I find your discussion astute, and agree that age is, as many say, just a number. Of course, in parts of the world that number in regard to youth is varied in its validity for some involvements.
In over fifty years in Scouting, more than 45 as an adult, I have had the pleasure of meeting many fine youth and even mentored a fair share, or I hope so. Part of that has been as happened sitting on local Eagle boards, likely at least fifteen or so. Also attended numerous Eagle dinners of recognition and visited with Eagles of all ages, from 13, completed just short of that age, to actually