Difference between revisions of "Uncle"

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A term whose use was advocated and adopted to reference any male adult within [[The Family]] in order to foster a communal or familial atmosphere.
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In keeping with the Family's "[[One Wife]]" doctrine of communal living, children were required to address all male adults as Uncle followed by the man's first name, to foster a sense of community and respect for elders.  Female adults were addressed as [[Auntie]] followed by her first name.

Revision as of 05:28, 31 March 2005

In keeping with the Family's "One Wife" doctrine of communal living, children were required to address all male adults as Uncle followed by the man's first name, to foster a sense of community and respect for elders. Female adults were addressed as Auntie followed by her first name.