To think that toddlers should say thank-you...

[Neighboursfan]

...And not 'ta'? I think the reasoning that it's easier to say is silly. My ds is 16 months and can say 'Thank-you' - comes out as dang-do but I'd rather that than 'ta'.

i actually do not understand why Ta is taught to be honest, as most people do not say it later on in life. I do tend to find myself "teaching"to say oh fanx, as i do this as a response to a kiss. The SALT says that sort of thing is fine, they refer to it as family fun phonics as we have a few words of our own for lots of things. I would have to agree though that an older child should be saying thankyou and not ta. So some agreement re manners i guess

Ta is definately easier for them to say when they are learning to speak. Until they learn to put 2 words together its a losing battle teaching thank-you. And I have to add that my dd could say naughty and mayonnaise before she mastered thank-you. Many children pronounce it fank you which i don't think sounds any more eloquent!

I know a few mums who, especially with their last child, who let them talk in certain ways because "its cute" well yes it is kind of cute but i think it should be corrected.

its ok haychee, im like a rotweiller with a sore head today and maybe i was picking a fight. I didnt mean to bite your head off, but in my defence, im PREMENSTURAL

Lifes a bitch isnt it eh? Thanks for the apology. Or should i say thankyou for the apology rather

DS refers to my breasts as "feed". Which is OK, but he pronounces it "feet", so that it sounds as though he's seriously confused, anatomically speaking.

of course my dd CAN say one two word phrase - SHIT BAG very clearly and deliberate

shit bag??? Where has she got that from?

"know a few mums who, especially with their last child, who let them talk in certain ways because "its cute" well yes it is kind of cute but i think it should be corrected."

at 12months? dont be ridiculous woman!

Are we only discussing 12month olds? Sorry i thought it was toddlers which to me means 12months plus.

wordsmith I am with you on this one. I say both. I am very pleased when my 15month old says 'ta'

well i am taking your last comment to be directed at me, correct me if i am wrong?
it was me who posted i thought it was kind of cute that my lo said tata

And, i was referring to mums in RL not mums on this thread.

LOL, lucyellensmum! I remember a thread you started about your DD's speach. Glad to hear she's saying something! MY DD is the same age, and also talks very little (although gabbles a lot). Definately no 'thankyous' from her. I would be horrified if people thought it was because I wasnn't teaching her manners.

No no not you directly. Your right 12months is a little young to expect clear speech! I mean some i know in RL who have preschool age kids and they appear to encourage poor pronounceation because "its cute".

People do make generalisations and assumptions everyday. Its sad really when you think about it, but unavoidable - part of human nature imo. Im sure i would be defensive if my dc had any difficulties in any particular areas too, but i suppose im lucky.

obviously from her father!!!!! its in refferal to the new puppy - i think its cute and to be honest i was so over the moon that she had a two word phrase, i ecouraged it

Good daddy!

You should call the puppy a two word name!

Dog number one is caed zilly but we call her zilly-dog (cos we used to have a cat and dd1 was a bit confused). We also have a 12month pup called bruce but we call him brucie-boy.
Might help??

the dog is called Bob as that was the name DD gave him, i call him bob the runty rat dog, among other things, but i think that might be a little ambitious.

Shit bag? Runty rat dog? Poor pooch

its all meant with affection, i'll not tell you what i call him when im cross ;)

in answer to the op
yanbu
hate the ta.......i nearly called it a word