Sure, as long as it doesn't interfere with their studies.
Should students have a after school job?
Whatever prepares you for what you want to do.
Younger me:
- 1 hour gym
- 6 hours school
- 1 hour sports
- 4 hours sorting library books
- 4 hours homework and tutoring
- 8 hours sleep
Adult me:
- 3 hours exercise
- 12 hours "work"
- 3 hours family
- 4 hours sleep
- 2 hours of reading/"working"/staring blankly into space/browsing blurtit/replying emails/napping/
It depends on the student and the circumastances. I didn't but I had to step up and fill in because my mom, a single mother, worked two jobs. I made sure my brother and I got to and from school. I took my mom to and from her second job. I cooked and made sure everyone ate when they needed to eat. (My mom would go to work before my brother finished practice.) I also did the grocery shopping, and many other errands. So I didn't have time for a job. Both my brothers were in sports year round so they didn't have time either. We also didn't have designer clothes or our own cars.
My step-daughter saved up and paid for half the cost of her car. We paid the other half and her mom and step-dad paid for new ties and brakes. She then got a job for a few hours after school to pay for her insurance and gas money and anything special she wanted to buy. She remained on the honor role the whole time.
I haven't seen you here for awhile. Are you doing ok?
I agree with most here, it depends on the child . I had to work to help buy clothes for my siblings for school but my daughter didn't have to work but wanted her own money. Her first job was at 14 as a seating hostess for a neighborhood restaurant, and she got good grades. My son didn't have a high school job. It sure can keep some out of trouble I think .
Yes. Life is about balancing responsibilities and learning priorities. Finding time for a job, builds character, and helps the child develop self esteem and confidence for when they have to embark into the world on their own. It also establishes whether there is a general want/need to pursue college.
It will lessen the anxiety of "Leaving the Nest" for both sides.
When I was in high school, I was responsible for my three younger siblings, was in choir at school (lots of practice time involved there), had a part time job at a movie theatre, had school work and babysat for a family of four kids in my spare time.
It depends on the kid. My younger sister absolutely could not handle having a job in high school. She couldn't split her attention that way. She was also in choir, was in a local theatre group with several performances during the year and had her share of homework.
So what works for one kid may not work for another. You have to base your decision on a case-by-case basis.
