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in reply to a message by blaaaarg
My in-laws do not use nicknames, at all. Their kids are Alexander, Elizabeth, Damian, Katherine, Mary, Christopher and Anthony. It's ridiculous how upset they get if someone dares to use a nickname. If you didn't want people to nickname your kids, then why use such long names? My husband is the only one who uses a nickname and it's mostly due to me.
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Wow and some of those are long names too! I can't imagine some of them NOT having a nn. Having said that, I have a nephew named Christopher and I'm the only one in the family who calls him that. Eh, it just feels right and is more interesting than just Chris.
I think some parents don't realize that their child's name doesn't really belong to them and that the child may want a nn or a variation of the birth name. That's not including all the friends, associates, etc., this person will encounter throughout their lifetime. Some nns evolve quite naturally and it's no cause for alarm. Sad that some would freak out about it.
Your dh is part of a very nice sibset, though.
I think some parents don't realize that their child's name doesn't really belong to them and that the child may want a nn or a variation of the birth name. That's not including all the friends, associates, etc., this person will encounter throughout their lifetime. Some nns evolve quite naturally and it's no cause for alarm. Sad that some would freak out about it.
Your dh is part of a very nice sibset, though.
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