When Does Age of a Team Not Matter?

[Cartwright]

When does the age of a team not matter? With robot-making, the age can start "not mattering" at 3 or 4 years, yes I agree. However, FIRST obviously calls teams to reach above notions of robotics and engineering to ideals centered around service and making change. As a senior in high school, I am still learning the lessons of community service and the impact of FIRST messages. I think as a team, that sort of maturity comes with age and progress. Teams have to cultivate a spirit of service within their team that often is not possible to produce within just a senior's four years in high school. So, when does a team's age matter? I think it begins mattering when a team desires to become a serious, well-rounded team that tries to educate students on issues beyond robotics.

- Jamie