 Should My Teen Get A Job? |
| javaprof23 |
 Feb 18 2005, 12:16 AM
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I think it would be a good experience for my daughter to get a job. Nothing big or time consuming. Maybe a fast food restaurant or the library... Anyway, my dh thinks she should try her hand at selling some handicraft (she knows how to make glass beads) or some of her artwork. She isn't driving on her own yet, so we would have to drive her to work at this point. This is a drawback, but I think it would be good for her to have the responsibility of a job. I'm afraid she's going to turn out to be a starving artist and live at home until she's 40!!! (She has an aunt that was like this)
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| Melanie |
Feb 18 2005, 01:15 AM
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I worked at the public library from age 15 to age 18. It was a very good experience for me, and I enjoyed it very much. It gave me a chance to help my parents with buying my own clothes and such, and gave me a sense of independence, which is important for many teenagers.
The question is, though, does your daughter want to get a job? If not, and the family isn't facing some sort of financial crisis, it might not hurt to let her wait until she has officially graduated high school (or turns 18). Let her enjoy her last few years learning and being a kid if that's what she wants to do. I think your husband has a good idea - I knew a girl in high school who made as much money as I did selling her metal sculptures! She had a blast. It's funny - I've been thinking about jobs lately, too. My nine year old boy is aching to go out and earn money (shoveling snow and such) but I've been putting him off!  Good luck! Melanie |
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| Ranchermom |
Feb 18 2005, 02:23 AM
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Thats interesting...
As soon as my son is old enough we as a family are going to start to volunteer, maybe the library or meals on wheels program. I want my daughter to volunteer at the Vet clinic since that is what field she wants to get into someday. I think it will be good experience for her to see if she actually likes this kind of job. Have you consider just volunteering? We are not to worried about her making more money, she does her own business since she was 8yr with her rabbit business. On the bright side of working for money you could have them start saving up for a car for college or even college itself Sam |
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| quiltinmommy |
Feb 18 2005, 11:48 AM
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I think it's extremely worthwhile for kids to have jobs. I worked at 2 places in addition to going to high school. I will encourage my kids to work...especailly if they want thigs like cars and fancy clothing!
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| Blaise |
Feb 18 2005, 12:05 PM
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I think a job is perfect for teenagers!! It teaches them real world responsibility.
 
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| Donna |
Feb 18 2005, 12:49 PM
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If there is time for a job and if she wants one, go for it.
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| chocolatechic |
Feb 18 2005, 12:59 PM
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Dean wants a job as soon as he is old enough too.
So does Kirs. |
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| Michelle |
Feb 18 2005, 09:58 PM
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My boys started their own business, and they learned alot from it. Now...they are getting asked by contractors and other businessmen to come work for them. The business men saw their discipline, and work ethics, so that has helped them be able to go beyond.
WHy did they stop their business? THey decided they didn't want to mow lawns and clean gutters for a living! 
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| javaprof23 |
Feb 19 2005, 12:13 AM
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Thanks everybody!
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| AKHomemom |
Feb 19 2005, 02:42 AM
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I know that I started babysitting when I was 12 and then about 13-14 I worked in the highschool cafeteria selling lunches. I was able to pay for 2 round trip ticket to Boston w/Mom to visit family, go to camp one year, go a youth mission trip and have some things that my parents weren't willing to pay for but didn't object to my having.
My son is wanting to earn money and we will be letting him do more of this this summer. I've told him that after he has taken a class on babysitting I will let him get started with that (he loves kids  ) and we will let him mow lawns if that is what he wants to do as well.So I guess my advice would be if she wants a job and is of age to do it then she should be able to do so. |
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| mtbriere |
Mar 7 2005, 08:29 PM
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I really think it's a great idea, for all the reasons everyone has mentioned so far. However, I also think it is up to the child to exhibit the responsibility to work AND complete schoolwork and home obligations. My 14 yo I'm sure would have no problems, but my other 2...
Trish |
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