It’s the excitement, even middle aged nsc’ers are drawn to the videos.
Not identical circumstances, but when ours talked about kinda similar stuff and doesn’t listen (completely normal for that age), I emphasised the implications from making the one ‘mistake’ …. eg blocking half the career...
Sounds like me. Generally a pacifist, but I do have a particular set of skills, making me a nightmare for anyone who thinks they can take liberties. Particularly on Brighton turf.