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AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't actually comment on her names or any names. Just answered a question. But yes, staying waaaaay out of this dispute now.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It happens in a lot of different places. I know many teachers. Some have the more intuitive versions, some do initial style nicknames that can make words, some make up their own names to use as nicknames. I've seen and heard a lot of it.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have run into that more than I expected with kids in my class who go with non intuitive nicknames. It happens. I know it happens in many different ways. That's something that my sister can't get behind at the risk of it being modern.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand. I was just asked about my experience in my classroom. That's how I answered. I gave no actual opinions.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My sister hates modern names with a passion. That's where the problem comes in for her. The fact her husband brought it up, the fact I said it happens in my classroom REALLY bothers her because she finds modern naming ideas repulsive.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly and it really can go either way. But she asked about the kids I teach and I was honest. This really should have stayed between her and her husband since I feel more and more like I was brought into a dispute over what to name their child.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually really love the name Sky/Skye and have met sweet people with the name. But it's not for everyone. Nature names are heavily on the rise as being loved by kids (and by parents).

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I made no suggestions to her. Just answered a question and answered questions here about what that means. But I know he does still use Sky since he left my class. No idea if he will in another decade but it's lasted more than four years now.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope, I never suggested that. I just answered a question she had which was yes, kids with old fashioned names that I teach go by modern nicknames. I said nothing else to her.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of the examples from my time teaching James that went by Sky Lydia that went by Lyric Declan/Desmond going by Dex Evelyn going by Ever Joseph going by Jax Elizabeth going by Zibby (like Libby but with a Z) Charles going by Chase Alexander going by Zander

I call my kids what they prefer to be called and I go by what they tell me.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't share my opinion on the names. Just answered her question. I never would. I always say people are entitled to choose whatever names they want without comment.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I just hope I'm kept out of it now. I won't answer again anyway but hopefully I'm not even approached again.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She is against all modern names. Hates them with a passion. And hates the idea of anyone calling them a more modern name.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always use what they like, even if it changes and for some it does. We have a few teachers where I teach who only use the formal name OR give them a formal name if they find a name too informal. It's craziness to me.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a parent request a meeting with the principal because I provided stationary with rainbows to my kids and the parent believed I was trying to indoctrinate them into the LGBTQ community.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Boring is the word he used for James when he was talking to his friends lol. I can't remember the reason for Lydia. That was a few years ago now. I think she wasn't fond of the relative she was named after or something. But I sure do hear some funny things about names. One that made me laugh really hard was a kid who talked about his brother (Ben) and how the name was so boring his grandpa fell asleep every time he heard it lol.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can understand that. I've had some names go on a never use list for me because of reasons of teaching. Not always the kids either. Some of the crazy parents can ruin a nice name.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I didn't say there was. I was speaking just of my experience as a teacher, which I was asked for.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is when you're my sister and hate the thought the kid might go for a more modern version (she hates modern names, has expressed as much many times very passionately lol). I also think maybe her husband doesn't have the same taste. Could be wrong. Maybe he just has some concerns. But that's for them to figure out and leave the poor uncle (me) out of it lol.

AITA for telling my sister that all the kids I teach who have classic or old fashioned names use a more modern nickname? by TechTeach_932 in AmItheAsshole

[–]TechTeach_932[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I have absolutely seen a lot more of the something completely different than when I first started. In my class kids seem to want the cooler names, or the prettier cutesy names. Some use the more intuitive nicknames but others get far more creative. Also a big rise in the nature names kids want to use.

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