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To have asked him to talk properly around DS?

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CujoOn · 27/05/2025 15:10

DH has a strong “old Yorkshire” accent and says some words that drive me up the wall. But it matters more now as DS is starting to say these words and I don’t want him talking like this. It’s not snobby - I too have a Yorkshire accent but these words are so old fashioned that literally nobody says them anymore.

DS asked me this morning if we could go to park to feed the bods for example.

Another time he told me he’d seen Osses with dad. He’s already saying things like “I don’t right know” and “hey up”. In fact “hey up” is starting to become his greeting rather than hello. Even hi would be better. People laugh because it’s cute but when he gets to school kids can be cruel (or “wrong ‘uns” as DH would say).

I have asked DH to start talking properly and he thinks I’m being a snob. AIBU to want my kid to talk properly?

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vodkaredbullgirl · 27/05/2025 15:25

😂Mrs Bucket

CountryQueen · 27/05/2025 15:25

Snorlaxo · 27/05/2025 15:19

When your son is a teen and talking like a gangster, you’ll regret the days when you thought that his Yorkshire accent was embarrassing.

Innit bruv

Nicecuppatea2025 · 27/05/2025 15:24

Haha. Remember it is half term everyone.

But if this is real, you are being totally outrageous.

Londonrach1 · 27/05/2025 15:24

Yorkshire accent ...what's not to love about it. Yabu by the way

SomethingDifferentBloomed · 27/05/2025 15:23

Sorry OP but I think that sounds adorable!

pinkyredrose · 27/05/2025 15:22

I have asked DH to start talking properly and he thinks I’m being a snob

He already is talking properly, he's saying things the way he's always said them. Yes you're a snob.

Why did you pick him as father to your kid if he winds you up talking in his natural voice.

Topsy44 · 27/05/2025 15:19

YABU. I am from the South and I personally love the Yorkshire accent!

Snorlaxo · 27/05/2025 15:19

When your son is a teen and talking like a gangster, you’ll regret the days when you thought that his Yorkshire accent was embarrassing.

Breadcat24 · 27/05/2025 15:18

I feel your pain. Our local council is doing something similar. It is not witty and it is bad for children to see these spellings

To have asked him to talk properly around DS?
MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 27/05/2025 15:17

I love regional accents! Let your DH speak in whatever way he usually speaks!* *

PrincessAnne4Eva · 27/05/2025 15:14

Hey up OP. Nowt wrong wi' a proper accent.

DoAWheelie · 27/05/2025 15:13

You are being a snob. Regional accents and phrases are one of the best parts of language and should be celebrated and preserved.

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