Comments for blog.limedaley.com/post/tiptoes-gate-zero

Comment #503

2005-08-18T17:14:58Z

"Hold you"

Comment #502

2005-08-18T13:25:06Z

I think a large part of why adults and children do it is because "me" and "I" can refer to anybody, depending on the context. Referring to people, including yourself, in the third person, is a way to ensure that your listeners know exactly who you're talking about.

Comment #501

2005-08-18T13:10:16Z

I was wondering why children often call themselves by their names before they master "I." I'm sure there are many reasons, but I did realize how much we do the same when we're talking to them. "It's time for your nap; Mommy's tired!" "Come to Daddy!" "These are Grandma's glasses." I'm not saying that's bad; like the louder, higher-pitched "mommy-ese" mothers naturally speak to their babies, there's probably a good developmental reason for it. But I hadn't thought about it before.