Today's Tip for Families

02-26-2022

Working Too Many Hours at a Job Can Hurt Teens' Studies

"A little bit of work never hurt anyone." That old saying also seems to be true about after-school work. Teens can combine part-time jobs with school success—as long as they don't work too many hours.

Part-time jobs offer teens benefits from job and time management skills to income. But teens who work more than 10-15 hours a week put themselves at risk.

Studies show that students who work more than 15 hours a week are more likely to have:

• Less time for homework. These teens often earn lower grades, or keep grades up by taking less-challenging courses. Both can limit students options after graduation.
• Irregular attendance. These teens are also less likely to take part in after-school activities that make them feel like a part of the school community.
• A higher rate of drug and alcohol use.

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Webster County Schools

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