I meant younger teens, say 14 years and under. Your character doesn't really count as they are almost 18. Leadership is more likely to fall to people of 20 above. My example would be glen from the show. He is probably the youngest adult, and he isn't given much control over group decisions and stuff. He is still respected by everyone, and he plays a valuable role, but it's not into any form of decision making. I meant more the people that have 8 and 12 year old characters. It's nothing against your character, it's just how things generally happen.