Dear Mr & Mrs Genteel

I hate it when people think that children should refer to all adults as Mr or Mrs. It's utterly pretentious.

Being old doesn't make you wise, doesn't make you better, and it sure as rain doesn't make you a good person.

Flash fact, there is no age limit on stupidity and evil.

I can understand teachers needing to draw lines between themselves and 20-30 students but other than that it's just people on a ego trip.

Does anyone else see the huge contradiction in telling kids to respect their elders while at the same time telling them not to talk to strangers...most of whom are probably older? Most child predators, or all around bad guys, are adults. Wake up people.

What's more important; protecting children from the harsh realities of the world or being made to feel important with vapid titles?

Sorry to burst your egos, but it's not my fault you've chosen to rely on confucianism for self worth as opposed to building your own moral fiber.