Really good to see that coming from a young person. I've been the same way my whole life. I'm not a kid and it's still "Sir" and "Ma'm" for people older than me. I grew up in a "Speak when you're spoken to" world too and it's hard to see children with no boundaries. I can't even imagine being asked as a child "What do you want for dinner." I ate was I given and was taught to appreciate it.
A big change I've seen in my life is parents treating their children as equals. I'm not a fan. When discipline and respect are taught at young age it's something that's carried through life. I think it pays dividends.