Young people's concerns about a warming world and a strong focus on their future are an ‘‘entirely healthy thing’’, Premier Daniel Andrews says.

The Premier's stance puts him at odds with Prime Minister Scott Morrison who, in response to this week's impassioned speech by teenage Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, said the climate debate was subjecting children to ‘‘needless anxiety’’.

Daniel Andrews and Scott Morrison are in agreement on some things. Credit:AAP

‘‘We should let our kids be kids, teenagers be teenagers,’’ Mr Morrison said. ‘‘I don’t want our children to have anxieties about these issues.’’

But Mr Andrews said he did not think children were being distressed by a robust debate about climate change, instead applauding their advocacy efforts.