This is another HUGE misconception that older people have these days.

he is 19 years old. he is no longer an adult who should be able to provide for himself and be doing better and more successful. this is ********. YES, he definitely should be trying to find a job and trying to further himself, but it doesnt always work out and especially not these days.

kids aged 18-25 have less than a 50% chance of finding a job at all.... more than half are unemployed. i've been looking for a job for 5 months, EVERYDAY.... and i still havent found anything because unfortunately there are just not enough jobs out there to give to the people looking.... which... who knows how many people apply per job....

we live in a new time where 3-generation homes are becoming the norm because most KIDS 18-25 have no possibility of being able to support themselves. I'm 21, im trying everyday to get a job, going to school, i come from a pretty well-off home (like right smack dab in middle class) and my sister did well, works for a bank and can afford her own place..... and because i got out of high school in a crappier economy it looks like i dont try as hard when i try really darn hard!!! I hate living here and my mom trying to "motivate me" to try harder when im already wanting to die because my efforts aren't getting me anywhere..... it makes me feel like a HUGE BURDEN. i have a feeling thats how this kid feels. Like a BURDEN.... i assume this because you described him as a BURDEN