<prompt> Human: Ok so basically like every other teenager I have been searching for independence and respect. This time after an argument with the parents, they decided that its time I start taking care of my life. I currently have a job paying a bit over minimum 8 an hour theyve decided that its time I start getting rides from people or Uber to work. The fee is 11 at minimum with LYFT. My idea was to get a car but after Christmas shopping I only have 370 in the bank. Looking for cheap cars is easy and finding something around 1,600 to 4,000 isnt hard but I cant pull that for another few months. My question is: is taking a small loan out an option that I should look into? Ive never really heard of a 16 pulling a loan. I dont have a credit card either so would I need one? If thats not an option should I spend money to get to and from work? Im really lost at the moment and would appreciate some advice.  <response>: For the record, the reason youre mostly getting comments about how impossible this is for you, is because it is impossible. Your parents knew that. You were set up to fail.You cant be independent at 16. You think you can, but your parents just gave you the ultimate wake up call. 370 is at best a 2 month care payment.The fact that every one of your solutions is going into debt is why this is a bad idea.My best financial advice? Mend the fences with your parents. You cant afford the independence you want, but if you work with your parents, they may provide it.As for respect... well, that something you earn by your interactions, you cant demand that. If you think you arent being respected, no argument will solve that. Only adult and informed conversations will.You dont need financial advice yet. Your financial advice is youre too broke to do anything. Im not saying this as some old guyI dont even have a kid yet Im saying this honestly, hoping you take this advice to heart.If you want me to tear apart your financial situation I can and will... but theres not really a point. 16k a year will not get you anywhere in life. You cant make that a sustainable income. Youre overwhelmed because you will never have an answer.P.S.You cant get a loan as a minorYou cant get a CC as a minorYoure lost because youre trying to solve an unsolvable problem.Reconcile with your parents. Theyre just teaching you a lesson that youre hopefully realizing by now. 