Re: Who were these many "Aunties" in the 50's?
I grew up in the 1960's and apart from our blood relatives i.e. my parents' siblings, it was their best friends who were known as aunties and uncles. Uncle Eric and Auntie Eileen etc. They were always my aunties and uncles right through life even until they passed away.Re: Who were these many "Aunties" in the 50's?
Re: Who were these many "Aunties" in the 50's?
Re: Who were these many "Aunties" in the 50's?
Interesting post. My maternal grandmother died when I was about 3. When my grandad married again my brother, sister and I referred to our new "gran" as "Auntie Dottie" not grandma. Aunt Dottie was a lovely lady and we all adored her but my mother would not have us calling her "grandma". She just said "Your Gran is gone"..That's that. But among indigenous Australians especially in the urban clans "Auntie" is an honorific title bestowed on senior female elders that young people know they can rely on for advice and support. They also play an important disciplinary role with young people and wield a level of authority that is deeply respected. THe same applies to "Uncle"Re: Who were these many "Aunties" in the 50's?
Re: Who were these many "Aunties" in the 50's?
SG, What a nostalgic thread that stirs lots of lovely memories.Thread Tools | |
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