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> I would use this form if not naming my child, usually speaking to people who didn't know me, my child or my personal life very well. There's a potential for
by maratc 5y ago
> I would use this form if not naming my child, usually speaking to people who didn't know me, my child or my personal life very well.
There's a potential for ambiguity: we aren't sure "they" is a reference to the child.
"Early in the morning some people with toys passed by the house. My child told me they wanted this toy."
- Liquid_Fire 5y agoSame ambiguity exists with he/she. Perfectly unambiguous language is rarely practically achievable. "Early in the morning, a man with toys passed by the house. My child told me he wanted this toy."