True.On the other hand, if I were the parent of a 12- to 15-year-old female pair skater who was ready to start learning triple twists and triple throws and lasso lifts, I'd rather have her learn them with a young man who is more physically and emotionally mature than with a boy close to her own age.
And I think we sometimes forget how dangerous pair skating is for the male partner. The men need strong nerves, maturity can certainly help.