When I was growing up, we never used first names, we usually used Auntie to our neighbors who were my mothers that were of age or Grandma to women that were of age. It never seemed off or out of place. I am trying to image the youth today doing that. Which makes me laugh. I was brought up in the 70's and in Connecticut, not some far to reach back woods.
And thank you for the offer! I may be taking you up on this!
Yes, wouldn't it be great if we had that kind of respect in our culture? We grew up doing what you describe too. I had many Aunties and my son does the same with my close friends. I raised him on an island which is a small community.
I look forward to your questions. :)
My three kids grew up around the US and in Europe and from toddlers, that is the way they grew up too. It is not where you grow up so much as the lack of parenting skills our culture seems to lack at times.
I can hardly wait to get the book! And thank you so much!