I was watching a movie trailer called Dear Daddy in which a group of females who grew up without a father in their life, were being interviewed. One of the young ladies was talking about her feelings and one of the things she said really struck a nerve in me. She stated that it really hurt her to hear another kid call her father 'Dad' and that he spent all his time (and Money) on his girlfriend and her kids. Since I have my own 'father' issues, I can somewhat relate to the premise of an absent father; however I don't know what it would be like to hear another child (not related to me) call my dad 'Dad'. I think that beyond missing Holidays, Birthdays, Plays and Cheer leading competitions; I would have some serious issues with some 'random' girl playing 'daughter' with my dad!! I mean, how you gonna be over there with them folks; like you forgot how to be a Dad to your own children??!!!
This might be why some kids call their parents by their names~~
I grew up calling my parents Mom and Dad ,and I never would dream of calling them by their names, I really think this is a form of disrespect. When I was younger, I remember hearing one of my cousins call his parents by their names and thinking: 'Oooo, he gone get it now!!' But his parents didn't have a problem with it. Well, I DO!!
My girls know better than to call me by my name, even though two of them are grown. I didn't carry you for nine months for you to call me what everyone else does- No WAY!! The same can not be said for their father though.
So, if you have kids; and they call you by name--- Maybe you need to look at the kind of relationship (or lack thereof) you are forming...It all begins with you.
