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TeeheeI love how you included getting active member in your list XD.
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TeeheeI love how you included getting active member in your list XD.
Show me those studies!It's scientifically proven that people who are 16, are more mature than those 13 or younger. Sure, their actions may be different, but the bottom line is if they want to help, they can handle the position better than those younger then them, and they also can be calm and collected under some form of pressure where those younger may not.
Since being a moderator I have taken on new responsibilities, helped people out, taught people things, met new people, had people gain respect for me and I have had fun.I don't even get why people want to be mod in the first place. It'd be like my own personal Hell having to deal with so many people in one sitting.
Just because he hacked doesn't mean he's not mature...Yeah LeafyGreenTee is like 19, that means he's mature. We should definitely give him a chance at mod!
This is true to a certain extent, there are people who do not have the mental capacity to function at their age, so yes you will be more mature than people who are even 20 years older than you. The average 16 year old is quite a bit more mature than the average 13 year old.It is not possible that all 16 year olds are more mature than 13 year olds, I mean, most of them probably are but there are lots of immature 16 year olds I know, and a lot of very mature 13 year olds I know.
All that this means is that you care more about being an Eagle Scout than these other people.From past experiences, I simply can't find this true. (Note: Before I say this, I'm not trying to give myself an ego boost; it's just the best example I could think of.) I am an Eagle Scout, the highest possible rank in Boy Scouts of America. I'm 14, and most other Eagle Scouts are 16-17. One of the main things you have to do to earn it is plan and develop a service project. Comparing mine to another one I volunteered at, I had my project much more planned out, under control, and organized than the other one. And trust me, there is a lot of pressure not to screw up in front of the adults that are going to decide if you earn the rank or not. When I went for my final review with a District Board I was passed unanimously without even being asked to leave the room for discussion. As I said earlier, I didn't go through all of that to feel good about myself, but show that there are definitely younger people that can handle things better than those older.
Not necessarily. These people were about to age out. They had just a few months to complete this, and they wanted it. I had 4 years. Also, my leaders had the liberty to not let me work on it. One of them said that normally if someone my age approached him about Eagle Scout, he'd tell them to wait. My maturity was very important in that decision.All that this means is that you care more about being an Eagle Scout than these other people.
After reading your first post, I am still not convinced that this is the case. You said that you had an excellent project, which I will not doubt. I think that if these older people wanted to become an Eagle Scout they would have put just as much time into it as you. When you get older you have more responsibilities and more worries on your hand. A 16 year old quite possibly has a job and school grades that are actually meaningful because they will need the grades to get into university. A 14 year old doesn't really have to worry about much at all.Not necessarily. These people were about to age out. They had just a few months to complete this, and they wanted it. I had 4 years. Also, my leaders had the liberty to not let me work on it. One of them said that normally if someone my age approached him about Eagle Scout, he'd tell them to wait. My maturity was very important in that decision.
It's scientifically proven that people who are 16, are more mature than those 13 or younger.
I knew someone was going to pull the "science-says" card, so I decided to use my own resources and do my own research. I pulled a good article from the Journal of Adolescent Health titled, "Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy", published on June 4, 2009. The abstract is given HERE, the abstract is given HERE, and I think the section that is most portent to this discussion is given HERE.Show me those studies!
At the same time, there are a handful of 13 year old mods who are still staff here coming up on 3+ months now. Don't let a few bad examples ignore the good ones.If you disagree about there being an age limit you're basically delusional. I honestly don't even believe in age exceptions, cause the true examples of age exceptions: (Duckluv, Darkrai, Tironas) all gave up their positions after having the job for like a month.
While organizational skills are important, the most essential thing we're looking for is emotional control, mental stability, and social comprehension, three elements which are normally wrapped up into the convenient term, "Maturity." We can deal with people being disorganized, especially since we can train through that or design a system for them that works. But we can't teach people how to not fly off the handle at a few teamers if they can't control themselves due to a lack of neurological development. We look for good, stable candidates, then we train them to do their job; hiring the other way around almost never works.Most young people cannot deal with the organisation skills required to be a successful mod.
This is kind of what I meant, but I tend not to post massive replies to stuff often. (and I never seem to achieve the clarity I am aiming for, which you can)While organizational skills are important, the most essential thing we're looking for is emotional control, mental stability, and social comprehension, three elements which are normally wrapped up into the convenient term, "Maturity." We can deal with people being disorganized, especially since we can train through that or design a system for them that works. But we can't teach people how to not fly off the handle at a few teamers if they can't control themselves due to a lack of neurological development. We look for good, stable candidates, then we train them to do their job; hiring the other way around almost never works.
This list makes me feel bad about myselfLike RC said, I cannot find this true.
That year, I managed to;
Become House Captain and SRC President
Get Straight As in both semesters.
Organise the Market Day stalls for my grade (60 kids)
Get my idea picked for the Australian National Museum's replacement of K-Space
Get the top shifts at the school canteen (which meant more free food... Nomnomnomnom)
Get Active Member on the MCSG forums (hurhurhur)
Win the Australia National Schools Teams Championship in the Girls Primary Division as Captain of my team.
Coordinate the Yearbook 2013