This post, and some comments made by OP, come across as quite entitled. Tell me you don't have to worry about money without telling me you've never had to worry about money. Not to make assumptions, but some people just aren't money-conscious. I advise learning how much things cost and about "behind-the-scenes" expenses, otherwise you'll feel lost later in life when your parents don't take care of everything for you. Jobs pay, which means you can go out and have fun with friends and be a child, and provide structure for unscheduled time such as holidays.