Immature Nihilism
The immature nihilist continues to seek an authority figure to define purpose and meaning.
When a child, we don't tend to think that maybe there is no ultimate purpose. Mummy and daddy tell us what to do and even guide us on our attitudes. Work hard, be polite, don't crap your pants, smile, be productive, leave no doubt in a child's mind, and such a child will probably be told directly or infer what the ultimate purpose of their activity is. …