My adult students treat everyone with the same level of respect no matter their rank. I hang out with my students and they all hang out with each other. I have made it very clear that they are to treat each other as they want to be treated and that they ARE family. We can rough each other up, but we are to watch each others backs. In or out of the dojo, doesn't matter.
If any clique develops, I will shut it down immediately.
If any clique develops, I will shut it down immediately.