This says that young people (especially men, before facial hair grows) are inexperienced and cannot be trusted with important tasks. It's a stereotype about youth.
It reflects a traditional respect for age and experience. In old China, elders held authority, and youth was associated with impulsiveness.
It's a cautionary reminder to value experience over enthusiasm. It also serves to protect the social hierarchy, keeping young people in subordinate roles until they 'prove' themselves.
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