100% agree about age difference from personal experience. I grew up in Soviet Union where I was free ranging in my “hood” after school, weekends and all summer

100% agree about age difference from personal experience. I grew up in Soviet Union where I was free ranging in my “hood” after school, weekends and all summer. We had a big, diverse age group of friends. I’ve learned a lot from the older guys. Both factual knowledge and just how to behave / interact / fit in (soft skills). I also see a lot of this in Vietnam where kids are just hanging out without age discrimination and they seem to be super happy.