> Would it have made a big difference if you learned X at 13?
Yes. Kids getting access to knowledge that clicks with them earlier than later makes a huge difference.
Which is exactly why so many people are rushing in to control what kids get exposed to. You seem to have pretty strong thought on the issue yourself, if you agree on the possible negative impact, you can't also deny the possibility of positive impact.
The dose makes the poison, I think we can understand how extreme position tend to bring more negative than positive consequences, regardless of the rethoric.
Yes. Kids getting access to knowledge that clicks with them earlier than later makes a huge difference.
Which is exactly why so many people are rushing in to control what kids get exposed to. You seem to have pretty strong thought on the issue yourself, if you agree on the possible negative impact, you can't also deny the possibility of positive impact.
The dose makes the poison, I think we can understand how extreme position tend to bring more negative than positive consequences, regardless of the rethoric.
[edit: rephrased the last part]