After School Activities: Part Time Jobs For Your Teenager

August 26, 2007

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During the teen years, your child may want and need more things. Allowing your child to have a part time job may be a good way to offset your expenses and teach your teenager the skills needed to manage money. The following information will help you decide how, when, and if you should encourage your teenager to get a part time job.

In order to learn responsibility, discipline, and establish a good work ethic, part time jobs for teens is a way to achieve all of these goals, which will be beneficial to them later in life.

It was recently reported that the job market for teens has risen, but that the number of teens applying for part time jobs has decreased. This is due in part to the fact that some teens do not want to work at menial jobs. As an incentive to increase the number of teens to apply for jobs, the current hourly wage has been raised to $7.50 an hour.

The report went on to suggest that teens are particularly looking for part time jobs in the technology and business sectors, but unless they have the acumen to handle these types of positions, they have to settle for less fulfilling ones.

For teens who are thinking about earning extra cash either after school or during summer vacation, there are a variety of positions available, including: tutoring, babysitting, working at well-known fast food chains or ice cream parlors, working for the city or working in an office.

No matter what positions are available, it would be advantageous for teens to begin working so they can learn about different industries, establish a good working record, and make connections with employers for future full time employment.

While the current wage may not seem like a great deal of money, a teen can make a nice sum over the summer months. It’s also a good idea to apply to different types of jobs to determine if it’s suitable. Teens learn early on that a good education will reap beneficial rewards when they graduate college. It is estimated that a college graduate with a degree in technology or economics can command over $100,000 in salary and benefits. That’s a hunk of change.

The advice to teens is not to be picky when applying for their first job. It can lead to other areas of interest and establish working relationships which can be fruitful in years to come.

To learn more, check out the Mom’s Talk Guide to Raising Happy & Healthy Kids - Tips and resources address nutrition, exercise, sleep, routines, and much more.

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