Today's Tip for Families

09-27-2021

Set Specific Rules for Part-Time Employment

Many high school students will be looking for part-time jobs during this school year. Jobs can help students develop self-discipline and skills that can help them succeed in school and in the workplace. But it’s important to make sure the jobs don't hurt the teens’ school performance.

The key to balancing school and part-time work is to limit the time your teen spends on the job. Remember that school schedules account for at least 30 hours each week. Participating in one sport or extracurricular activity can easily add another 10 hours. A 20-hour work commitment on top of that makes it difficult for the student to have enough time to spend on studying.

If your teen wants a job, set some clear rules:

• Limit job hours to no more than 10 a week at the start. Do not allow your teen to work late on weekday evenings.
• Tie employment to grades. If your teen's grades drop, insist that he cut back on his work hours. School is your teen’s main job.

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