I absolutely agree with you, no need to argue! There are also a great many who would engage in this behavior specifically because society considers it wrong. Part of growing up male - for many of us - is challenging the silverbacks.
Perhaps because our culture does not celebrate those who are mature beyond their years sufficiently? I’m just noodling, but we do already know that being increasingly authoritarian and punitive towards immature teens does not help them grow into better and more caring people - I live in a zero tolerance state so I’ve seen all that first hand.
I think it is, but if you want specific examples I’ll have to PM you. I am not in the proper mood to put a “kick me” sign on my back.
