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Yes and no, I think it depends on the child. As a whole, I believe that 16+ should be doing something, but it doesn't have to be a job.
For example: with my parents, you have to have something. So for me, I knew what path I was taking, I knew that it would be college. Instead of working I spent that time doing Athletics, volunteer work, school clubs etc....
If I wasn't planning on going to college, my parents would of told me to work at 16. I wouldn't just get to hang around and do nothing.
If there grades are good, yes I think it is a good ideal for them to have a part time job...even if it is only on weekends.
It helps bring about maturity, and contributes to a sense of responsibility and teaches discipline and adds self esteem. So, I see it as a good thing.
of course!! we pamper the little darlings soooo much ,,,,, many lack coping skills,,,or real life/working/discipline skills,,
kids should have working discipline at a young age,,
get it thru there head,,,the harder they work and apply themselves the more they can achieve,,
This. Children need to learn how to hustle, how to manage their time efficiently. As opposed to working jobs where they are just punching the clock, they should work jobs where the better/faster they perform, the higher their compensation. I worked many jobs growing up, delivering newspapers (there is one that is going away), cutting lawns, working a few hours a day after school in a family friend's office, tutoring, coat check/busing/waiting tables.
I picked up different skills from each of those, but none were as valuable as the skills I picked up working at a fine dining restaurant. Learned about many different foods/drinks/wine, how to properly serve a 5-7 course meal, how to give great service and most importantly, how to hustle to get extra tables, as the more customers we served the more money (tips) we earned.
My challenge these days is the amount of time that school sports take up during the off-season and the impact that has on working. My oldest plays baseball, which between the summer team and travel team is a 6 day a week commitment. He has several teammates who play football and baseball. Football practice (plus weightlifting) is 6 days a week from 7 to 2 (and this is during the summer), then baseball is in the afternoons/evenings 3 days per week. Where is the time to work any significant hours at a job?
Yes. I worked about 30+ hours a week during school, I was president of two clubs, I was not athletic so no sports, but I did a lot of Volunteer work at various organizations. I won't make my kids work as many hours as I did but they will work. It teaches time management, organization, to be hard working but also to stick up for yourself when you just need time to yourself. Work is great for kids, unless they are planning on going to a prestigious college, or if they want to focus on all academics.
This. Children need to learn how to hustle, how to manage their time efficiently. As opposed to working jobs where they are just punching the clock, they should work jobs where the better/faster they perform, the higher their compensation. I worked many jobs growing up, delivering newspapers (there is one that is going away), cutting lawns, working a few hours a day after school in a family friend's office, tutoring, coat check/busing/waiting tables.
I picked up different skills from each of those, but none were as valuable as the skills I picked up working at a fine dining restaurant. Learned about many different foods/drinks/wine, how to properly serve a 5-7 course meal, how to give great service and most importantly, how to hustle to get extra tables, as the more customers we served the more money (tips) we earned.
Many of those jobs you listed are going away for high school kids. Mowing lawns for example is now done by lawn service companies; many restaurants now days only want over 18 or even 21 because they don't have hour restrictions and can serve alcohol.
No, the kids will have a lot of time ahead of them to participate in the rat race. Give them some time to spend developing their intellect, not just their a**-kissing skills.
No, the kids will have a lot of time ahead of them to participate in the rat race. Give them some time to spend developing their intellect, not just their a**-kissing skills.
It seems many have perfected that at home. What about learning basic work habits like showing up on time properly attired, leaving the telephone in the pocket and working diligently for an entire shift. That could be the most important thing on their resume when looking for that first "real job."
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