Tropes For Dopes

[freddlerabbit]

Why is it that in much entertainment (movies, tv, books, plays) and possibly also in reality, parents will address a male child with his description - "son, we need to talk" - but never a female one?

I've only ever heard a daughter addressed as such when the intent was to portray some kind of scary and retrograde environment - like serial killer

Comments

[asd109]

What about "young lady?"

[freddlerabbit]

I have heard that one -and young man, too! I just have never heard "daughter"! Have you?