Oi!

So my mother on law often says “oi” to our son and daughter who are 17 months old and I don’t like it. They have names and I don’t think it’s a word (or just a sound as my husband says) that I want them using when they want you to listen. What do you think? Am I just being petty or is it rude to say this if you’re trying to get their attention?

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My MIL is the same. I let it go, she’s amazing with my LO and only does it occasionally.

issue we have is we see her every day as we live on the same property so it’s something they here most days 🥴

I would say something. Not only is it rude but I worked hard on making sure my son knew is name long before I tried calling him nicknames to get his attention. It’s just a safety thing that he knows what to respond to.