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: For the young, the future is an abstract concept. Decisions are made based on immediate gratification or "the heat of the moment" rather than how an action might affect one’s life ten years down the line. Cultural Context

: Youth is often characterized by a lack of fear. Without the "scars" of past failures, young people are more likely to take risks that older generations would find illogical. cat_esti_tanar_nu_gandesti

: Parents and grandparents use it to caution the younger generation against making life-altering mistakes (e.g., regarding education, health, or relationships). : For the young, the future is an abstract concept

The phrase isn't necessarily an insult to intelligence, but rather a reflection of biological and experiential reality: : For the young

In Romanian culture, this phrase is often used in two distinct ways: