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in reply to a message by molly22md
I have no problems with nicknames.
I do have a problem with parents planning the nickname before the child is even born, or after for that matter - I believe nicknames should be left up to the child. The child's formal name is chosen for them, so let them choose their nickname (if they even want one). I also don't like parents choosing a nickname they like, and then finding a formal name to match it up with. That's absurd. That time and energy in finding the formal name AFTER the nickname should be reversed: finding the formal name FIRST.
I also dislike nicknames as formal names, so if need be, then I would prefer parents plan the nickname before the child is born, if it means they will choose a formal name to be put on the birth certificate, etc.
I do have a problem with parents planning the nickname before the child is even born, or after for that matter - I believe nicknames should be left up to the child. The child's formal name is chosen for them, so let them choose their nickname (if they even want one). I also don't like parents choosing a nickname they like, and then finding a formal name to match it up with. That's absurd. That time and energy in finding the formal name AFTER the nickname should be reversed: finding the formal name FIRST.
I also dislike nicknames as formal names, so if need be, then I would prefer parents plan the nickname before the child is born, if it means they will choose a formal name to be put on the birth certificate, etc.
This message was edited 12/16/2004, 2:11 PM
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