first off it has really nothing to do with age. the problem is the high pitched "squeeky" voice. for me personally, i get a headache hearing it continuously through a headset. it is NOT okay to bully anyone, i just wont play. if its manageable without communicating i will definitely just mute them and continue playing. my 10 year old son plays this game also, sometimes with me. He does not have a mic and he understands why.