Recently I have taken to calling my students “Kid” as a casual alternative to using their given names. It is friendlier to the gender sensitive than Dude! or Girl! and for the most part they tolerate it, I think, especially since I keep my tone light and friendly.
“Kid!” I said today to a chatty young man, “get your assignment done!
“I will, Grandma,” he answered cheekily.
“Grandma!” I said, shaking my head at this guy who borrows sporting equipment from me every day at lunch.
He laughed, unabashed.
“I guess you can forget about using Grandma’s football tomorrow,” I threatened.
His eyes widened. “Sorry miss,” he apologized.
Now that’s more like it!
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