Minor Considering Emancipation

My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Virginia

First, a couple things about me:
I'm 16-years-old. My birthday is June 18
I do not hate my parents. I respect them and their rules.
I am not mentally sick, unstable, or suicidal.
I have a GED

Now, my story.
Getting the GED was my idea. The agreement was that I'd begin furthering my education promptly after receiving my diploma. However, after getting my GED, my parents suddenly had a change of heart where they no longer feel comfortable allowing me to progress with my life (which includes beginning college) until I'm AT LEAST 19 (although by 18 they no longer have a say in the matter) therefore leaving me at home all day simply bumming.

So after twisting their arms I managed to gain the ability to get a couple part time jobs, however I'm still extremely dissatisfied with my near future they're pressing me towards, as the next year-and-a-half are essentially going to be a gigantic waste of my valuable time.

I've done the calculations, and I have the ability to live alone and still afford a high education.
Soon, I'll also be achieving Eagle rank in BSA

That is where emancipation comes in.
I'm just trying to progress with my life. My time is precious and right now they're wasting a year-and-a-half of it.

I understand a bazillion other children have seeked emancipation just as I have. I just need to know if I'd be wasting my time, or if I can make a legitimate case for myself.

I'm sincerely grateful for your taking the time to read this and share your insight.

You're 16, and earning enough to support yourself? Full market rent, utilities, food, clothing, health insurance, transportation, sundries?

Yessir. I work with a big company as lead website developer/database manager (The name of the company shall remain anonymous)

The part-time job (currently I have 1) is merely to soak up my unused time.

What is your approximate monthly net income?

I still live with my parents, so I essentially retain my gross income as I have no real expenses.

Which is what?

Approx. $20,000

Yearly, of course.

A gross income of $20,000?

Then the answer is, you're wasting your time. That is not enough to pay all your own expenses.

Is that what the judge would rule? Because, to my understanding, it's very possible - albeit difficult - to live on $20k/yr

I've seen it done before

Judges look for reasons to deny emancipation petitions. It sounds as if your parents are not in favor of the idea, nor is there really any valid reason for you to be emancipated. You don't NEED it; you just WANT it. Therefore, a judge is likely to rule against you even if you had an income that was more than sufficient. Given that it is not, I wouldn't hold my breath expecting a favorable resolution to this question.