A very good question! Maybe if the government realized that these could be taxable businesses, then people COULD do these sorts of jobs and become contributing members of society.
As an adult, I would not be impressed by anyone who is wrapped up in self and boasts of their accomplishments ~~When my children where in Jr. High they came home now and then with some exciting things their piers did over the week end. The one that stands out the most in my MEMORY is the kid...