Does anyone else despise catch up xp?

Nothing feels worse than being a jungler getting an early lead so you invade the enemy constantly. They are 3 levels down with half your items and then 5 minutes later they are your same level or higher due to the way catch up xp works. I understand how if someone disconnects it sucks to be behind, or how losing a few trades can put you behind in lane, but isn't that the point? Why are players getting a boost for playing badly? So many times I get ahead but by mid game my lead in experience is nearly gone