Hello everyone,
I'm having a bit of trouble with the following sentence:
We care about your child and will ensure that they are healthy, stay safe and enjoy being a part of our institution.
Is it okay to write "they" when referring to "your child"? Seems right to me but a little unsure.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
singular or plural?
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Re: singular or plural?
Informally, yes, but more formally '(s)he' would be preferable.