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I Respect The People Who Deserve To Be Respected

I think the opinions of the 13-15 age group are as valid as those of any other group. Many of the posts made by the youngest members here are amongst the most interesting that I have read. They are also frequently amongst the most mature, albeit often with a certain intellectual naivety, which I tend to find refreshing.
The replies they get are usually dismissive and disrespectful, I would have expected that those who have greater life experience would be more supportive. The accumulated knowledge of those of us who have lived longer may be greater but IQ tends to be much higher when we are younger.
If a person is wrong, educate them don't belittle them. That should apply go anyone regardless of their age.
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deenaljc · F
I agree! I'm 21 and many older people talk to me as though I'm thick, because I "lack experience". Yet I believe I have a wealth of knowledge, and have had many experiences in my life which shape the views I have today.
I'm the first person in my family to gain a set of GCSE's, A-levels, and to study a degree at University (whilst suffering with mental health issues), yet some people dismiss my opinions completely and belittle me because of my age...
If I don't understand something I research into it. I would prefer people to assist in my understanding rather than put me down!
alan20 · M
@deenaljc There are many things the young have that many older and embittered people have lost; such as a sense of idealism, freshness as opposed to a jaundiced view of life. Experience can be bad as well as good; it needs to be accompanied by understanding and love. So very good luck.
deenaljc · F
Many older people that I have come across are very static and set in their ways. Their thinking styles are quite maladaptive in what is now a modern and diverse world. Thank you, that's very kind of you 😊@alan20
alan20 · M
@deenaljc Very well put!