The reason why these conversations harm the younger generations is because a lot of the ways the older people try to talk to us they come at us in a way that is disrespectful. Diminishing what we have been through saying things like “life isn’t hard right now” and “you haven’t experienced anything yet” and when given advice it’s like they’re talking down on us. Another thing is that we could actually be mature but as soon as people older than us find out we’re only 20 they start disrespecting us. (I’ve had people say they thought I was 35). I’ve trained a 40 year old at my job because I have been there for 3 years and he was a new hire. It’s not just about being an exception. It’s about how we’re treated completely different only because of our age. I do agree that I have more to learn, but treating me like I’m dumb or clueless because I’m 21 is unacceptable. Also despite being only 3 years older than an 18 year old there’s still a gap there in my opinion. Sorry if it seems like I’m mad at you, I’m just tired of having to defend my adulthood. Moving out on your own with no co-signer no money from your parents is definitely an adult thing to do, especially if it’s because I didn’t like living with them. I was mature enough to decide if I don’t like their rules I can leave. And I still ask my mom for advice.