What do you think of me hacking accounts from a major social website when I was a tween?
That sounds illegal. Were you just hacking or doing something in addition to that?
Yes, I hacked to prove them I was better at what they do.
Its good to understand how to use technology, however it is not good to take advantage of your knowledge. Hacking a site just to show you are better is a pretty immoral thing to do.
But it's normal for teenagers to explore different things.
It is normal for teens to explore but when it comes to illegal stuff you can still get in trouble. But you should use your technical skills for good, they can be very useful in the workforce.