"You're Too Young!"

Being younger doesn't equate to being weak or less capable. But where exactly does that misconception come from?

Historically, physical strength has been associated with the word "strong," and soon, those associations became generalized and indicative of whether someone was percieved to be able to speak, provide, and think for themselves. With this logic, adults took on the roles of protectors, and children were the ones who were protected.

True, children are less mature and require guidance from adults, but that guidance should never cross the boundary where autonomy is stripped away and voices are silened.

Takeaway: the voice of the youth matters and we should not be negligent towards them.

Experience > Age.