B11

Should parents name their children after themselves? In one family I know, every time the mother calls out the name David, two people simultaneously shout 'Yes?'.

SIMULTANEITY

B12

This is one example of how confusing it must be to live in a house where two people have the same name, but there are more disadvantages.

 ADVANTAGE

B13

The first and most important one is the every-day confusion in the house. Secondly other people, for example, postmen and bank managers can also get confused.

 CONFUSE

B14

Thirdly, and more importantly, children in this situation may find it difficult to form their own sense of identity. On the other hand, there is one advantage of giving your child the same name as yourself and that is that you are continuing a family tradition.

 IMPORT

B15

The idea of the family is very important in our society and this is one way of making sure that a child feels part of it. In conclusion, I think every parent should give their child whatever name they like, but they should remember that the wide range of names available helps to add variety to our lives.

 AVAIL

B16

New names mean progress and modernity. Names that have been in the family suggest that we are more traditional.

 MODERN