Absolutely, as we age, we generally accumulate knowledge and experience which leads us away from phonies and frauds. These 'carnies' are tempting our youth to toss a ping-pong ball into the myriad of fish bowls, knock down the fake milk jugs (one made of lead) with a softball, and fork-over their allowance and our pensions to save the planet.
A few things have to happen: First, we have to let them try. Second, we have to help them understand why they failed (it was rigged). And third, they have to gain a new respect for those whose wisdom they've yet to attain, and experience they'll only acquire after many years of being around the block.
And when the situation becomes untenable, raise the voting age to 30.