Word/expression for how adults address children
The usual term in linguistics is "motherese", but "child-directed speech" is a bit more politically correct.
I've heard it referred to as baby-talk.
The first word that comes to my mind is patronizing
The usual term in linguistics is "motherese", but "child-directed speech" is a bit more politically correct.
I've heard it referred to as baby-talk.
The first word that comes to my mind is patronizing