As a newly minted ex teen, I agree that we have insufficient life experience. My dad is of the opinion that the experiences gained with independence in low impa

As a newly minted ex teen, I agree that we have insufficient life experience. My dad is of the opinion that the experiences gained with independence in low impact, yet meaningful decisions and experiencing the consequences thereof is the best way to impart wisdom. He maddeningly will tell me to go swim myself when the stakes are low, but will listen and give suggestions when matters get more impactful long term. From my observations about my peer group, I seem to be the most "free" in the terms of making decisions for many things.