Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12
1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone tell you that you can't to something just because you're young. It's not true. All minds, young and old, have great value and deserved to be recognized and encouraged. That being said, respect isn't just a problem when it comes to primarily older people or primarily younger people, it's a problem for everyone. Everyone messes up sometimes. Recently, we've seen a lot of posts saying "if you don't give me respect, you won't get my respect. I don't care how old you are." There's some truth to that, but, Jesus also says "turn the other cheek". Set an example, even if the person is rude. Be the bigger person, act mature, and move on. Be Christlike in all that you do and be the best that you can be. Follow your dreams regardless of what older people might say. Listen to them and take their advice, but do what you gotta do. It's our generation that has to step up and change the world now. God bless.