Hey, I remember when 50 cents of "good Gulf" would get you to the movie and back.
The OP is mistaking asshole for old. As much as the 'youts' think they're synonymous, being an asshole is not limited to the old.
As far as experience being a better teacher, I'd have to agree. Just because the OP has no experience, doesn't mean it's worthless. I had a well respected anthropology professor albeit apolitical, make a comment that farmers tend to be Republicans because they're conservative. I did my best to set him straight without belittling him in front of the 'youts' who were too busy trying to look interested to pay attention anyways.