Parents Talk: Do Your Children Work Summer Jobs

Summer is right around the corner and the kids will soon be out of school. For the older kids, there is a lot of time to waste sleeping in and staying up late. Though, many kids these days are so focused on school they are still busy studying through the summer.

When I was in high school I worked one summer as a lifeguard. I had the best tan, had some great fun and earned what I thought was a ton of money. It was one of my first jobs.

Working teaches responsibility, the importance of being part of a team and the reward of earning your own money.

Paper routes are a thing of the past, but mowing lawns is still an option. Do your kids work over the summer? Do you encourage them to work or to enjoy their freedom? What kind of jobs do they have? Please use the comment box below to answer.

Do you expect your children to work a summer job?