I think you're jumping the gun a bit. Younger, as in age/ maturity, is the main factor for me. I'm about as green as ensigns get, I'm still waiting for orders to leave my school. You might be able to understand then why I would find it harder to fit into the 20-21 year old crowd of people lurking around the college... It has nothing to do with trust. People like what they are familiar with, and I just will have to work on relating to my peers a little more than your standard ensign will. However, knowing that prior to flight school will make a big difference, and that is what I was trying to stress--that's what I am thankful for.