Well done to JA King, who complained about being referred to as a "kid" rather than a child (Letters, January 13). He highlights a glaring error in manners and the English language.
The use of the word kids has rankled for longer than I care to remember. I also dislike use of the word teenager.
Many moons ago, when I was having basic training for the Navy, we were referred to as YMUTs young men under training.
At the age of 18, it was the first time anyone had ever called me a man and I was proud of it.
Sometimes, it takes the young to show us the error of our ways.
Well done, JA.
-Gerard Downing, Shoreham-by-Sea
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