People who refer to a father figure as "daddy"

[thetreble 19]

So it's creepy to call your own father daddy because that's what women call men in porn movies? I think you are attaching the creepy to the wrong part of that equation. Obviously in some regions/cultures it is perfectly normal and common to call your father "Daddy". If that weirds you out, then maybe you've got some daddy issues of your own to deal with! I also refer to my husband as "Daddy" when talking to our son. When I talk to my husband directly I call him by his name.

If that's what you took from all my posts in this thread, then maybe you shouldn't get involved in the conversation because you obviously were not reading what I said.

I never said it was creepy, I said it was weird. Two different terms that imply two different things.

I stated that it must be regional (ie if you are from the South) or even cultural after reading some responses of people who wanted to actually be involved in the conversation.

Lastly, I don't have any issues with my dad. (again..why call them daddy issues?) I'm actually very close with my father and we have a great relationship. What you call your husband in front of your child is none of my concern. And good for you for using your husbands names when you talk to him.

The end.

Edited May 20, 2009 by thetreble

[missmissy 38]

Why is it weird?

Especially in the south we often refer to our fathers as "Daddy." And it's generally "Mother and Daddy" or "Mama and Daddy." It's not childish, it's a term of affection. All 4 daughters referred to our father as Daddy until the day he died.

Absolutely and my 22 year old daughter calls her fathe Daddy - ESPECIALLY when she wants something.

[Sprailenes 47]

I find it weird when an adult uses baby speak when she/he wants something from his/her parents.

But again... to each is their own.

[jundp 191]

Do any of you find it interesting that the expression "daddys little girl" is often used but I don't think I have ever heard the expression "daddy's little boy". Just kind of gender orientated it seems.

Have you heard the term "Mama's boy"? It's never "Mama's girl" either

It's interesting that people would find it weird. To me it's odd that people would call their parents by their first names. But then again, I think it's 'weird' for children/teenagers to refer to any adult by their first name. I was raised that it's disrespectful, unless invited to do so by the adults.

Different regions/cultures have different ideas. Not sure that makes them 'weird.'

Edited May 20, 2009 by jundp

[Chica Yeyé 41]

GAWD --- look what I found

[jundp 191]

Len

[Chica Yeyé 41]

This just in.... Darth Vader says.....

Len

Yes, mami???

[domegirl1978 1]

AHAHAHAHA! Thats one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

DON CHEPE TO U! AHAHAHAHAH!

And there is there reference of "mi papi" by his gf I asssume. Good Lord that was funny. I just laughed my butt off at my desk.

[thetreble 19]

Different regions/cultures have different ideas. Not sure that makes them 'weird.'

I don't understand what is wrong with it being weird to me? Can't something be odd to me? I'm not saying it's weird for every one because it obviously isn't. Charter of rights and freedoms?

I was simply making an observation where it seems quite prevalent, at least around me, for grown women to call their father daddy when it is only something I have heard a child refer to theri father as.

Also, the difference I find between daddy's little girl and mama's boy is that part there..that states "little". How is a grown woman a little girl? I'm just saying.

Different strokes for different folks. But just as you don't think it's proper to call parents or adults by their first name (I don't either) I don't think it's proper for an adult woman to call her father daddy. Again, just how I was raised.

Thank you, Len!

Edited May 20, 2009 by thetreble

[domegirl1978 1]

Loving that Darth poster Len. Its awesome!

[Sprailenes 47]

I think it's weird that people are insulted by the term weird.

[thetreble 19]

I think it's weird that people are insulted by the term weird.

I know! I call people weird all the time and in not a negative way. I call my brothers weirdos when they think something is cool that I think is silly or odd. It's not to put them down, it's more of a joke.

And just for all you guys out there who don't like it..

YALL ARE WEIRDDDDDDDDD

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Anytime mamitas, anytime.

I call my dad "papito chulo" (as in cutie daddy). I svck, I know. I call my husband "the dude I sleep with". Double svck.

In all seriousness, familiar relationships and appropriate behaviours are highly cultural. Couple of questions to ponder:

Do your male relatives (dad, uncles, brothers, etc) kiss each other? If so, is there mouth kissing (I'm not being gross, some fathers kiss their kids like that and I think it's icky)?

[thetreble 19]

Gross. But you are right, Len. It does come down to familial behaviours that are passed down from generation to generation. Although my mother in law didn't call her dad "daddy" and my father in law had all brothers so I'm not sure where she got it from. She probably got it from her friends!

[domegirl1978 1]

My male relatives do give each other the kiss-kiss on the cheek when they see each other. Its a Spanish thing. Any usually they only do it when they haven't seen each other for a long time along with a big hug.

I have never kissed my dad on the lips. But again, I have many a friend who does and thats been the norm since they were little. Like a little peck on the lips. I'll just stick to just kissing my man on the lips.