The youth dwells on the present, but elders think the future.
While the youth argue on facts, elders talk on the realities of issues.
The youth may make decisions on optimism that overwhelms realities, but the elder will carefully look through by mixing realities with optimism.
So, discussing with an elder helps to paint a picture of the future you are yet to see as a youth by bringing the past into the present.
In other words, he adds his experience to your current knowledge to help you have a balanced decision.
It’s important for every youth to take his optimism through an elder’s eye in order to enjoy a hitch-free, stress-free, and regret-free adventure in life.