[ozzymandus]

This kid's situation is his own choice. Sad, in a way, but not "society's" fault.

[Feiny]

Exactly, I lived in Hollywood & saw these "kids" all the time. Many come with big dreams & get taken advantage of....this is an old story. It has been going on for decades. I moved to LA when I was young, but I had the sense to graduate from college first.