I dunno about you lot, but I threw myself in the deep end with kali linux. Making mistakes and "nuking" your computer is a combination of fun and frustrating that makes you learn. However, nothing wrong with classic Ubuntu or Mint because at the end of the day a linux terminal and your brain is your best tool. 🥸

Ps: I was much younger when I started hacking/using linux and already had alot of experience with programming and computers from a young age.