Stop Teaching Kids to Say ‘Sir’ and ‘Ma’am’
Photo: VH-studio (Shutterstock) “Sir” has traditionally been considered a term of respect for a man, especially a man of higher rank or authority. “Ma’am” has been used since the 1600s…
It’s Time to Embrace the Singular ‘They’
Photo: Josie Elias (Shutterstock) Grammar snobs may shudder in disgust at this idea, but it’s time to normalize the use of they/them as singular pronouns. It’s 2021; no more of…