Pros And Cons Of A Working Teen

The Pros and Cons of Teen Jobs

There are arguments both for and against a teenager getting a job, especially during the school year.

Pros

• 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

Cons

• 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

The question may come down to yourself an individual : Am I  ready for a job? Can I handle working and still maintain good grades? Why do I want to work?

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