Running a nation is an arduous task, and in the present times, more and more young people are holding top positions in government offices. Some people opine that this situation is good, whereas others are skeptical about it. In the following paragraphs, I intend to discuss both views. I, personally, side with the former view.
There are many reasons why some people are in favor of young people holding positions of power. To begin with, the youth are enthusiastic and zealous. They have a great vision and the spirit to take the nation forward. They are not confined to conventions and are willing to try new things. They are ready to face challenges. Secondly, they are better physically, which enables them to fulfill some tough jobs.
Furthermore, young leaders could be a source of inspiration for the youth to step forward and do something for the benefit of the country. Finally, the young have a clean track record, and the younger leaders are less prone to corruption and similar asocial activities than the old ones whose aim is to be in the seats of power somehow. Only youth has the innocence, which can drive the country forward.
On the other hand, the main reason given by those who think that it is not proper to give the reins of the nation into raw hands is that the young are impatient and lack social experience. Any of their hasty decisions may have serious consequences. They believe that the important posts should be in the hands of the more experienced sexagenarians and octogenarians.
Summing up, in the present scenario, it is better to let the energetic youth take the nation forward by offering them important posts in the government. An emerging nation may not be able to cope with the conventional style of functioning of the elderly.