[Gramps-devel] Of Children and Relationships

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The discussion of the widget labels---particularly that of relationships
and children---gave me a "crazy" idea in thinking of more generic names.  
Specifically, the use of gramps by a stud service or breeder who has a
need to keep records of the bloodlines for a star poodle or champion race
horse.  It would also be useful to see the quality of litters produced by 
certain couplings.

Is there a way to choose more generic names for the widgets that are not
offensive or demeaning to people?  In particular, I'm thinking of
Partner(s)  or Mate(s) rather than Relationship(s), Offspring instead of
Children, and either Parentage or Parents.  It seems that "mate" may not
be appropriate for certain (human) relationships, but partner should be
fine.  My only hesitation with that term is that in the U.S., sometimes
"partner" is used to describe same-sex relationships or to imply an
unmarried state.  Is "offspring" too bestial for humans?

Oh well, it's been a loooong day at the office.... 

Cheers!
-Don
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Donald A. Peterson       | dpe...@si...
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Dept. of Chemistry       | PH:  (541) 737-7079
Oregon St. University    | FAX: (541) 737-0480
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