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:::: No, although I can understand why Andy though so, PK is not a derogatory term at all.  Well, it may be used that way by some, but it is (relatively) commonly used by PKs (and MKs) themselves.  Just have a look at the [http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&rls=GGLG%2CGGLG%3A2005-33%2CGGLG%3Aen-GB&q=PK+MK+preacher+kid+missionary&btnG=Search&meta=lr%3Dlang_en Google hits for "PK MK preacher kid missionary"].  Admittedly it is not used to refer to people who have made significant accomplishments, but apart from that, and that it is not limited to males, it means essentially the same thing.  [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 09:21, 16 February 2008 (EST)
 
:::: No, although I can understand why Andy though so, PK is not a derogatory term at all.  Well, it may be used that way by some, but it is (relatively) commonly used by PKs (and MKs) themselves.  Just have a look at the [http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&rls=GGLG%2CGGLG%3A2005-33%2CGGLG%3Aen-GB&q=PK+MK+preacher+kid+missionary&btnG=Search&meta=lr%3Dlang_en Google hits for "PK MK preacher kid missionary"].  Admittedly it is not used to refer to people who have made significant accomplishments, but apart from that, and that it is not limited to males, it means essentially the same thing.  [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 09:21, 16 February 2008 (EST)
 
:::: Also, you can purchase a range of PK and MK clothing and other items! [http://www.cafepress.com/peopleacronyms/3007626][http://www.cafepress.com/peopleacronyms/3008395]  Andy, you're going to have to list this under "something I've learnt today"!! :-) [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 09:27, 16 February 2008 (EST)
 
:::: Also, you can purchase a range of PK and MK clothing and other items! [http://www.cafepress.com/peopleacronyms/3007626][http://www.cafepress.com/peopleacronyms/3008395]  Andy, you're going to have to list this under "something I've learnt today"!! :-) [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 09:27, 16 February 2008 (EST)
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::::: OK, the uses on the links you cite are not derogatory, but they are not complimentary either.  Like the word "kid" itself, it is disfavored in an educational context like ours here.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 10:05, 16 February 2008 (EST)
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