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By Denise Witmer, About.com Guide to Parenting Teens since 1997

Parenting Tip #7: Limit Hours for Working Teens

Monday January 21, 2008
It is important that parents talk to their teens and limit the hours and the number of days that he/she works. Research has shown that adolescents with long work hours(over 20 hours per week), show high levels of psychological distress including aggression, and low self-esteem. From personal experience, teens in my care have had much more success in obtaining the positives of working when they work 2 to 3 days a week as opposed to a job that is every day for two to three hours. While we want our teens to reap the benefits of having a part-time job, we really need to keep them from over doing it.

How many hours does your teen work? Are you enjoying the ease on your pocketbook? Have you seen your teen act more responsibly since he/she has started working? Share with us in the comments area.

More: How do I know if my teen is ready to get a real job?

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March 19, 2008 at 11:14 am
(1) BONI says:

Daughter just graduated high school last year and is now working about 20hrs a week as a restaurant hostess. Interesting article I picked up on this website today - that that should be the MAX. She is kind of edgy and I will try and slow it down somewhat - but yes! She’s responsible with the cash, saving for a car and pretty much enjoying it!

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