I can’t understand why it should be degrading to a young child!
My brothers always came rushing home to tell us after they were given either hagbah or galila- and no my brothers are not nebs!
It is considered very special for a young boy in our shul to get this kavod as it is usually given to bachurim- not older ones, just regular teenagers.
I realize now how thankful I should be that we daven in a shul that truly honors its members and the torah!