Adults are quick to write off that kids are not part of the &quot;real world&quot;: e.g. &quot;When you graduate school and enter the real world, (insert something about responsibilities or work).&quot;<p>I&#x27;m sure it is a combination of school, parenting, and distracting technology (iPads given to 5 year olds), among other factors, that marginalize the youth into a different world in which adults cannot interact with them, and the prospect of having a meaningful discussion with a young person is out the window.