults.

[mrstewart]

We are from the south and down here it is very common to call an adult " Miss Sally" or "Mr.Dave" instead of using their last names...this is how my children address others and how I am addressed! I like it.