Ace two.... suited and unsuited

[ofcrtville]

I recently have been having a problem with playing Ace 2 whether it is suited or not. I tend to shy away from it i feel it is a trap hand, confidence of an ace but the lack of strenght with a 2. I know it has a lot power if a flush is made and there is always a straight but you are playing with the low end and a 67 had you beat if you make your 3 4 5 needed. Am i wrong for shyinga way from this hand or should i play it, at least to the flop? any suggestions for playing this hand would be great.
thanks for any comments in advance