I was about to make a joking response to this, but then I remembered I'm finally no longer a kid :(

Maybe it's different in America, but it's still the norm here in the UK. All elders as kids are either "Sir" or "Miss", and, indeed, I still refer to people as such.

Yes, politeness goes a long way in life. When young people are brought up using it and believing in it they will get further towards happiness later in life, IMO. Both in relationships and professionally.

I did, growing up. Except I used miss or mrs (Most women I know don't like Ma'am cause it makes them feel old) I'm 25 though.

I dont think the problem is solved getting more impersonal with your own children. Its a society problem. It can be avoided with good parenting because not all of us are thugs.

I would more easily blame the internet and other people's kids beeing a bad influence. Choose who you allow them to go out with and put them on a private school. It should lower the chances of anything bad happening.

when the time comes and i have to have a kid i will let him/her address me as your highness.... or aiko-sama

he''ll yeah!

I say "Sir", "Ma'am", "please" and "thank you" way too much and to everyone. I guess it's polite and a good thing, but it annoys me how I say please after every fucking request.

OT: Yeah, they should. A lot of kids are rude nowadays. :p

Yes!

I say sir and ma'am to my mother and father and to just about everyone I meet in real life, it's just good manners and yes my parent taught me that (I'm 24). Yes the world would be a better place if the average parents were better parents (or just didn't have kids) and this is a small example.