Hellobee Boards Topic: Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?

Hellobee Boards Topic: Do you want your LO to have a job in high school? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 06:22:46 +0000 LuLu Mom on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-76509 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:04:50 +0000 LuLu Mom 76509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ If they are in sports/activities that keeps them out of trouble then I don't think they have to have a job, however if they choose not to do anything after school I will have them work a PT job so they have some sort of responsibility. mrsjyw on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-76428 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:17:25 +0000 mrsjyw 76428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I worked at a tutoring center and private tutored for extra cash. DH always had a job in high school: busboy, tire tech, etc. We will def encourage children to work during hs, but not excessively. CameronsMomma on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-76343 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:14:26 +0000 CameronsMomma 76343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I worked all the way through high school, and the hubs didn't. You can totally see a difference in our work ethics now, and it's something that really bugs me. I'll be encouraging Cameron to get a job as soon as he's 15 and able to work. Even if it's only 1 or 2 shifts a week, I really believe in him earning his own money, saving and working towards bettering himself through a job. daniellemybelle on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-76218 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:05:03 +0000 daniellemybelle 76218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I go back and forth on this. I feel like I learned a lot of work ethic by having a job in high school, and I'm glad my parents didn't just give me money for gas, clothes, movies, etc. My brother was more involved at school so he never had a job, but I don't think he has learned as much personal responsibility / independence as I did. I really took pride in never asking my parents for money in high school. At the same time, I think that it is definitely a kid's job to do well in school, and if their grades suffered at all, I wouldn't want them to work -- but only so that they could spend time on studying, not for them to hang out with friends more. I think we as parents would have be very diligent to enforce that if we happened to have a difficult high schooler. I think it will really depend on the kid. If they do great in school and can handle it, I would want them to work maybe 10 hours a week and pay for their own "extras." If they can't handle it, I would want them to "work" for us or our neighbors mowing lawns or babysitting or something to earn their own spending money. By the time they are driving, I definitely want them to pay for their own gas money. Maysprout on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-76208 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:56:36 +0000 Maysprout 76208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ During the summers but I'd like her to do something interesting that will give her a skill, like work in a bike shop or something. I had a job from when I was 15, I had a bunch of different jobs from retirement home to golf clubs. When I got to college I started waitressing and it worried me that so many of the kids went out back to do drugs and drink during and after work. They really used it as some unsupervised screw up time. mynoahbear on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-76199 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:49:00 +0000 mynoahbear 76199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I worked as an office assistant once in a while for my grandparents' business. I'd rather not have my kids work while they're in high school. I'd rather that they concentrate on studying but also doing extracurricular activities that they like. BoogieBea on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-76195 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:44:54 +0000 BoogieBea 76195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ As long as it doesn't interfere with their studies, I would definitely encourage them to work part time and especially during the summer breaks. MamaMoose on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-76192 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:39:56 +0000 MamaMoose 76192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Probably not during the school year. If our kids are anything like mom and dad they will be athletes and going to classes and playing sports after is already a lot of time committment and I wouldn't want them to be over extended. But I will expect them to work during the summers. And if they don't, they won't be getting any spending money from me. mrs. wagon on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-76182 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:32:03 +0000 mrs. wagon 76182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I always had a part time job, ever since freshman year of high school, and before that I babysat at least once a week. My parents would take away my extracurricular activities whenever my grades slipped (to -- gasp -- B's!!) but somehow never interfered with my jobs. I really value that experience because that work ethic (to always have a job) has definitely carried over to my adult life-- I picked up extra hours instead of going on spring break, and I started my first full time job 2 weeks after graduation. It was tough to be a SAHM because I couldn't wrap my mind around not having a paycheck every 2 weeks. I do plan on having my kids work through high school, even if it's just one or two days a week. I want them to learn how to earn their own spending money like I did. My parents still gave me money when I asked for it, but I remember always being able to bring home bagfuls of things from the mall while my girlfriends only had one or two little items. heffalump on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-76137 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:01:37 +0000 heffalump 76137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had a very flexable job. I worked for a minor league baseball team doing concessions. They would ask me if I wanted to do a game and I could say yes or no based on if I had homework, a test, etc. Hubby had a job in high school and saved up to buy his first car. He wants our LO to work. I was always taught to concentrate on your studies and don't work. But I don't care enough about it to argue, as long as she's doing good in school she can work. looch on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-76055 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:19:35 +0000 looch 76055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I only worked in the summer, as a lifeguard, but then one year I also lifeguarded at the pool for after school swimming lessons, so that kind of job would be fine by me. AmeliaBedelia on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75987 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:48:31 +0000 AmeliaBedelia 75987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ And uh, sorry that was a novel. AmeliaBedelia on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75986 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:48:17 +0000 AmeliaBedelia 75986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ SO very strongly believes in working at a younger age, I am pro-working but I don't want it to ever mean grades get sacrificed. I got my first job when I was 16 as a secretary. My school had a work release type program and I did it, so I got out at 2 instead of 3:30. I'd go to work from 2-5:30 every weekday during the school year and 9-5 during the summer. I quit my Senior year though because I was taking 4 