Should My Teen Get A Job?

2008 March 04 by: Scott

Positive Factors To Consider In Allowing Your Child To Get A Job

Jobs can teach teenagers work skills they will need their whole lives, such as how to fill out an application, how to interview well, how to work responsibly, and how to get along with co-workers and superiors

Jobs can help teens feel more confident and independent

Jobs help teens develop a sense of responsibility

Students who work 10 to 15 hours a week during the school year earn higher grades than students who don’t work at all Jobs help teens learn to manage their money

Jobs cab help teens explore potential career paths

Some Negative Factors To Consider In Allowing Your Child To Get A Job

Teens who work more than 13 to 20 hours a week receive lower grades

Teens who work find it difficult to keep up extracurricular activities and friendships

Teens who work are more likely to use illegal drugs or alcohol

Overworked teens sleep and exercise less and spend less time with their families

Some Other factors To Consider:

* Does my teen get out of bed in the morning without prodding?
* Does my teen shower and have good hygiene?
* Does my teen make good choices?
* Does my teen take responsibility for mistakes?
* Does my teen get along with other teens and with adults?
* Does my teen handle criticism?
* Does my teen have good time management skills?