As an older person, I'd say the younger generation is worth more than others. I want to prioritize young people's futures over mine. The opposite -- sacrificing the next generation's well-being for mine is downright criminal and an abuse of power.

Of course, it's not a dichotomy. I think we can both have reasonable welfare.

I took it to imply that the youth will have to live with the consequences of this vote for a much longer time period than the majority of folks who voted to leave.

Which has the same consequence. Alternatively, they'll have longer to change things than the older generation too.

I like your alternatively. Thank you for the optimism.

There is a saying I can't fully remember about the nobility of an old man planting a tree, knowing he will never sit in its shade.

At which point should you switch from trying to shape your generation's future to trying to shape the next one's?

They aren't, but they should be worth more, since long term policies affect them more.