The opportunity to talk with and get advice from other people who are your own age is often very valuable. For one, older people may have forgotten what it was like to be a teenager, or their knowledge may be out of date even if they haven't. Talking with others your age can also be far less intimidating than talking with people many years your senior, especially if you look up to the adults and don't want appear foolish in their eyes. It's much harder to admit that you don't understand something and to ask for clarification if there are high-status individuals present.