Yeah dude. But at the end of the day its a decision that people make coz they prefer it that way. But one thing for sho is that your mate is gonna have a big shock to the system if he dont grow up quick.
His got it easy but if he dont learn how to look after himself, he woulda had plenty of years easy or easier but when the time comes he will regret it for sho and probably have more years of struggel then he did have easy. get me man....
Jus be proud of what ya achieveing yaself and dont even bother thinking about his mistakes or life or you can do is give him advice-if he takes it in great, if he dont fuck it his problem.Just dont let him drag you down the same path.

Eazy brah....