11-Dec-2006, 08:36 PM
I can only speak for myself and perhaps being older than some, was taught in the old school. If a person reaches a certain position by hard work and study etc. then I treat them with the respect that attainment deserves. I always call my dentist `Mr.` although he is half my age and likewise to doctors and even councillors. I continued to call my relatives uncle and aunt although I was well into my 60`s. However, my neice`s son (who is 8), calls me by my Christian ( sorry - my first name - for all you atheists out there) and everyone thinks it`s `cool` to do so. How times change. For the better?????? Definitely not. The lack of respect and the problems that brings are all around us.
Jim

