A hundred years ago, for most Americans, childhood ended at 15. Of those who went to high school, most left school at 16. Remember the TV series, Band of Brothers? The real Dick Winters was 24 and a captain, but he looked much older. No baby fat on those raised during the Depression.
Thank you and I am aware. But, this is not the 30’s, 40’s or 50’s. And as much as you want it to be like before, it’s not. Life is different now and it is no longer appropriate.