Are young freelancers at a disadvantage when starting out?

Are young freelancers at a disadvantage when starting out?

When in life you want to be able to step in a field at least with some kind of experience, I know people that goes for jobs and do not get the job even if they are qualified in terms of education but due to the lack of experience.

And, that is not the worker's fault as you can have all the higher level education you want but can't gain experience unless someone gives you opportunity or a foot in the door.

And, let's face it, some freelancers start out in high school or just going into college and not even graduated. So they don't even have the education factor to weigh on their side.

In my view, the lack of both education and experience can weight heavily against that young person starting out.

And yes it's very easy to talk about a freelancer succeeding at any age.

But most times, that's in reference to an older person who has massive life experience on real world jobs and at previous freelance jobs. So it's not like their age is a hindrance as it indicates they had more time to practice at the things that a buyer might want. Not so with a young person, teens or just a little older.

So when it comes to working for yourself I want to know do you think it's possible for a young free lancers to get a head in this business or do you feel like a real job you have to come in with a little more experience and knowledge to get ahead ?