Teen wants job during COVID

[Anonymous]

What about tutoring kinder and 1st graders online, like in Zoom? Helping them with reading and such.

[Anonymous]

Last summer, my DD was unable to work because of my risks and covid. Actually, at 18, I gave her a choice: She stays at home under house rules (and in our COVID bubble), or she finds a place to live.

I am undergoing chemo and just can not risk it.

I did make it clear, though, I would cover 100% of her college costs (rm/board/tuition/fees)+200/month entertainment because I understood what I was asking was not *fair* but was required. Covid is not fair either. Cancer is not fair. DD absolutely understood, and said she did not need $200/mo, but rather needed somewhat less.

And today, back 5 days (8 days post covid test), she is back in our pod. .

[Anonymous]

DC got a job 1st job) at McDonald’s

Gotta fill those hours one way or another

It’s just a shame that flipping burgers is ok but band and sports are not. Oh well. He’s making the best of a bad situation and I’m grateful.

[Anonymous]

My 17 yo has a seasonal job at Kohl's. All employees and customers are masked.

[Anonymous]

Job has been tbe BEST thing going for my teen DS. School is fine and college apps mostly done. The job seems to be in sone ways the only real thing he does. It is partly in person, partly virtual.

[Anonymous]

My 17 yo DS has a food service part-time job. I’ve popped in from time to time, wanting to sneak a peak of him action, and they’ve always been wearing masks.

Not 100% safe from COVID, but I’ll take it over non-stop video games. And he needed it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child has been working part time retail for months. It really helps that she can get out of the house and be around others and some kids her age. Lots of others teens working there as well.

But the fact that you are asking this question means you have real medical anxiety and you should check in with your doctor for help. You have lost the ability to apply logic to situations and have let overwhelming fear take hold.

PP, there is a deadly pandemic. OP is right to worry. If she was not worried, that would be a sign of mental illness.

I think you have a sign of mental illness.

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Tutors are in high demand. My teen child tutors a friend’s child online daily and ensures assignments are complete, answers questions, helps with emails to teachers, creates Quizlets, etc. for $50/weeks. Other child has steadily done better until diagnosed with COVID after a sleepover. Ugh. My kid is helping with catch up work now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child has been working part time retail for months. It really helps that she can get out of the house and be around others and some kids her age. Lots of others teens working there as well.

But the fact that you are asking this question means you have real medical anxiety and you should check in with your doctor for help. You have lost the ability to apply logic to situations and have let overwhelming fear take hold.

Whoa, that's a little extreme! It's not like the teen needs the job to survive and has no other options.

How about supervising outdoor playdates/outings for kids who are old enough that they don't need hands-on care but can't just go play at a park on their own? Picking the child(ren) up/returning just outside the front door and playing games that are relatively socially distanced?

My teenage boys have no interest in being mother’s helpers or babysitters. They’re doing retail or food service

[Anonymous]

My 16 yr old DS has a job. Wears a mask, practices very good covid hygiene. So far none of us feel unsafe. Gives him a sense of confidence and normalcy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My child has been working part time retail for months. It really helps that she can get out of the house and be around others and some kids her age. Lots of others teens working there as well.

But the fact that you are asking this question means you have real medical anxiety and you should check in with your doctor for help. You have lost the ability to apply logic to situations and have let overwhelming fear take hold.

You are in total denial. I doubt the families of the grocery store workers who have died think the OP has medical anxiety.

I love the sports babysitter idea. Maybe she could advertise it - explaining what she is willing to do nad what precautions will be taken. If my son was younger I wound totally go for this.

[Anonymous]

We have found that teenagers/young adults make the best online tutors. They know how to do things online without taking up the tutoring session with technical issues. Is she comfortable enough in a subject to tutor?