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AIBU for not wanting my child to be called "cheeky monkey" by the staff at a nursery every time they greet him?

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ekatk · 26/04/2024 12:03

My DS is 3.5 and is quite an active child and lately I noticed that one of the staff members at the nursery calls him "cheeky monkey" every time she sees him. I don't want him to feel "branded" with this and think that it's a norm to call someone this word all the time, cause someone might consider this offencing. Should I talk to the nursery staff or AIBU? What would you do?

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Okayornot · 26/04/2024 12:05

I wouldn't do anything. That term is often used as an endearment IME, and so don't think it a judgment.
Wouldn't be entirely surprised if she didn't call a few of the children the same.

CheeseDreamsTonight · 26/04/2024 12:04

I find that a term of endearment, an acknowledgement of character. I don't think it means he's cheeky or a monkey