[ealgeone]

You’re thinking in earthly terms. Perhaps you should draw upon the Greek you claim you know. That would help you understand this. Actually reading all of John would be of benefit to you.

[Thales Miletus]

I read the entire New Testament in Greek years ago. I want to hear YOUR explanation.
You are the one claiming some sort of graduate level knowledge.
Where I come from graduate level means that you have enough competency to teach the material. So TEACH: Chronologically children are younger than their parents. How can the Son be eternal if he is younger than the Father? Are any of you the same age as any of your parents?

Maybe you want to consider asking one of your instructors, if this is too difficult for you.