That's just SICK! Everyone knows it should be Manchester United!
May I just use this forum to say my opinion is in this day of "Call me Mark, not Mr. Foley" is the reason there was once a line drawn for elders and minors. Yes, respect was part of the reason, but there was also a sence of relationship order, security if you will.
How Many time have we heard adults tell kids just call me...first name basis?
No longer are we or our children really sure about the nature of an adult to child/adolescent relationship.
I think it's a little creepy to see my daughter go up to her friends dad and say " Hey Mike hows it going?" No, I don't like it. "Oh mom he's soooo cooool you can talk to him about anything." No. Why would you want to ? Why would he want to? You have to ask your children these questions. Why would you be talking to a 42 year old man about anything? Yea your right, it is a little strange my daughter said. But hes nice. Yes he is nice and he will still be nice being called Mr.Jackson(even in the south Mr. Mike), now he knows where he stands.
There is a reason we call people by there last name..they are still strangers to us. First names are pretty personal.
Dont let your children accept this behavior from adults. Keep them safe.