Addressing one's children

[English maniac]

Hello Teachers,
Greetings!
I wish to know how English and American people address their children, especially collectively or without using their names. I mean is there a word that can replace "Son/Daughter/Children" in direct address?

Thank you very much.

 

[English maniac]

Thanks a lot, Piscean. But suppose one has 4 or 5 children and wants to address them collectively, is there a word?

 

[Rover_KE]

'Gather round, everybody'.

 

[Skrej]

There are probably as many different ways of addressing them as there are parents. I've heard or used all of the following "kid(s), child(ren), kiddo, gang, group, you, everyone/everybody, y'all (non-standard), crew,rugrat(s), goof,Goofy,goober,motormouth, etc.

Pretty much any collective noun or term as you see fit.

If I'm particularly irritated or amused, then I get a little more creative and colorful.

 

[Meja]

'Gather round, everybody'.

Can we say: "Gather round, everyone"?

 

[MikeNewYork]

"Kids" works for me.