Suitable age and discretion

Okay kiddo, so when we're talking about suitable age and discretion we're really just talking about when it's okay to do certain things or talk about certain things in public, and how we decide when it's appropriate to do those things.

So, let's start with suitable age. You know how some things are only for grown-ups? Like driving a car, or drinking coffee? That's because those things are too hard or too dangerous for kids to do. So, we have to wait until we're older and stronger and more experienced before we can do them safely. That's why we have age limits on things like movies and video games and even some activities like riding certain rides at amusement parks. It's not that we don't think you can handle them eventually - we just want to make sure you're ready and that it's safe for you to do them first.

Now, let's talk about discretion. This is a fancy word that really just means using good judgment about what we say or do in public. Sometimes we might want to do or say something, but if it's not appropriate for the people around us, we have to use our discretion and either wait until we're somewhere else, or not do or say that thing at all. For example, if we're in church or at a funeral, we wouldn't want to be loud or silly, right? That's because those are serious and solemn occasions, and we want to show respect to the people there. We might also use discretion about what we wear, what we talk about with strangers, and how we behave in general. It's not about being fake or changing who we are - it's just about being considerate to the people around us and making sure we don't accidentally offend or upset them.

So, in summary, suitable age is about waiting until we're older and more experienced before we do certain things, while discretion is about using good judgment about what we say or do in public. Both are important for staying safe and being respectful to others.