when talking about your parents, what do you call them?

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thirtythree

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In the singular: mom, dad, sometimes father
Together: usually "my parents"
To siblings: mom, dad, "mom and dad," "the parents" (some people find this last one strange)
 

Hyperlite

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19, mom and dad. mother and father if i am writing something formal or being patronizing :D
 

Kirby

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Mom and dad when talking about them.

Momma and daddy when talking to them.

I'm 19.
 

Bryophyte

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Apr 25, 2001
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I refer to them as Mom and Dad or my mother and father, depending on the circumstances. I refer to my in-laws by their first names, my mother-in-law and father-in-law, Grandma and Grandpa (to my kids), your mom and dad (to spouse or his brothers), or Tom's mom/mother and dad/father, depending on the circumstances. My kids call me Mama or Mom (or MOTHER! if they're shocked or irritated by me.:eek:)
 

mugs

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Apr 29, 2003
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Oh shoot, I voted wrong. Should have read the thread.

When I'm addressing them, I call them mom and dad.

When I'm referring to them I call them "my mother" and "my father" unless I'm talking to one of my brothers, then it's just mom and dad.