I agree. I never understood that. I was baptized at 12, after taking classes and being able to accept Christ as my Savior.
I also was taught that I could speak with God on my own without going through a third party. Never understood confession to a human being. But, I don’t fault them for their traditions.
James 5:16
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.