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Originally Posted by marmaduke
Good point. For me however I cannot call them 'mum' or 'dad' because they are affectionate/warm/loving terms.
They were not loving they were self absorbed and cold. I do not hold them in high esteem or have any respect for them whatsoever.
"Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad, and that's why I call you dad, because you are so special to me. You taught me the game and you taught me how to play it right."
Wade Boggs
Now thats a dad! |
That's a really good point. I've noticed people use "mother/father" instead of "mom/dad" or "mummy/daddy". It's highly respectful, but indicates no warmth or love really, and a lot of coldness from the parent which the child is clearly picking up.
I can't ever recall calling my father "daddy" when I was a boy, when I addressed him, or going to him to ask him "Daddy, can you help me with X...?" And then of course from about 10 I vowed never to ask him anything again after yet another temper tantrum because I asked him to do something for me.