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[quote=Anonymous]I don't know what to say to your mom, but I agree with the PP who recommended volunteering. Here are a few good reasons why:
1) enables you to pursue your interests and ideas your way, but with real, adult world commitments. Much better for your resume and college letter, I think.

Ex: Say you really like animals. You sign up as a volunteer at an animal shelter. At first, you help any way they need. Then you get an idea that would make the world a better place, like to start the program where kids read to homeless pets. So you talk to the volunteers and director, they want to see your idea come to life.

Then, you may team up with another volunteer and figure all you need to make it happen, or you take it as a solo project and work to your goal bit by bit. The variety of skills you can learn just by working to make your idea come to life is limitless.

Then when you go to look for paid work at 16, you can show employers that you are responsible, hard working, know how to solve problems, etc, etc.
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