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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He needs to come up with the ideas, as he's 1. 15 years old rather than 5 years old, and 2. the one who screwed up the job he had.

I'd take away his phone and send him to his room and tell him he's not allowed out until he's come up with three viable ideas.[/quote]

And I'd ignore this person, who is trying to be a harda$$. It's perfectly reasonable to help your 15 year old find an alternative. But GL with that, as my athlete DD is in the same boat, and it's slim pickings for a flexible job schedule. Maybe he could volunteer instead? I know you want paid but you need to be realistic about that.  [/quote]

I’m not trying to be a hardass. But I’ve told my kids plenty of times that they need to do the majority of work for themselves and nobody wants to help someone who doesn’t help themselves. [/quote]

15 year olds are still kids. All you're teaching them is you are not a resource to help them when they need it. Which is fine. You're choice. But, that was my parents' view with me and, frankly, I know I cannot depend on them for anything. I'm taking a different approach with mine. And recognizing that people make mistakes and sometimes need a little help navigating those. Especially as a kid. [/quote]

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