15-year-old named Arthur wants to change his 'grandpa name' to Dex, mom claims Dex is a fake name: 'She told me not to insult her'
Nicknames are powerful. They can become almost more important than your given name in some cases. But there are two types of nicknames: ones that you choose, and ones that are thrust upon you. Sometimes you have no choice. Your uncle points out your flat feet and calls you Flat Stanley, which evolves into just Stanley, and before you know it you're signing all your letters "Love, Stan." It can happen in a flash, and there's very little you can do about it.
But some lucky folks choose their nicknames and manage to get everyone else on board. Say, for instance, you were born with an unfortunate name that you've been trying to escape your whole life. Then you roll up to freshman orientation at college and you have a golden opportunity and you take it. But there are only so many chances you get. That's the situation one child found himself in after years of hating his name. But his family didn't quite see it that way…
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