We're not "name callers"

Madison had to reprimand her Dad for calling her Uncle Brian names. She was quick to jump in and defend her Uncle, whom she adores. I heard this story second-hand, and am paraphasing.

Madison: Dad! We don't call names. Don't call Uncle Brian names.

Brant: I didn't call him a name.

Madison: Yes you did. You called him a "Freakin' Retard." He's not a Freakin' Retard, Dad.

Brant: Oh, that.

Madison: Yes. And, you need to apologize to him. (She uses the word apologize frequently.)

Brant: I'm sorry for calling you a Freakin' Retard, Brian.

Brian: (smiling smugly) Thanks, Madi. Thanks for sticking up for me.

Madison: You're welcome, Uncle Brian. (She exits the room.)

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I asked Madison about it after Brant and Brian relayed the story to me. She said she couldn't remember what her Dad called Brian, but it wasn't very nice. She said, "We're not name callers, Mom. That's not nice!" And, most importantly, she wanted me to know, "Uncle Brian said, 'Thank you, Madi.'"