100% this. My favourite new colleague is an intern. Why? Because watching them grow just like I once did is worth every penny.

(Ps: yes, I'd rather have two passionate, eager interns under my wings than one burnt-out senior by my side.)

Those saying it's fine come from a good place. I come from a world where we see young people groomed, pursued and manipulated. There is no serious reason to posting your age as a minor on an adult forum.