If JR hadn't made the joke, I would've. It was, of course, the first thought that popped into my head as well.
But as to the substance of the post, I refrain from endearments. I say "sir", "gentlemen", and "ladies". When addressing one particular girl, I do not use any endearment at all, simply the number.
As far as "we don't ref girls or ladies or boys or men. We ref players", I'm sorry, but that guy has a stick up his butt. If you can't be polite and respectful by saying "gentlemen", then something is wrong. Seriously, what was that guy's beef? If you're not comfortable with it, then fine I guess. But "we don't ref girls or ladies or boys or men"? Um, yes we do. What's the point of refusing to recognize that?
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Originally posted by rainmaker
If I do keep using it, and I get this response again, how could (should) I address the issue with that particular kid?
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Let's say you ask the kid to go get the ball after it has rolled away, and he replies like that. You say, "You're right. You're not my son. I apologize. Now go get the ball". Don't call him "son" anymore, but don't let him get out of what you asked him to do.