academic classes (we were on block scheduling) and so I had to stay until 3:30 everyday. I got a different job for a few months but couldn't juggle it. I graduated in December though and proceeded to work FT until I started college that next August. So obviously I believe if you can swing it you should. On the flipside, my brothers both play sports and didn't work. My oldest brother graduated in the Top Ten, Varsity All-State for Soccer and did a program called "Move On When Ready." <-- Basically, when he graduated HS he was halfway through his sophomore year of college credits. So we both excelled...differently. I didn't do badly in school at all, in fact I was in the top 10% just not literal top 10 and did 3 college classes during HS. Lol. So different things work for different kids. If my kid's time is to be spent playing video games then hell yes they will have a job. anbanan15 on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75937 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:14:30 +0000 anbanan15 75937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Depends. I would want them to be at least involved in some sort of actvity...job, sports, etc. yoursilverlining on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75926 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:09:58 +0000 yoursilverlining 75926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes I want LO to work while in high school. I started working at 15 and kept the same job all through high school (I wouldn't expect her to do the same), while keeping up grades and other activities. Honestly, high school wasn't *that* hard; so I can't see/hope not to see LO struggling so much she can't balance out multiple activities in her life while keeping up her grades. I think working teaches some financial responsibility, and also how to time manage which will be helpful in college and the work force. Plus, I'm not paying for all her car costs (might pay for a car, but she'll be responsible for insurance/gas/upkeep) and fun money forever! Boogs on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75912 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:03:30 +0000 Boogs 75912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I want them to at least work during the summer. If they have cars and phones, they will need to pay for them by using money they saved during the summer or by working a little during the school year. I want to teach them how to be financially responsible when they are younger, that's for sure. joyjoy on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75907 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:00:35 +0000 joyjoy 75907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was never allowed to work in high school even though my grades were great. I would not mind my kids working during the summer, and I would only allow them to work during the school year if their grades were good and they were able to keep them up while working. @rubies I like that rule! BSB on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75906 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:00:03 +0000 BSB 75906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think it depends on my kids. Some kids can't handle a job while in school. While some can. I would like them to learn how to effectively manage their time and to work for money to pay for things they want. I had a job starting at 14 years old and during high school I think I even juggled 3 jobs at one time. I did that all while maintaining a B average and being in the marching band. I know I'm a workaholic and my parents didn't have money so I worked so I could afford things my parents couldn't. So I think I'm the extreme. If my kids are like me, I definitely wouldn't want them to work as hard as I did. SugarplumsMom on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75874 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:31:18 +0000 SugarplumsMom 75874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No job in high school but I was helping with my family's business. Kids aren't allowed to work while in high school here in Sweden, except during summer. If we move back to the States, I'll discourage it and only allow it if it's a summer/weekend thing. I want my kids to focus on school and learn to save with their allowance and not be overly concerned with the latest fads. lilteacherbee on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75871 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:27:37 +0000 lilteacherbee 75871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ During the summer, yes. I started working at 15, but only during the summers. My parents wanted me to focus on school during the school year. chopsuey on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75860 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:21:06 +0000 chopsuey 75860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yep. Our kids will work some while they're in high school. Mrs. Pickle on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75856 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:20:03 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 75856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Not during the school year, but during the summers yes so they can save for college. I worked all through high school and I never had time for homework along with soccer practice and my job. I had to do my homework during school hours. tequiero21 on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75776 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:58:23 +0000 tequiero21 75776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ i worked - was a tutor for kumon. also helped my parents out at their store. i think it teaches responsibility and helps teach finances. i think it's a good idea as long as it didn't get in the way of their studies. mediagirl on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75724 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:44:54 +0000 mediagirl 75724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Definitely. She should get her first job at 15 1/2 and work during the summer. I won't expect her to work during the school year if she's busy with school, sports, etc unless it's a weekend only job like I had. MH.Abroad on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75695 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:38:46 +0000 MH.Abroad 75695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would see it as a good thing, if it wasn't too much for them to handle. Especially a learning job- I was a copy-editor in high school which paved the way to a job later as an editorial assistant for a magazine. I'm very glad I have the experience. Rubies on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75677 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:34:41 +0000 Rubies 75677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was only allowed to work if it would look good on my resume and would help me in my future. So, I was a lifeguard, a swimming instructor, and piano teacher. autumnlove on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75672 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:32:51 +0000 autumnlove 75672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I want them to focus on their studies but they can work if they have good grades. Mrs. Bee on "Do you want your LO to have a job in high school?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-want-your-lo-to-have-a-job-in-high-school#post-75668 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:28:55 +0000 Mrs. Bee 75668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had a brief stint as a telemarketer (one of the worst jobs ever), but other than that I didn't work in high school. My job was to study, study, and then study some more. I'm not sure if I'd want my kids to work, but if it didn't impact their studies, I generally see it as a good thing. Did you have a job in high school? Would you want your LO to have one?