Is life better as a teen or an adult?

As a young teen, I don't have to worry about paying a mortgage or bills, for school is pretty much my life. Most adolescences do not work a full time job and do not have to worry about providing for themselves and others. To me, my teenage life is very simplistic, yet as busy as ever. For either schools or extra curricular activities, I'm always on the run and working. This can get super exhausting . Right now, I average about five hours of sleep per night which isn't my idea of fun. At this stage in my life, I still have to operate around my parents schedule to get anything done, which can be a pain. As an adult you get paid for what work your donig; school you do not. Also adults have more legal rights such as drinking. Even though the responsibilities of an adult are overwhelming you have more freedom. So I ask is life better as a teen or an adult?