Have your mom call me...i'll straighten her out!!! Unfortunately, your at her mercy until you have a job. I know how you feel...i've been there. Back then, all I could do was wait for my birthday and Christmas to roll around. Then everything changed at 16. Got a driver's licence, then a job, and that's when my rc addiction went ballistic!! Now at 43, the addiction is still going strong. But one word of advice...if you can, KEEPEVERYTHINGthat you buy. I had sooooo many planes, boats, cars, trucks over the years that are not with me anymore from either selling, or just getting rid of when something new came along, or even a hot girlfriend who didnt see the point and made you sell your stuff (evenmy '70 chevelle) Im very lucky that I have a wife that doesnt care how much I spend on this stuff. Keep your interest alive my friend !!