HSvIJ how do you mean he squandered it? By not stoping the thief that ends up killing his uncle? That may be true, but after he realized that he uses his power to save people, even thoughs that hate him and make him out to be an enemy. I'm sure batman isn't friends with every good guy (news outlets, police, and such) but he chooses to do it. I know Spidey choices to but his life as Spider-Man greatly effects his personal life and relationships. He has no one to confide in (well at least not till the later issues, but im not that far yet) and his dual identity is constantly driving people away and hurting those he loves the most. Plus he's always broke
(a problem Bruce Wayne never has)So if your just referring to the event that made them become the super-hero they are thats one thing, but if you're talking about their life as a whole, i think Spidey wins hands down (at least as far as im concerened with what i know about the two characters). You may be able to argue that The Bats isnt quite right in the head, but it wouldnt be too hard to say the same for Peter, Spider-Man protects the city from criminals, risking his life, only to be hated by the majority of the town, and to alienate those he cares about the most. I dont blame him on the countless times he almost gave it up (hence his staying spidey could classify him as a nut job)
-Darth Simon