<prompt> Human: Im turning 18 in 2 weeks and I would like to be able to access my money if I can say. there is not a lot just around 5k from my bar mitzvah and grandmas chrimast gift. My parents give me 0 money for myself since October because they dont want me spending it in weed. I still have to finish highschool. Im going into my senior year next year. They will probably not agree to give me the money but are they legally required to do so?. Also I live in France if that changes anythingAssistant: Hold up. Your family gave you money for college, and youre asking us if you can access it the year before college? I hope you have a damn good reason!Whether you CAN access it depends on what kind of account it is being held in: Is it a regular account in your name? Is it one that is tax-advantaged so long as you spend it on school? Is it still in their own accounts, but earmarked for your education?But SHOULD you access it? How do you want to spend this money- is it a want or a need? Is your family feeding you, clothing you, sheltering you until you are 18? Then you probably dont need to spend this money before then.If you take the money and waste it now, you are less likely to receive their help in the future, and youre going to really need it then. Once you spend it, its gone. Youve done the right thing by coming to rpersonalfinance. You are about to become an adult, and this is a great place to get educated on financial matters.Human: Yes my parents feed me very well etc and pay my school which is really expensive IB . TBH I dont need the money. And I will of course not use it all I would just like to take 100 or 200 euros depending on the amount in there for my weed this summer and not touch it again until college. Also Im planning on finding a job for this summer in this small island that I know well. And also I would like to work a little bit next year because I need to pay part of the school fee. Its around 40k. Ty UK and boarding school : and I will ask them later what kind of account it is. Ty for the insight  <response>: Im not going to sugar coat this for you, I think its the worst use of 200 euros that you can think of. And Im not even against weed.Literally lighting 200 euros on fire so you can feel hungry and silly for a few nights, and so your friends will like you when you share, is a crap use of your money. Later on youre going to want to do something like start a business, buy a girl an engagement ring, or get an apartment, and youll really wish you still had those 200 euros.If youve got a psychological addiction to weed, do something about that. Otherwise, just bum off of someone else this summer. Can you do something else to feel good this summer? Something that doesnt cost the same amount as half a months rent? 