Should teenagers get after-school jobs?

When I was a teenager, I honestly hated the thought of growing up. Knowing that I would need to eventually get a job to actually support myself just make me anxious. I didn't even get my first job until I was 20, and honestly part of me is glad I was able to enjoy my time in high school without having to worry about homework and actual work. I got to enjoy having less responsibilities than other teens with jobs. On the other hand, it teaches teens how to be responsible. I could have possibly saved up some money to help support my family and myself. But knowing me, I'd probably end up spending my paychecks on video games. :V
 
I am someone that believes that once a child reaches the age of 13 they should be able to get a job that is suitable for their age that works around their schooling, something like a paper round is one that is popular in my country that allows them to work and be paid a small amount each week. I believe that allowing them to work reasonable jobs for their age, it teaches them responsibility and also how to manage money as well.
 
I'm on the fence about this,
as everyone is entitled to get a job at the right age, but i think people should focus on school during to finished.

as a lot of people regret not getting their year 12, or even finishing as they grow up, i think work is a distraction while at school and it should be a requirement to not be working while studying at school until finished. as i feel like finishing school is important for everyone and should be completed.
 
Henrywrites said:
It is okay for teenagers to get the job. This will help them work on improving their financial intelligence.
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I don't disagree with what you saying, or agree but, teenagers shouldn't be able to get jobs during studies, yes it does improve their financial intelligence but also distracts them studies, which is also important for intelligence as well.
 
guyyanthony said:
I don't disagree with what you saying, or agree but, teenagers shouldn't be able to get jobs during studies, yes it does improve their financial intelligence but also distracts them studies, which is also important for intelligence as well.
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What I feel is important to consider is the importance of decision-making and prioritisation skills in the workplace. Balancing studies and work is a good place to start, IMO.

Happiness is just as important IMO, not everyone is academic. I think it needs to become more accepted in society. So, another thing I think is crucial to consider is, where does the student want to be career-wise? If they don't care for a job that requires strong academic credentials, I feel that a job would be suitable. Sure, school is vital up to a certain point; however, further education can be gained from many other sources than the traditional route.

I feel like schools care about their results and have a tendency to push their ambitions onto students without consideration given to the student's long-term goal. There are numerous apprenticeships available, however there's a lack of awareness due to the school not properly educating students on all possible options.

We all have our opinions and I just love over-analysing arguments :D My friends call me the over-analyser :p
 
~ True Legend ~ said:
Balancing studies and work is a good place to start
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This is true. Each parent needs to figure out what their kids are capable of getting done. One child could balance both a job and school. While the other can't. Most will tests the waters and makeup their minds a little bit down the road. So it starts with the parent doing a good job watching what is going on with the kids.
 
fords8 said:
Each parent needs to figure out what their kids are capable of getting done.
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I think kids should have the ultimate decision as it's their future.
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Personally not a fan of the "do as you're told" mentality kids are taught as school.
 
~ True Legend ~ said:
I think kids should have the ultimate decision as it's their future.
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Not at 13 - 16. 17 and 18 you talk about it more with your children. As a parent you will know which kid you can let go of a little faster than the other. They get older, then it turns into you giving them advice on things. They can take it or leave it.

Yes I have 4 kids. 4 grandsons too. They are on their own now (the kids). So didn't address means they can do as they want.
 
fords8 said:
So didn't address means they can do as they want.
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???

fords8 said:
Not at 13 - 16. 17 and 18 you talk about it more with your children.
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IDK about USA laws, but in the UK you can leave home at the age of 16. That's also the age you can legally get married without parental consent.
I think 15-16 is the perfect age where children should have the right to make decisions on their career.
I also feel that parents are pushed to make their own decisions based on what's considered to be the traditional route into high-paying jobs. Perhaps there should be some kinda independent court to judge conflicts between a child and parent. Or a mandate to have family counselling/mediation during a disagreement between the child and parent that will impact the child's future greatly.
 
~ True Legend ~ said:
I think 15-16 is the perfect age where children should have the right to make decisions on their career.
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That is to young. A lot of kids have no idea what they want until they are 30. Of course you have kids that go for it and know.

Also we are going off topic. This is about should kids work and go to school. Sorry everyone. My bad!
 
fords8 said:
Also we are going off topic. This is about should kids work and go to school. Sorry everyone. My bad!
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No, my bad! :p I don't think there's any issue as long as the conversation flows I think it's good for the forum for debates to be conversational in fact. :)

Just as everyone is of course welcome to add their views on the original subject, they are also welcome to join in our conversation :D
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This definitely has relevance to the subject. I wouldn't call it off-topic.
Unless you intend there to be no conversation, but in that instance I can't really see the forum becoming more active to be blunt lol
 
Nomad said:
I think education should be the first priority for kids. They should be encouraged to get jobs only after completing their studies. parents should fund education for kids, if parents cannot fund, the state should fund kids' education.
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At whata ge do you think kids should leave school in that case?
 
Ravenfreak said:
When I was a teenager, I honestly hated the thought of growing up. Knowing that I would need to eventually get a job to actually support myself just make me anxious. I didn't even get my first job until I was 20, and honestly part of me is glad I was able to enjoy my time in high school without having to worry about homework and actual work. I got to enjoy having less responsibilities than other teens with jobs. On the other hand, it teaches teens how to be responsible. I could have possibly saved up some money to help support my family and myself. But knowing me, I'd probably end up spending my paychecks on video games. :V
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I agree with you. The kids should be left to continue with their studies peacefully without the stress for them being compelled to work.
The work can destruct the learning cycle of the young people and they would eventually fail at school.
 
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