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To set the stage, I HATE when people complain about younger generations, because EVERY generation did the equivalent at their age.
Young adults that just finished school, whether that includes college or not, have had a very limited perception of the world. It's not their fault, they've only lived "the tutorial of life" up until that point. Having a job, paying bills, getting married, having kids, watching loved ones die, and all the other experiences that don't occur until later give you me perspectives and lessons.
I've met some wise kids that have lived through things that I have yet to experience, but it's a pretty safe bet that an 18 year old is probably not the best person to give parenting advice. They could absolutely help give additional perspective, or share ideas you hadn't thought of, but as far as real world experience, they just don't have it yet.
It is always fun to hear the old men at the barber shop complain about kids today, nothing like what I did as a kid, and then laugh about the stupid things they did. Sure what kids do is different, but it is still stupid in many cases.
some people do some people dont shrimple as that age is not a leading factor
Just a suggestion. More people will be willing to acknowledge your opinion, if you are more accepting of others'.
You asked a question, I gave you an honest, courteous response, and you came back with what I perceived as "Whatever, I'm still right."
A significant part of wisdom is knowing that you DON'T know everything and that differing opinions are not a threat or insult, but an opportunity to see a perspective that you haven't been exposed to before.
EDIT: I've had a chance to read some of your responses to other replies, and I'm doubling down on my suggestion above. Your arrogance and refusal to acknowledge any ideas that don't match your own predetermined assumptions, are exactly why grown ups aren't taking you seriously.
Age is an important factor though because it takes time. Some people develop faster than others, but it take time and so younger people will be less wise. Sure there are some wiser at 20 than others at 40 - but the general trend that a 40 year old is wiser than a 20 year old is true.