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I think 15 year olds should get jobs because they need to get things and their parents cant always
give them money... Also it teaches them responsibility... |
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I'm begging my mom to let me get a job, she feels im to young I want to make my own money. I wish
she pushed me the other way.
And on top of it im 15 so its even harder to get a job over those who are 17+ |
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 toni  29 Oct 2009 01:28
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That was what summer break was intended for; for kids to help out on the farm, but now all kids do
is screw around all summer. |
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Yes. I'm 14 and i want a Saturday job so i can actually earn money for what i want instead of taking
it off my mum.
Though it's hard finding work experience. Been trying for months. No one wants me. :( |
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That's two way different concepts. Just because smoeone has a job at 15 doesn't mean any number of
things can ruin that person's life. What's more, there are bratty kids who live their way into
entire carreers without any sense of preadolescent employment. Jobs at a young age are best when
the kids want to work and continue to work. It can be an extra burden for people more bound to the
notion of college and majoring and all that.
You might say the problem with your debate is that they should have jobs BY 15, when really 15 is
when they should start focusing on what's important to them and whether they need a job or to focus
on college. |
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I agree i been working since 15! These kids need to be taught the lesson of a dollar! |
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That's right but they should not have to have one |
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I'm for it because if teenagers over the age of 15 don't get a job, they will regret it in the
future. |
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My son is 16 now, and has had a job forever.....he is one of the most responsible young men I
know....he is also a person that show people young or old respect.....he works on farmers ranches
doing odd jobs. |
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Kids 15 and over should be able to choose whether they get a job or not. I am 15 and I am looking
for a job to earn money for college but you have to be 16 to even work at the Burger King. Having a
job helps students after college because it teaches them to have a work ethic.
Even if they don't go to college, getting a job at a burger place is better than having no job
and draining welfare programs. |
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I think that's a pretty good idea.
It gives the kid a sense of independence as they have more money for themselves and don't have to
ask for it from their parents all the time.
And, it teaches them to have a littles responsibility instead of sitting home in front of the TV all
the time. |
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I started work when I was 12! (This is in Scotland and I got paid atrociously...I think) Washing
dishes! Yay..
I think it's a good idea for a 15 year old to get a job as it is so rewarding making money for
yourself (finally).
Obviously, the job would only really take place in the summer. I did so for about half of my summer
holidays for 3 years. It wasn't fun but it was a challenge. |
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I think now days most teenagers want jobs in order to feel independent from their parents.-that's a
good thing which can help boost confidence. |
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In Australia, kids can have jobs when they turn 15, and it works. A job teaches kids responsibility,
accountability and the value of a dollar (about 95 US Cents) |
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Yes, I would like to appreciate the thinking for having a job for them by the time they turn fifteen
years of age. This is the dynamic platform and the competition is growing day by day. If a kid wants
to start exploring himself with the professional facts, we should appreciate his thinking, because
in this way a kid would get enough time to get immune with the hardcore reality. In addition to that
if the kids want to collect their pocket money from any part time job it would help them to grow
with self respect, and the hard reality will make them enough mature to understand the value of hard
earned money as well. Having a job is also helpful to make them established and enthusiastic towards
their future progress. |
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Yeah I totally agree, but the problem is most people wont employ people under the age of 16. |
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Yes I agree, children should work or volunteer so they can understand what life is like. People that
spoil their children, are just destroying them. |
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Kids who start working on part time jobs for a few hours a week grow up to be more responsible and
conscious of the role that they have to play. 15 year olds are old enough to assume responsibility
and get their life on track. It is true that education has to be of prime importance and that is how
it should be but working part time for one or two hours a day is not a bad idea.
When children start working at a young age they get to know how liabilities should be handled and
how budgets should be made to fit your expenses according to your pocket metaphorically speaking. |
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Yes they should. Teens are not kids. There are many jobs which they can do. E.g baby sitting,
personal services, taking private tuition etc It gives them sense of responsibility, value of money
and getting involve in world affairs. I think 2 or 3 hour job will be suitable for them, as they
have to study as well. |
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I'm for it because they don't need to be seating down all day playing video games and stuff |
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I do not think that kids should be allowed to work at all until they are 21 years old. Kids need to
take the time to enjoy their childhood. They will have many years to work in the future. They do not
need to be wasting their childhood flipping hamburgers. Instead, kids should be in school, playing
sports, and hanging out with their friends. There is plenty of time in life to work. Kids should
enjoy their childhood while they are young. They should raise the working age limit to 21. Above
all, kids are not mature enough to handle the stresses of today’s jobs. Too many kids today focus
on minimum wage jobs and give up their chances for a better job because their attention is on
flipping whoppers instead of studying in school. |
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I do think that some children under age 18 should have a job yes, but not by the time they are 15
years old. A child that young is normally entering high school at the freshman level. That is a
huge time in a child's life, it determines their stance in high school. These kids have so much
pressure on them at this age to find acceptance, to try out new activities, or to bear down and
study hard for those scholarships.
I think if a child is not involved in an extracurricular activity or is trying hard to make the
grades, they shouldn't be forced to have a job at age 15 years old. Sure, summer jobs like
babysitting, helping on the farm, mowing grass, etc is fine... But not anything else. Now, at age
16, when they can legally drive themselves to work and have nothing else to do, or the family needs
financial help, they should definitely get a job. It does teach responsibility and so many kids
need that. |
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I don't agree with this. Nowadays, there are more educational opportunities for children who have
just left school. Children need to concentrate on their studies and it isn't a good idea to force
them into the world of work when they know so little about it. At 15, children are still at school
and will be in the process of studying for their GCSEs. It certainly isn't a good idea for them to
enter the world of work whilst in the process of studying for something that may help them to get a
decent job later on.
At 15, children are still very young, so it's obvious that a computer game may appeal to them more
than a job. They have not yet had time to understand how important it is to have a fulfilling
career.
Children need to explore all the educational opportunities that are open to them before they get a
job. They need time to discover what type of career is right for them and work towards earning the
required qualifications for that career. After all, what can a child put on their CV at the age of
15? Nothing. Give them time to learn! |
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At age 15, children should focus on their education, course marks, sports, other extra-curricular
activities and volunteerism. A small summer job can certainly be a way to teach a 15 year old
responsibility and the value of money, but during the school year, it is best to focus on what will
most heavily impact the child's later development and prospects.
For example, delivering the paper every morning may earn a 15 year old a few extra dollars or
pounds, but in most cases it won't give him/her any valuable and relevant experience that could
strengthen a university application or prove useful when applying for a full-time job. On the other
hand, participating in after-school activities, such as live arts, a choir, sports teams or
volunteering in the neighbourhood are all impressive items when they appear on a CV and in many
cases, they can lead to university scholarships, better chances of admission to competitive programs
and even a career. |
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