[Stingy Jack]

And don't worry too much about the real world. Just go to college. Not only will it give you the education you need to support yourself, but it is a great weaning process. A good transition from school to "the real world." You'll have plenty of chances to screw up in college, but it won't hurt you as bad as if you went straight to work from high school. Then, when you've graduated, you'll be pretty prepared to move on.